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title: "Travel Advisor Wins National Business Award in Celebration of Women’s History Month"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/550145cc-2a46-44f4-81ad-3478c8f6bf9d
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240311_travel_advisor_wins_national_business_award_in_celebration_of_womens_histor.html
category: "Travel"
industry: "Lodging & Travel"
segment: "Travel"
published: 2024-03-11T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T19:55:31.755Z
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# Travel Advisor Wins National Business Award in Celebration of Women’s History Month

**TL;DR:** Dream Vacations franchisee Amy Madson wins the OPAL Award for Women, recognizing her outstanding performance and leadership. Madson has over 20 years of experience in the travel industry and is active in her community, volunteering with organizations such as Make-A-Wish and Best Friends Animal Society.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-03-11. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240311_travel_advisor_wins_national_business_award_in_celebration_of_womens_histor.html).*

## Story

The OPAL Award recognizes a female franchise owner who exemplifies Outstanding Performance And Leadership. The honorees are active in the community and civic organizations and demonstrate leadership within Dream Vacations.

“Amy is the embodiment of what it means to be a true leader and industry asset,” said Debbie Fiorino, chief operating officer for Dream Vacations. “She provides guidance, positivity, mentorship and creativity in every aspect of her business. She represents what it means to be an OPAL winner, and I am honored to present Amy with the 2024 OPAL Award.”

As a resident of Orlando, Fla., Madson has more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry and is active within the Dream Vacations family. Madson & Associates is part of the illustrious Dream Vacations’ Circle of Excellence.

Personally, and professionally, Madson is heavily involved in her community generously giving back and volunteering her time. She uses her network to help drive success with organizations such as the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Central Florida Chapter, Make-A-Wish®, Best Friends Animal Society, Rikki’s Refuge Animal Sanctuaries and other Central Florida charities.

“I am truly honored to even have been nominated for the 2024 OPAL Award and to win is such a wonderful surprise,” said Madson. “I take pride in helping others become the best they can be in both business and in life, so being recognized for doing what I love is humbling. I want to take the opportunity to thank my peers for nominating me, headquarters for believing in me and the entire Dream Vacations family for their support.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise ownership (topic)
- community involvement (topic)
- Lodging & Travel (sector)
- award recognition (topic)
- women in business (topic)
- Dream Vacations (company)
- Make-A-Wish (company)
- travel industry (topic)
- Debbie Fiorino (person)
- Best Friends Animal Society (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240311_travel_advisor_wins_national_business_award_in_celebration_of_womens_histor.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/550145cc-2a46-44f4-81ad-3478c8f6bf9d).