Winners of the IAAPA Orlando 2004 Exhibitor Awards were announced by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) during the association’s 86th annual convention and trade show…
Winners of the IAAPA Orlando 2004 Exhibitor Awards were announced by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) during the association’s 86th annual convention and trade show at the Orange County Convention Center.
IAAPA selected the honorees from many hundreds of show floor exhibitors. Winners take home awards in the following categories (number following each honoree refers to booth number):
BEST EXHIBIT
Awards are not for the products themselves, but for the best booth presentation. Judging is based on originality, uniqueness, product/service promotion, design quality, and professional staff appearance.
Category One – 1 to 2 booths, 100-200 sq. ft.
First Place: People Vision FX (2360); Roselle, NJ
Hon. Mention: Chick‘N’mation (992); Fonthill, ON, Canada
Category Two – 3 to 5 booths, 300-500 sq. ft.
First Place: Entertainment Technology Corp. (1860); Southampton, PA
Hon. Mention: Pizzazz Scenic Contractors (1063); Jacksonville, FL
Category Three – 6 to 10 booths, 600-1000 sq. ft.
First Place: Creative Environs, Inc. (3470); Jacksonville, FL
Hon. Mention: Life Formations (1465); Bowling Green, OH
Category Four – 11 booths and up, 1100+ sq. ft.
First Place: KoalaPlay Group (4000); Englewood, CO
Hon. Mention: Art Attack (2656); Edmonton, AB, Canada
IMAGE AWARD WINNER
Most outstanding exhibit in the entire trade show, based on the same guidelines as “Best Exhibit.”
Sally Corp. (2263); Jacksonville, FL
BEST NEW PRODUCT
The product or service must have been in use in an amusement facility during 2004, and not eligible for Best New Product Award consideration during IAAPA Orlando 2003. Criteria for entries include: product or service benefits and features to the prospective buyer; product or service originality or distinctiveness; product or service design and construction quality.
Major Theme or Amusement Park Ride/Attraction
First Place: Vekoma Rides Mfg. (4020; Vlodrop, Netherlands) for “Motorbike Launch Coaster”
Hon. Mention: Premier Rides (2637; Millersville, MD) for “Thematic Roller Coaster”
Kiddie Ride/Attraction
First Place: Zamperla, Inc. (2615; Parsippany, NJ) for “Flying Tigers”
Waterpark Ride/Attraction
First Place: ProSlide Technology, Inc. (3806; Ottawa, ON, Canada) for “Behemoth Bowl”
Hon. Mention: Empex Watertoys (3248; Uxbridge, ON, Canada) for “Empex Spraypark”
Family Entertainment Center Ride/Attraction
First Place: Entertainment Technology Corp. (1860; Southampton, PA) for “Wild Earth”
Hon. Mention: Ropes Courses, Inc. (3677; Allegan, MI) for “Skytrail”
Coin-Operated Kiddie Ride
First Place: Cogan S.a.S. (4412; Soliera, Italy) for “Art 550 – Grand Canyon”
Technology Applied to Amusements
First Place: Amergames (629; Alpharetta, GA) for “Arcade Tracker”
Hon. Mention: Motorsports Image (1448; Mooresville, NC) for “Sim-Showcar”
Games
First Place: Skee Ball, Inc. (1925; Chalfont, PA) for “Midway Big One”
Hon. Mention: Coastal Amusements, Inc. (1425; Lakewood, NJ) for “Fool the Guesser”
Coin-Operated Arcade & Redemption Equipment
First Place: Bob’s Space Racers, Inc. (1814; Daytona Beach, FL) for “Capsule Craze”
Hon. Mention: BayTek, Inc. (2600; Pulaski, WI) for “Movie Stop”
Merchandise
First Place: Nancy Sales Co., Inc. / Nanco (2032; Chelsea, MA) for “Shrek Plush”
Hon. Mention: Motion Graphix, Inc. (3636; Orange, CA) for “Wacky 3D”
Revenue & Admission Control
First Place: Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc. (2277; Boyertown, PA) for “Galaxy 2”
Show Production & Entertainment
First Place: Snow Masters (192; Anderson, AL) for “T-1600 Snow Machine”
Displays & Sets
First Place: Black Hills Institute (1179; Hill City, SD) for “World’s Largest Sea Turtle”
Hon. Mention: The Holo-Walls Co. (1572; Westlake Village, CA) for “Holographic Films”
Services
First Place: Diamond Studios (4481; Birmingham, AL) for “Interactive Web Park Map”
Hon. Mention: Fluid Promotions (6465; Pacific, MO) for “Ad Island Multisensory Ad Kiosk”
Equipment & Supplies
First Place: Frost Products Mfg. (4170; Houston, TX) for “Star Bart”
Hon. Mention: Whitewater West Industries (5032; Richmond, BC, Canada) for “Silktek”
IMPACT AWARD WINNER
The product or service among the 14 category winners that had the most impact on the industry over the past year, based on the same guidelines as “Best New Product.”
ProSlide Technology Inc. (3806; Ottawa, ON, Canada) for “Behemoth Bowl”
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