Montecito Village Travel awards top advisors and producers

Mar 11, 2026

Montecito Village Travel wrapped up its annual conference, MVT Live in South Carolina late last month. This year's event marked a milestone, featuring a full buyout of the Montage Palmetto Bluff for its advisors and invited suppliers.

But even more significant was that MVT Live celebrated a landmark 2025, during which advisor sales reached $500 million, with 2026 year to date performance already surpassing the previous year's figures.

Advisor Awards

The following MVT Award Winners were recognized for their excellence, dedication, and passion:

· The Colin Weatherhead Chairman’s Legacy Award: Elaine San Juan Bouligny

· The Janet Wagstaff Outstanding Support Award: Jessica Martinez

· Top River Cruise Producer: Foy Renfro (shown above with Montecito executives Connie Miller, Robin Sanchez and Chris Weatherhead)

· Top Ocean Cruise Producer: Elaine San Juan Bouligny

· Top Expedition Cruise Producer: Vicky Voll

· Top Specialty Cruise Producer: Stacy Small

· Top Hotel Producer: Gen Hershey

· Top Tour Producer: Beth Simms

· Top Travel Services Producer: Susan Sheets

· Top Air Producer: Craig Buck

· Rising Star (New to MVT): Becah Fliehs

· Rising Star (Emerging Advisor): Kristin Smith

· Most Spirited: Shannon Lamarche

· Top Producing Employee: Helen Reid

Partner Awards

Voted on by MVT advisors, the following supplier partners were recognized for going above and beyond in supporting advisor businesses and delivering exceptional client experiences.

· Partner Ally of the Year: Melanie Perry, Belmond

· Breakout Partner of the Year: Kevin Smith & Jerry Jolliff, Sea Cloud Cruises

· Travel Service of the Year: Blacklane

· Car Rental Company of the Year: Enterprise Mobility

· Villa Company of the Year: Villas of Distinction

· Hotel Property of the Year: Montage Laguna Beach

· Hotel Brand of the Year: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

· Destination Partner of the Year: Celebrated Experiences

· Travel Insurance Company of the Year: Allianz Partners

· Airline Partner of the Year: Delta Air Lines

· Representation / Marketing Company of the Year: Calliope Collective

· DMC of the Year: Travelive