One Ceremony, One Name To Recognize Excellence
in Worldwide Attractions Industry ~ The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) will build on the tradition of the 'brass ring' and expand the scope of the 2010 Brass Ring Awards to recognize excellence in multiple disciplines, including marketing, merchandising, human resources, and entertainment. The Brass Ring Awards ceremony will take place Wednesday, Nov. 17 during IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
The IAAPA Brass Ring Awards are the most prestigious awards within the attractions industry worldwide. The program was designed to build on the high quality and excellence the 'brass ring' has come to signify and originally only recognized outstanding marketing programs.
Starting this year, the awards will include categories of marketing and advertising, live entertainment, souvenir development and display, employee training and motivational programs, best family entertainment center, best new product, and best exhibit at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010. Supporting organizations of the event include Matt Davenport Productions, Inc. and RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.
The awards to be presented during the 2010 Brass Ring Awards event are:
~Brass Ring Awards: Live Entertainment Excellence ~ Recognizing stellar live entertainment. Entry submission deadline is Aug. 6, 2010.
~Brass Ring Awards: Marketing Excellence ~ Honoring marketing, advertising, and publicity excellence and creativity. Entry submission deadline is Aug. 6, 2010.
~Brass Ring Awards: Retail Excellence ~ Showcasing the best in product development, merchandising, and display creativity. Entry submission deadline is Aug. 6, 2010.
~Brass Ring Awards: Human Resources Excellence ~ Honoring the best training and human resources programs in the industry. Entry submission deadline is Aug. 6, 2010.
~Brass Ring Awards: Top FECs of the World ~ Recognizing innovative family entertainment center operations. Entry submission deadline is Aug. 6, 2010.
~Brass Ring Awards: Best New Product ~ Recognizing originality or uniqueness of a new product or service, and the quality of the product or service's design and construction displayed at IAAPA Attractions Expo. Entry submission deadline is Sept. 15, 2010.
~Brass Ring Awards: Best Exhibit at IAAPA Attractions Expo ~ Acknowledges the most attractive trade show booth based on product, service, and overall booth appearance. Entry submission deadline is Oct. 29, 2010.
The IAAPA Hall of Fame Awards and IAAPA Service Awards will continue to honor and pay tribute to those who have served IAAPA and the attractions industry. The IAAPA Hall of Fame Awards will be presented during the Kickoff Event at the Orange County Convention Center, 8:30 a.m. ~ 9:45 a.m., on Nov. 16, 2010.
Nominations are due Aug. 6, 2010. The IAAPA Service Awards will be presented during the General Managers' and Owners' Breakfast at the Orange County Convention Center, 8:30 a.m. ~ 9:45 a.m., on Nov. 17, 2010. Nominations are due Sept. 3, 2010.
Additional information about the IAAPA Awards programs and the application processes can be found at
www.IAAPA.org/awards. Information regarding sponsorship opportunities may be obtained by contacting Emily Popovich at epopovich@IAAPA.org.
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