Happiest Hour Award Finalists
This award recognizes a Connections MADE Happy Hour host who goes above and beyond to create an engaging and memorable experience for the MADE community. The award celebrates outstanding hospitality, creativity, energy, and the ability to create an environment where relationships and connections thrive. Only those who attend a 2026 Happy Hour event will be eligible to vote.
X-Golf Mason
January Happy Hour
X-Golf Mason brought an interactive twist to Happiest Hour with golf simulators, games, bar bites, drinks, and signature cocktails. Guests tested their skills in Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin contests. They are not eligible to win.
Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort
February Happy Hour
Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort brought the country fun with a Boots & BBQ-themed Happiest Hour. Guests enjoyed award-winning ribs, delicious BBQ, lively libations, and country music.
Cincinnati Camp Cedar Cabin & RV Resort
March Happy Hour
Camp Cedar celebrated National Waffle Day with a Happiest Hour featuring a delicious variety of waffles. Attendees also enjoyed special appearances from Cindy, Boo Boo, and Yogi Bear.
Sonder Brewing
April Happy Hour
Sonder Brewing brought Derby-style fun to Happiest Hour with an afternoon of southern charm and meaningful connections. Guests enjoyed drinks, networking, friendly competition, and plenty of Derby spirit,
Texas Roadhouse
May Happy Hour
The USA-themed Happiest Hour celebrated America 250 and Memorial Day with an evening full of patriotic fun and connections. Guests enjoyed festive giveaways, patriotic swag, and a rib-eating competition.
Revelance
June Happy Hour
Revleance's Happiest Hour celebrated 250 years of America with a summer grill out and outdoor games. Guests shared favorite Fourth of July memories in an interactive video booth and to the Declaration Wall.
Marriott Cincinnati NE
August Happy Hour
Marriott Cincinnati Northeast helped send summer out with a win during a tailgate-themed Connections MADE Happy Hour. Guests sported their favorite jerseys while enjoying snacks, drinks, games, music, and giveaways.
Great Wolf Lodge
Reigning Happiest Hour Winner
In 2025 Great Wolf Lodge's Happiest Hour celebrated summer camp-style with signature bites, featured drinks, games, raffles, and even meet-and-greets with Great Wolf Lodge characters.
