2005:
-NTA Convention Chairman – Chris Shepler

2004:
-Outstanding Achievement in Michigan Tourism presented to Bill Shepler by Travel Michigan

-NTA’s Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Bill Shepler

2003:
Best Ferry to Mackinac Island – Detroit News reader’s survey

2000:
-Outstanding Attraction Award from Travel Adventures

1996:
-Outstanding Service Award from Travel Adventures

-NTA Convention Chairman – Bill Shepler

1994:
-Central Michigan University Certificate of Accomplishment for helping to further the education of Parks and Recreation Program students

1992:
-Commendation of Excellence from Mayflower Tours

ALSO:
-“Mouse-car” Presented to Bill Shepler by Michigan Travel Commission and the Disney Institute for persistent and passionate enthusiasm for the Michigan Tourism Industry

-Greater Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce Business Recognition Award for 56 years of successful business in Mackinaw City