Leave Timeshare, an Irvine-based advocacy company that assists timeshare owners in exiting unwanted contracts, has been named U.S. Business of the Year 2027 by the American Business Vanguard 2027 awards. The recognition is part of a series of honors the company has received across 2026 and 2027, including the Global 100 2027 award for helping owners exit timeshares with transparency and support, and the IE100 Awards 2026. These accolades underscore the company's consistent performance and its growing role in addressing consumer grievances within the timeshare industry.
The significance of these awards lies in what they represent for timeshare owners who feel they were misled into signing contracts. Leave Timeshare, founded in 2018 by professionals with prior experience in the timeshare industry, reviews each client's documentation to build an exit plan, requiring documented evidence of deceptive or misleading sales practices. "These awards reflect the work our team does every day for owners who feel they were misled into a timeshare," said Jordan Snow, Office Manager at Leave Timeshare. "Our focus is honest communication, ethical practices, and real resolutions for our clients." The recognition from independent organizations lends credibility to the company's approach, potentially making it easier for affected owners to seek help.
Beyond the U.S. Business of the Year title, Leave Timeshare has been recognized for workplace culture and community giving. It was named World's Best Employer – United States 2025 by USIQ and received the Top Workplaces Orange County 2023 award from the Orange County Register. The company also earned the Snoball Giving Back Award 2023 for its community giving, including a partnership with One Tree Planted to support reforestation in California after devastating wildfires. These awards suggest that Leave Timeshare's ethical stance extends beyond its client services into its internal operations and community engagement.
The implications of this recognition are twofold. For consumers, it signals a vetted option in a market often plagued by scams and predatory practices. For the industry, it sets a benchmark for transparency and ethical conduct. Leave Timeshare's services require documented evidence of deceptive sales practices, which may encourage more rigorous standards among competitors. As timeshare owners continue to face complex exit processes, the validation of Leave Timeshare's model through these awards could drive increased scrutiny of sales tactics and greater demand for consumer protection. The company's consistent recognition since 2023, including the AI Business Excellence Awards 2025 as Timeshare Contract Termination Specialists of the Year, USA, and the Acquisition International Business Excellence Awards 2024, demonstrates a sustained commitment to resolving owner grievances. With a complete list of awards available on its website, Leave Timeshare's profile as a trusted advocate is likely to grow, potentially influencing how timeshare contracts are marketed and terminated in the future.
