Leave Timeshare, an Irvine-based advocacy company that helps timeshare owners exit unwanted contracts, has been named U.S. Business of the Year 2027 by American Business Vanguard, one of a series of national and global awards the firm has received across 2026 and 2027. The recognition matters because it signals a shift in how the timeshare exit industry is perceived: a company founded by former timeshare professionals is being honored for transparency and ethical practices in a sector often criticized for predatory sales tactics.
The awards span multiple categories, from business excellence to workplace culture. Leave Timeshare was named a Global 100 2027 winner for helping owners exit unwanted timeshares with transparency and support, and received the IE100 Awards 2026, Best in Business 2026, and a 2026 award for Business Excellence from the Consumer Ratings Institute in New York. It was also recognized as World's Best Employer – United States 2025 by USIQ for workplace culture, and as Timeshare Contract Termination Specialists of the Year, USA in the AI Business Excellence Awards 2025. Earlier honors include the Acquisition International Business Excellence Awards 2024 and recognition as a Top Workplaces Orange County 2023 by the Orange County Register.
"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. We're grateful for the recognition and proud of the people behind it." The company's services require documented evidence of deceptive or misleading sales practices, a policy that positions it as a more rigorous alternative to exit firms that operate with fewer safeguards.
Founded in 2018 by professionals with prior experience in the timeshare industry, Leave Timeshare reviews each client's documentation to build an exit plan. The company earned BBB4Good verification in 2023 and that same year received the Snoball Giving Back Award 2023 for community giving, including its partnership with One Tree Planted to support reforestation in California and help communities recover from devastating wildfires. The cumulative recognition, awarded every year since 2023, suggests a sustained operational track record rather than a one-off honor.
The implications extend beyond the company itself. As timeshare owners increasingly seek ways out of long-term contracts, third-party exit services have proliferated, sometimes drawing regulatory scrutiny. A firm receiving consistent third-party validation for transparency and ethical practices could help set a benchmark for the industry, giving consumers a clearer signal when choosing an exit provider. For Leave Timeshare, the U.S. Business of the Year 2027 designation may strengthen its credibility with prospective clients and partners as it continues to expand its advocacy work.
