Awards

Since 1955 Gordy's has followed the motto of Excellent Customer Service. Focusing on this vision has led to the company's growth and success over the past 60 plus years. In this pursuit we feel fortunate to have been honored over the years for our success.

None of this success would ever have been possible with out the hard work and dedication of all the great men and women that have worked at Gordy's over the years. Thank you to all of our current and former employees who have contributed to our success. The following is a list of some of the awards and recognition we are honored to have received.

Boating Industry Top 100

  • 2016
    • Inducted into the Hall of Fame for Boating Industry
  • 2015
    • #1 Marine Dealer in North America
  • 2014
    • #1 Marine Dealer in North America
  • 2013
    • 2nd overall ranking
    • #1 Best Customer Service in North America
    • #2 Overall Best Dealer in North America
  • 2012
    • Top 100 Ranking
    • #1 Service Center in North America
  • 2011
    • 3rd overall ranking
  • 2010
    • 3rd overall ranking
  • 2009
    • 8th overall ranking
  • 2008
    • 10th overall ranking
  • 2007
    • 12th overall ranking
    • Best in Class - Highest Ranking Dealer with only One Boat Line
  • 2006
    • 15th overall ranking
    • Best in Class - Highest Ranking Dealer with only One Boat Line
  • 2005
    • 15th overall ranking
    • Editor's Pick Award

Boating Industry Best in Class

  • 2013 MRAA Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year Award Owner, Rallee Chupich
  • 2013 Boating Industry Service Webinar with Tom Kaiser, June 19
  • 2013 Boating Industry March Edition, Gordy's featured in it's Boating Safety
  • 2012 MDCE Service Panelist for Storage Revenue, Railee Chupich
  • 2012 Boating Industry Boat Club Article
  • NMMA features and interview
  • NMMA & MRAA Industry Panels and Meetings held in Chicago, Tom Whowell
  • Growth Summit Participant
  • Manufacture/Dealer Council, Tom Whowell

Cobalt Boats

  • 2019 - Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2018 - Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2017 - Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2015 - #1 Customer Service Worldwide
  • 2015 - #1 Central Region Customer Service
  • 2015 - Cobalt Top 10 Dealer Award & Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2014 - #1 Customer Service Worldwide
  • 2014 - #1 Central Region Customer Service
  • 2014 - Cobalt Top 10 Dealer Award & Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2013 - #1 Customer Service Worldwide
  • 2013 - #1 Central Region Customer Service
  • 2013 - Cobalt Top 10 Dealer Award & Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • Top 10 Salesperson in the World - recognizing outstanding performance in the field of customer relations
    • 2013 - Justin Giroux
  • 2012 - Cobalt Top 10 Dealer Award & Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2011 - Cobalt Top 10 Dealer Award & Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2010 - Cobalt Top 10 Dealer Award & Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2009 - The Frank Warn Award - World's Largest Dealer
  • 2008 - Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2007 - Cobalt Top 10 Dealer Award
  • 2007 - Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • Top 20 Salesperson in the World - recognizing outstanding performance in the field of customer relations
    • 2007 - Bill Sheahan
    • (2001 - 2003) - Tom Whowell
  • 2006 - Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2006 - Cobalt Top 10 Dealer Award
  • 2005 - Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2005 - Outstanding Customer Service Award
  • 2004 - Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2004 - Outstanding Customer Service Award
  • 2003 - Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2002 - Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2001 - Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 2000 - Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 1999 - Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 1999 - Gold Dealer Award
  • 1998 - Cobalt Platinum Dealer Award
  • 1998 - Rookie of the Year, Gold Dealer Award
 

Gordy's Awarded Mercury Marine Service Award

2014
Mercury Marine Service Customer Satisfaction Index - 100%

2013
Mercury Marine Service Customer Satisfaction Index 98.7 Cum YTD (CSI)

2012
Mercury Marine Service Customer Satisfaction Index 98.7Cum YTD (CSI). Q1 100%, Q2 100%, Q3 100%, Q4 96%

2011
Mercury Marine Service Customer Satisfaction Index 98.18 Cum (CSI). Q1 90%, Q2 100%, Q3 100%, Q4 100%

2010
Mercury Marine 100% Service Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI)

2009
Mercury Marine has presented Gordy's Lakefront Marine of Fontana, Wi, its prestigious Service Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award for 2009.

Mercury Marine's Service CSI Program measures the satisfaction of consumers after having service work done on their Mercury outboard or MerCruiser products. Gordy's won the Service CSI Award for its ongoing commitment to providing exemplary customer service, based on the responses of customers who had warranty work performed at the dealership during the past year. A total of 91 dealers across North America qualified for the Service CSI Award for 2009.

Wisconsin Family Business of the Year

2010 & 2008
An award created to highlight and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of family businesses that make an impact on the Wisconsin business community. Criteria for selection include the family business' contribution to its community and industry, its positive links between family and business, and innovative practices used in its business.

Gordy's Boat House Bar/Restaurant

2018
Geneva Lakes Burger Throw Down - Peoples Choice Award Winner for 'Little Piggy'
2008
Best Lunch on Lake Geneva

Marine Industry Certified Dealership

  • 2018 - Recertified
  • 2016 - Recertified
  • 2014 - Recertified
  • 2012 - Recertified
  • 2011 - Recertified
  • 2010 - Recertified
  • 2008 - Recertified
  • 2006 - Certified Dealer

Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show

  • 2014 - Best in Show
  • 2009 - Best in Show
  • 2007 - Best in Show

Boat & Motor

  • 2008 - August, Selling Winter Service

Mercury Marine

  • 1998, 2000 - Award winner of Excellence in Customer Satisfaction - recognition of outstanding performance in satisfying our customers
  • 1984 - Guide Star Award - for superior sales achievement in marine retailing

Lake Geneva Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

  • 2003 - Hospitality Award - recognizing outstanding contributions to the travel industry

MMAC Council of Small Business Executives Future 50