City of West Palm Beach Earns 20 FFEA Sunsational Awards for Community Events
Florida Festivals & Events Association recognizes the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, Holiday in Paradise, 4th on Flagler, and more
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (Aug. X, 2025) — The Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) has awarded the City of West Palm Beach 20 awards for its community events. The first, second, and third-place recognitions were given during FFEA’s annual Sunsational Awards, which celebrate its members’ achievements in event marketing, programming, service, and innovation.
“Our city’s success at the Florida Festivals & Events Association Sunsational Awards truly reflects the dedication and passion of our community events team,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “I am proud of the creativity and collaboration that make our events memorable for residents and visitors alike. Thank you to everyone—staff, partners, sponsors, and attendees—who help West Palm Beach continue to shine year after year.”
Events and accompanying marketing materials, such as signage, social media, and promo items, were judged based on innovation, individuality, and creative collaboration. With over 600 submissions to this year’s awards, the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division, led by Marketing and Community Events Manager Angela Poco, won eight first-place, eight second-place, and four third-place awards. Notable annual and seasonal events that received awards include 4th on Flagler, Clematis by Fright, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, Holiday in Paradise, and more. Vintage Vibes, the City’s newest event this year in collaboration with the Downtown Development Authority, earned second place for Multi-Agency Collaborative Program.
“It’s a privilege to work alongside a team whose hard work and dedication shine through in every event we create,” said Poco. “Curating more than 150 free and affordable events each year is a true labor of love for all of us. We are proud to bring quality experiences to our city, and it is our shared passion that makes these moments possible for our community to enjoy.”
City of West Palm Beach Community Events earned the following FFEA Sunsational Awards:
West Palm Beach GreenMarket
· 1st Place — Facebook
· 2nd Place — Promotional Item
· 2nd Place —Promotional Mailer
· 2nd Place — Installations
· 3rd Place — Instagram
· 3rd Place —Radio
4th on Flagler
· 3rd Place — Television
· 3rd Place — Promotional Mailer
Clematis by Fright
· 1st Place — Radio
Clematis by Night
· 1st Place — Promotional Mailer
· 2nd Place — Radio
Holiday in Paradise
· 1st Place — Installations
· 1st Place — Tickets & Invitations
· 1st Place — Overall Event Theme & Branding
· 1st Place — Promotional Poster
· 2nd Place — Event Brochure
· 2nd Place — Signage
Vintage Vibes
· 2nd Place — Multi-Agency Collaborative Program with the Downtown Development Authority
West Palm Beach Community Events
· 1st Place — Facebook
· 2nd Place — Installations
For more information about 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, X, and Instagram.
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About the City of West Palm Beach:
The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic city located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is an ideal place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central city of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront city that seamlessly blends the business advantages available in the region with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and professionals alike. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and/or LinkedIn. To keep up with the City’s event news, follow @eventswpb on Instagram and Facebook.