The company celebrates this achievement just a few weeks out from their 16^th annual Charity Day event on Friday, September 20^th. This year’s event is set to be the company’s largest Charity Day yet, with 269 participating Tidal Wave locations partnering with over 250 charitable organizations across their footprint. Over the event’s 15-year history, Tidal Wave Auto Spa has donated over $1,360,000.

“I’m thrilled that Charity Day has been awarded with another Gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Award in Philanthropy and Corporate Giving,” said founder and CEO Scott Blackstock. “An incredible amount of collaboration and hard work happens behind the scenes year after year to make this event possible, and I’m very proud of the positive impact we’ve been able to make in our communities. We’re looking forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.”

The 2024 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards® recognizes best practices for initiatives in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Performance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Future of Work. Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based on these criteria:

• Alignment to their business need and environment.
• Program design, functionality and delivery.
• Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation and creativity.
• Overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits.

“Our award recipients demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence in human capital management,” said Brandon Hall Group Chief Executive Officer Mike Cooke. “This year, we’ve witnessed some of the most groundbreaking applications of HCM strategies in our organization’s history. Many of these innovations leverage cutting-edge technologies and foster unprecedented levels of cross-functional collaboration, resulting in remarkable improvements in operational efficiency and employee engagement.”

About Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Tidal Wave Auto Spa is an industry-leading conveyor car wash company founded in 1999 by Scott and Hope Blackstock in Thomaston, GA. Tidal Wave is committed to providing cutting-edge car care technology and exceptional customer service at each of their 280 locations sprawling 28 states across the South, Midwest, and Northern United States. In 2020, Tidal Wave partnered with Golden Gate Capital to facilitate their accelerated growth across the country. Tidal Wave is one of the top five conveyor car wash companies in the country and has been included in the Inc. 5000 list for America’s Fastest Growing Companies since 2020. The company was recognized as a 2023 Champion of Charity Honoree by Professional Carwashing & Detailing and has raised over $3 million dollars for organizations in their communities.

This year, Tidal Wave Auto Spa ranked No. 2,008 on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, with three-year revenue growth of 259%. Of the 2024 Consumer Services industry honorees, Tidal Wave ranked No. 34 of 101 total honorees. In the company’s home state of Georgia, they ranked No. 1 of the Consumer Services industry honorees.

“We are honored to make the Inc. 5000 list for the fifth consecutive year,” said Tidal Wave founder and CEO Scott Blackstock. “Our top priority is to deliver an exceptional wash experience to every customer, and our growth over the past year has allowed us to share that with more communities across the country. I often say that we have the world’s best customers, and I truly mean that. None of this would be possible without our incredible customers choosing Tidal Wave, and I am grateful for our dedicated team that continuously strives to exceed expectations and redefine the car wash industry.”

Tidal Wave Auto Spa is currently the fourth-largest conveyor car wash company in the country, with 279 locations across the South, Northeast and Midwestern United States. This year, the company has opened 57 brand-new locations and added two new states to their footprint. By year end, the company will officially operate locations in 31 states.

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate is 1,637 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Tidal Wave Auto Spa is an industry-leading conveyor car wash company founded in 1999 by Scott and Hope Blackstock in Thomaston, GA. Tidal Wave is committed to providing cutting-edge car care technology and exceptional customer service at each of their 279 locations sprawling 28 states across the South, Midwest, and Northern United States. In 2020, Tidal Wave partnered with Golden Gate Capital to facilitate their accelerated growth across the country. Tidal Wave is one of the top five conveyor car wash companies in the country and has been included in the Inc. 5000 list for America’s Fastest Growing Companies since 2020. The company was recognized as a 2023 Champion of Charity Honoree by Professional Carwashing & Detailing and has raised over $3 million dollars for organizations in their communities.

This year, Tidal Wave Auto Spa ranked No. 2,532 on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, with three-year revenue growth of 215%. Of the 2023 Consumer Services industry honorees, Tidal Wave ranked No. 35 of 235 total honorees. In the company’s home state of Georgia, they ranked No. 116 of 223 Georgia honorees across all industries.

“We are immensely proud to make the Inc. 5000 list for the fourth consecutive year,” said Tidal Wave founder and CEO Scott Blackstock. “This achievement would not be possible without our dedicated team that has been essential to our success during a sustained period of growth and expansion for our company. Our highest priority is our customers, and our team works diligently to provide every customer with an exceptional car wash experience at every Tidal Wave location. I’m incredibly grateful for our amazing customers that make our success possible and beyond proud of our dedicated team for continuously striving to exceed expectations.”

Tidal Wave Auto Spa is currently the fifth-ranked conveyor car wash company in the country, with 183 locations across the South, Northeast and Midwestern United States. As of September 1st, the company has opened 47 brand-new locations and added two new states to their footprint in 2023. Later this fall, the company will officially reach 200 locations nationwide.

The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000 – with the fast growth that requires – is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Tidal Wave Auto Spa is an industry-leading conveyor car wash company founded in 1999 by Scott and Hope Blackstock in Thomaston, GA. Tidal Wave is committed to providing cutting-edge car care technology and exceptional customer service at each of their 183 locations spanning 23 states. In 2020, Tidal Wave partnered with Golden Gate Capital to facilitate their accelerated growth across the country. Tidal Wave is one of the top five conveyor car wash companies in the country and has been included in the Inc. 5000 list for America’s Fastest Growing Companies since 2020. The company was recognized as a 2023 Champion of Charity Honoree by Professional Carwashing & Detailing and has raised over $3 million dollars for organizations in their communities.

The company’s annual philanthropy event, Charity Day, won its first gold award for Best Initiative for Philanthropy and Corporate Giving. The second gold was for Best Advance in Employee Engagement, which was based on the facilitation of company-wide in-person and digital “round tables” and surveys. They won silver in Best Advance in High Potential Engagement for their High-Performance Site Leader Program, and Best Advance in Talent Acquisition Process for their instant applicant communications through LANDED. Both bronze wins were for learning and development programs, including Best Launch of a Corporate Learning University and Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program.

“We’re thrilled to be honored with six Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards this year,” said founder and CEO Scott Blackstock. “Our company has grown significantly over the past few years, and we recognize that our people are Tidal Wave’s most valuable resource in providing the ultimate car wash experience to our customers. Each of these awards recognize programs our team has worked incredibly hard on to increase engagement with our employees, enhance our recruitment process, make a positive impact in the communities we serve, and ultimately provide the tools to develop a high-performing team across our footprint. I’m very proud of our team for their collaboration and innovation that made these awards possible.”

The 2023 Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards® recognizes best practices for initiatives in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Performance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Future of Work. Tidal Wave’s six winning entries, detailed below, were announced at a live web event on August 17, 2023.

Gold Award

• Area: Future of Work Awards
• Category: Best Initiative for Philanthropy and Corporate Giving
• Entrants: Tidal Wave Auto Spa
• Entry Title: Tidal Wave Auto Spa Annual Charity Day

Gold Award

• Area: Talent Management Awards
• Category: Best Advance in Employee Engagement
• Entrants: Tidal Wave Auto Spa
• Entry Title: Tidal Wave Auto Spa Employee Engagement

Silver Award

• Area: Talent Management Awards
• Category: Best Advance in High Potential Development
• Entrants: Tidal Wave Auto Spa
• Entry Title: Tidal Wave High Performance Site Leader Program

Silver Award 

• Area: Talent Acquisition Awards
• Category: Best Advance in Talent Acquisition Process
• Entrants: Tidal Wave Auto Spa and LANDED
• Entry Title: Tidal Wave Auto Spa Instant Applicant Communications

Bronze Award

• Area: Learning and Development Awards
• Category: Best Launch of a Corporate Learning University
• Entrants: Tidal Wave Auto Spa and Docebo
• Entry Title: The WAVE Intranet and Learning Management System

Bronze Award

• Area: Learning and Development Awards
• Category: Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program
• Entrants: Tidal Wave Auto Spa and Docebo
• Entry Title: The WAVE Intranet

“Excellence Award winners are shown to be organizations that truly value their employees and invest in them through their human capital management programs. These HCM programs have been validated as best in class for business value and the impact on the employees themselves,” said Brandon Hall Group Chief Operating Officer Rachel Cooke, HCM Excellence Awards program leader.

Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based on these criteria:

• Alignment to their business need and environment
• Program design, functionality, and delivery
• Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation, and creativity
• Overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits

“Our award winners are relentless in their pursuit of excellence,” said Brandon Hall Group Chief Executive Officer Mike Cooke. “We have received some of the most innovative use of HCM strategy that we have seen in the last 30 years, and in most cases, technology and collaboration across departments have helped them achieve amazing business results.”

About Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Tidal Wave Auto Spa is an industry-leading conveyor car wash company founded in 1999 by Scott and Hope Blackstock in Thomaston, GA. Tidal Wave is committed to providing cutting-edge car care technology and exceptional customer service at each of their 181 locations spanning 23 states. In 2020, Tidal Wave partnered with Golden Gate Capital to facilitate their accelerated growth across the country. Tidal Wave is one of the top five conveyor car wash companies in the country and has been included in the Inc. 5000 list for America’s Fastest Growing Companies since 2020. The company was recognized as a 2023 Champion of Charity Honoree by Professional Carwashing & Detailing and has raised over $3 million dollars for organizations in their communities.