Avis Budget Group Inc. has been named "Transportation Partner of the Year" by U.S. Ensemble Travel Group members. In addition, Avis Budget Group was also honored with Ensemble Travel's 2013 Outstanding Agency Support Award.

Ensemble Travel Group, a member-owned organization of approximately 850 travel agencies across the United States and Canada, grants the annual supplier awards to a group of top travel partners. Members base their selection on three key performance areas — including quality of customer service, level of support and client satisfaction.

"As a customer-led, service-driven company, we are committed to providing Ensemble Travel Group members and their clients with excellent support and service,” said Stephen Wright, vice president of global travel and partnerships. “In fact, it's another way we 'put the customer first.' We thank Ensemble Travel Group members for their continued business, their loyalty and these great awards."