KOA honors top franchisees

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- The Bell Family, who operates the San Diego Metro KOA in San Diego, Calif., was honored as KOA's Franchisee of the Year. This was the second time the campground has been recognized as the franchise's best campground. They received the same honor in 1985. KOA's Rising Star Award was presented to Mark and Meryl Manning, from Fancy Gap, Va., KOA. Duane Spader, who owns the KOA in Sioux Falls, S.D., was honored for 40 continuous years of affiliation with KOA.