Riviera Celebrates Excellence with 2024 International Dealer Awards

Emerald Pacific Yachts was awarded the Riviera “Event Excellence by a Dealership” and “Sales Excellence by an Individual” awards at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Event Excellence by a Dealership –Emerald Pacific Yachts and Freedom Marine

Jointly shared in 2024 between Emerald Pacific Yachts in Seattle Washington and Freedom Marine in Canada, the Event Excellence by a Dealership award was presented for their combined efforts this year in hosting the renowned Riviera Roche Harbour Rendezvous held on San Juan Island in the Pacific Northwest.

Speaking on behalf of the team at Emerald Pacific Yachts, Randy Buckell said that the Roche Harbour event began with five yachts 25 years ago.
“This year’s event attracted 54 Rivieras,” he said. “We have always focussed on making the Roche Harbour Rendezvous a family event. This event has helped to create an amazing community of people who love their yachts and who are just so proud to be a part of the Riviera family.”

Denis Barnard of Freedom Marine said: “We are delighted that our relationship with the team at Emerald Pacific has created such an awesome event again this year for our Riviera owners. From the Riviera technical training workshops to a wide range of social events, everyone had a ball. Now we are planning to take their Riviera experience further afield, helping them to explore even more of this beautiful boating region.”

Chris McCafferty said: “Emerald Pacific has a long-standing relationship with Riviera. They have won many awards in the past for service, events and sales excellence. Whilst Freedom Marine is our newest dealership, they come with a first-class reputation for customer support. They are Canada’s largest new boat dealership and have added real value in helping make this a world-class customer event.”

Sales Excellence by an Individual – Tony Witek, Emerald Pacific Yachts, Seattle

“I take pride in being recognised for my work with clients. It’s really about the culmination of efforts by Riviera, the team at Emerald Pacific Yachts as well as myself,” said Tony Witek from Emerald Pacific Yachts, accepting the award for Sales Excellence by an Individual.

Chris McCafferty commented: “Tony is a long-term sales professional who understands the needs of his customers. He will go the extra mile to make sure his customers are serviced properly both before and after their purchase.”