The deadline to apply for the following categories: October 10, 2025
Review the description and application criteria for each IAAPA Award in the following link: https://bit.ly/IAAPA_Awards
IAAPA Individual Achievement Awards
Inspiration Award
The IAAPA (Regional) Inspiration Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes the significant impact made by individuals within their respective region. It serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment, outstanding achievements, and regional contributions within the industry.
Service Award
The IAAPA Service Award recognizes individuals who have volunteered their time and expertise in order to better their communities, IAAPA, and the attractions industry as a whole. Recipients of these awards have demonstrated that they embody the dedication and leadership required to make a meaningful impact on the industry.
Young Professional Award
The IAAPA (Regional) Young Professional of the Year Award honors members who demonstrate a dedication to the attractions industry early in their industry career through strong leadership, teamwork, and integrity, while continually developing their knowledge and experience, necessary in this ever-changing business.
Awarding the Innovation and Unwavering Spirit Of Our Industry
Awarding the Innovation and Unwavering Spirit Of Our Industry
Live Entertainment Excellence
Most Creative Atmosphere Production
Most Creative Winter Holiday Production
Most Creative Halloween Production
Most Creative Spectacular
Most Creative Theatrical Production: Limited Operation*
Most Creative Theatrical Production: Year-round Operation**
The Showstopper
Food and Beverage Excellence
Best New Menu Item: Limited Operation*
Best New Menu Item: Year-round Operation**
Best New Food and Beverage Festival or Special Event
Best New Food and Beverage Building Renovation or New Facility Build
Marketing Excellence
Best Digital Marketing Campaign
Best Integrated Marketing Campaign
Best Social Media Campaign
Best Outdoor Advertisement
Human Resource Excellence
Best Innovation in Training Program
Best Reward, Recognition and Retention Program
Best Health and Wellness Program
Best Talent Acquisition Program
Games and Merchandise Excellence
Best Collective Visual Merchandise Display: Limited Operation*
Best Collective Visual Merchandise Display: Year-round Operation**
Best Customized Game Prize
Best Individual Visual Merchandise Display
Best Custom Retail Souvenir: Limited Operation*
Best Custom Retail Souvenir: Year-round Operation**
Best Sustainability Program
Top FEC of the Year
Top LBE of the Year
*Limited Operation: Open 9 months or less of the calendar year
**Year-round Operation: Open 10 months or more of the calendar year
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