Boise, Idaho- The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) paid tribute to the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous – produced by Greater Anchorage Inc in Anchorage, Alaska on Sunday, September 29, 2024 during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at the IFEA Annual Convention in Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A., where they were presented with five awards in the prestigious IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition. 

Awards were won in the following categories:

GOLD WON -   BEST EVENT (Within an Existing Festival) - Running of the Reindeer
GOLD WON - BEST PIN OR BUTTON
SILVER WON - BEST EVENT/ PROGRAM (Within an Event to Benefit a Cause) Running of the Reindeer – Toys for Tots
SILVER WON – BEST EVENT PROGRAM/ GUIDE - Fur Rondy Festival Guide
BRONZE WON – BEST ORGANIZATION WEBSITE - www.Furrondy.net
 
Sponsored by industry leader Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, the professional competition drew entries from some of the world’s top festivals and events*.  Winning entries came from organizations as diverse as the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, AK; Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver, CO; the Dublin Irish Festival in Dublin, OH; the Lubbock Arts Festival in Lubbock, TX; the Saint Louis Art Fair in St. Louis, MO; the MusikFest in Bethlehem, PA; the Pasadena Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, CA; the Parker County Peach Festival in Weatherford, TX; the Coconut Grove Arts Festival in Coconut Grove, FL; the Iceman Cometh Challenge in Traverse City, MI; the Philadelphia Flower Show in Philadelphia, PA; Seafair Festival in Seattle, WA; the Stockton Lantern Festival in Stockton, CA; Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow in San Antonio, TX; Canada Together in Vancouver, BC, Canada; Vivid Sydney in Sydney, Australia; Festival Lent in Maribor, Slovenia; Chiang Mai Blooms in Bangkok, Thailand; Fáilte Ireland in Dublin, Ireland; Rome Future Week® in Roma, Italy; Huangling Shaiqiu Cultural Festival in Shangrao, China; and Cheonan World Dance Festival in Cheonan, Republic of Korea.

Honoring the exceptional achievements and high-quality creative, promotional, operational, and community outreach efforts of festivals and events worldwide, awards* were presented across 62 diverse categories. These included TV/Radio, Social and Multimedia, Print, Merchandise, and Festival and Event programs such as Sponsorship, Education, Accessibility, Children’s, Emergency Preparedness, and Entertainment. The prestigious Grand Pinnacle award, IFEA’s highest accolade, was also given, recognizing festivals and events* that excel in balancing all key elements essential for a successful event.
 
"We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of our Pinnacle Award winners for their exceptional contributions to this year’s competition,” said Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE, President & CEO of the IFEA. “The IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards recognize the outstanding achievements and top-tier creativity, promotional efforts, operational excellence, and community outreach demonstrated by festivals and events worldwide. By striving for the highest standards across all budget levels and regions, this competition not only elevates the quality of festivals and events globally but also shows how event producers can use innovation and creativity to achieve a higher level of success.”
 
Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) is The Premier Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide. In partnership with global affiliates under the umbrellas of IFEA Africa, IFEA Asia, IFEA Australia, IFEA Europe, IFEA Latin America, IFEA Middle East (MENASA), and IFEA North America, the organization's common vision is for "A Globally United Industry that Touches Lives in a Positive Way through Celebration." The Association offers the most complete source of ideas, resources, information, education and networking for festival and event professionals worldwide.
 
*All winners are selected from those Festivals and Events who specifically enter the competition. Each category is separated into four separate budget categories. Each entry is judged within those budget categories, against the criteria and requirements of the specific category.
 
For a complete list of 2024 Pinnacle Winners go to: www.ifea.com/p/industryawards/pinnacleawards/pastpinnaclewinners

Photos of all winning recipients can be found at: https://www.ifea.com/p/industryawards/pinnacleawards/pastpinnaclewinners/pinnaclewinnerphotos

For more information about the IFEA, go to: www.ifea.com