Award Presentations

Celebrating Achievement with IFEA's Award Presentations

Celebrating and recognizing the outstanding achievements of friends and peers, whose confidence and careers have expanded our creative and professional horizons for many years, is a big part of what makes the IFEA Annual Convention both valuable and memorable. As we celebrate our own Annual IFEA Convention & Expo we are confident that these exemplary individuals, organizations and cities will continue to inspire and guide us all for decades to come.

Presenting Sponsor of the
IFEA Annual Convention & Expo

IFEA AWARDS LUNCHEON

Monday, September 22, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Included in registration fee.

There are few things that mean more than being recognized by your professional peers. Don’t miss the 2025 IFEA Awards Luncheon, as we pause to pay tribute to the people who have made/make our industry great and continue to light the way through their commitment and creativity.
Join your global peers as we:

Recognize our 2025 CFEE (Certified Festival & Event Executive) Graduates who continue to raise the bar for everyone in our industry (the CFEE Professional Certification Program is sponsored by Kaliff Insurance) Learn More About the CFEE Program.
Award the 2025 IFEA Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by SecurEvent Solutions recognizing the contribution of all volunteers to the success of our global events. Learn More About the IFEA Volunteer of the Year Award Program.
Recognize the Recipients of our 2025 IFEA World Festival & Event City Award, recognizing outstanding city/event partnerships around the world: Learn More About the IFEA World Festival & Event City Award Program.
Pay tribute to the 2025 IFEA Hall of Fame Inductee(s), the highest honor bestowed in our field, in acknowledgment of their tremendous dedication to and impact on the festivals and events industry. Learn More About the IFEA Hall of Fame Award Program.

IFEA/HAAS & WILKERSON PINNACLE AWARDS PRESENTATION

Monday, September 22, 2025
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Included in registration fees.

Join us as we put a memorable cap on the first day of the convention with the most anticipated event of the year. The IFEA / Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Pinnacle Awards pay tribute to both creativity and excellence in multiple categories, from marketing to merchandise; operations to sponsorship; all leading up to the presentation of the coveted Grand Pinnacle Awards. This is the Academy Awards Ceremony for the festivals and events industry.

The IFEA / Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Pinnacle Awards, recognizing festival and event excellence for 30 years, are proudly sponsored by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance.

Don’t miss this unopposed special event as we all wait to hear… “And the Pinnacle Award goes to…”

Learn More About the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Program.

Questions?

For questions on any of the IFEA Awards Programs, contact: Nia Hovde, CFEE, Vice President/Director of Marketing & Communications, at nia@ifea.com

Award Presentations

Celebrating Achievement with IFEA's Award Presentations

IFEA AWARDS LUNCHEON

IFEA AWARDS LUNCHEON

Monday, September 22, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

IFEA/HAAS & WILKERSON PINNACLE AWARDS PRESENTATION

Monday, September 22, 20254:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Questions?

Monday, September 22, 2025
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.