In December 2010, Karisma Resorts (Azul and El Dorado brands) invited their top selling agents to attend an awards event at the El Dorado Royale in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Called the, "GIVC Awards", this event singles out agents for their achievements.

A GI Vacation Consultant is a travel professional who is well versed, educated and prepared to provide exceptional service offering a tailor made vacation experience according to their client's needs and expectations at El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels, by Karisma. A GI Vacation Consultant is a specialist in one or more of the following niche markets; destination weddings, honeymoons, adults only, romance, anniversaries, families and group travel. A GI Vacation Consultant provides customers with confidence based on their first hand experience and knowledge after going through rigorous training and property site inspections at our hotels. GI Wedding Consultants are Karisma's most experienced and productive partners in Destination Weddings at our resorts. This select group of travel agents has undergone specialized educational experiences focused exclusively on providing clients with the best possible service when booking a Destination Wedding and have firsthand experience in booking destination weddings to our resorts.

In 2010, Shelli Nornes, owner of Shelli's Vacation Travel, was officially recognized as part of this elite group of both GI Vacation and Wedding Consultants and was awarded 2 significant industry accolades by Karisma Hotels & Resorts. Shelli Nornes - GIVC & GIWC!