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For Immediate Release |
For Information, Contact: Nia Forster, Awards Program Coordinator International Festival & Events Association 2601 Eastover Terrace - Boise, ID 83706 Phone: 208/433-0950 ext: *814 - nia@ifea.com |
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Boise, Idaho (September, 2005) - The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) paid tribute to the The Florida Renaissance Festival
and the Cajun-Zydeco Festival - produced by Bobby Rodriguez Productions on September 14th, 2005 during the IFEA's Miller Brewing Company Hall of Fame
Luncheon held at the IFEA's 50th Anniversary Reunion Convention & Expo, in San Antonio, TX - September 12-16th, 2005, where they were presented with three
awards in the prestigious IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards competition. Awards were won in the following categories: Bronze Award for Best Photo for the
Florida Renaissance Festival in the budget category of 1.5 million and above. A Bronze Award for Best Poster for the Cajun-Zydeco Festival in the budget
category of 500,000 or less and a Bronze Award for Best T-shirt for the Cajun-Zydeco Festival in the budget category of 500,000 or less.
The professional competition drew 1,510 entries this year from among the world's top festivals and events. "This prestigious awards competition recognizes the highest degree of excellence in festival and event promotions, and in doing so, has raised the standards and quality of media promotions industry-wide," said IFEA President & CEO, Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, The International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) is a non-profit membership organization with members spanning 40 countries and 5 continents, and offers the most complete source of ideas, resources, information, education and networking for festival and event professionals worldwide. Visit the IFEA website at www.ifea.com for additional details. For more information on the Florida Renaissance Festival visit www.ren-fest.com and Cajun-Zydeco Festival at www.cajun-fest.com. |