City of West Palm Beach Takes Home 23 Awards at Annual IFEA Convention

October 20, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts:           Meredith Westheimer
Phone: (561) 213-8192
Email: [email protected]

Diane G. Papadakos
Phone: (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)
Email: [email protected]

City of West Palm Beach Takes Home 23 Awards at Annual IFEA Convention
Community Events Division receives recognition for GreenMarket, Holiday in Paradise, 4^th on Flagler and more

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA), the premier association supporting festival and event professionals worldwide, has awarded the City of West Palm Beach with 23 awards for its community events. The gold, silver and bronze recognitions were given at the 66^th Annual IFEA Convention, Expo & Retreat during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards ceremony, which recognizes excellence in production and marketing within the festival and event industry. Each of the City’s events received recognition.

“It’s truly an honor to be so highly recognized by IFEA with these prestigious international awards, especially among strong global competition,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “I’m extremely proud of our Community Events team for continuing to deliver outstanding events and entertainment for both residents and visitors to enjoy.”

The City’s Community Events Division, led by Community Events Manager Mary Pinak, won 12 gold, 6 silver and 5 bronze awards in recognition of their event’s ability to drive economic growth and tourism while sparking social and environmental progress. Notable annual and seasonal events include 4^th on Flagler, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, Holiday in Paradise (Sandi Tree), Clematis by Night, and more.

“Our community inspires us in everything we do,” said City of West Palm Beach Community Events Manager Mary Pinak. “It’s a great privilege to receive this global acknowledgment, but more so, to create life-long memories that bring us all together. We’d also like to congratulate our fellow event colleagues for their recognitions, as they, too, impact lives by providing top festivals and events.” 

Several of the awards were won through partnerships with media sponsors, including Hubbard Radio, WPB Magazine, WPBF 25 News, and community partner Raymond F. Kravis Center.

The City of West Palm Beach Community Events earned the following IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards: 

Under $100,000 budget category

• Gold — West Palm Beach Waterfront Events; Best Ad Series
• Gold — Summer in Paradise; Best Outdoor Billboard
• Gold — West Palm Beach Waterfront Events; Best Street Banner
• Gold — West Palm Beach GreenMarket; Best Hat
• Gold — Clematis by Fright; Best Give-Away Item
• Gold — West Palm Beach GreenMarket (The Mini at Clematis by Night); Best New Promotion Activity
• Gold — Clematis by Fright; Best Radio Promotion
• Gold — West Palm Beach GreenMarket; Best Instagram Site
• Silver — West Palm Beach Waterfront Events; Best Outdoor Billboard
• Silver — Clematis by Fright; Best Printed Materials (Single Page)
• Silver — Summer in Paradise; Best Cover Design
• Silver — West Palm Beach Waterfront Events; Best Single Magazine Display Ad
• Bronze — Summer in Paradise; Best On-Site Décor

 $100,000 to $750,000 budget category

• Gold — Holiday in Paradise; Best Outdoor Billboard
• Gold — Holiday in Paradise; Best Event (Within an Existing Festival)
• Gold — 4^th on Flagler; Best TV Promotion
• Gold — Clematis by Night; Best Single Digital/Social Ad
• Silver — Holiday in Paradise; Best Radio Promotion
• Silver — Clematis by Night; Best Printed Materials (Single Page)
• Bronze — Holiday in Paradise; Best Street Banner
• Bronze — 4^th on Flagler; Best Give-Away Item
• Bronze — Holiday in Paradise; Best Multimedia Component
• Bronze — Holiday in Paradise; Best Printed Materials (Multi Page)

For more information about The West Palm Beach Community Events, visit www.wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771) or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @thecityofwpb.

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