Community Events Division receives recognition for GreenMarket, Clematis by Fright, Holiday in Paradise, 4th on Flagler and more
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA), the premier association supporting festival and event professionals worldwide, has awarded the City of West Palm Beach 37 awards for its community events. The gold, silver and bronze recognitions were given at the Annual IFEA Convention & Expo during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards ceremony, recognizing excellence in production and marketing within the festival and event industry. The majority of the City’s events received recognition.
“Receiving these distinguished awards on a global stage is a tremendous testament to our City’s efforts,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “I’m incredibly proud of our team for crafting experiences that bring our community together and captivate visitors from around the world.”
The City’s Community Events Division, led by Community Events Manager Mary Pinak, won 13 gold, 9 silver and 15 bronze awards in recognition of their event’s ability to drive economic growth and tourism while sparking social and environmental progress. Notable annual and seasonal events include 4th on Flagler, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, Holiday in Paradise (Sandi Tree), Clematis by Fright and more.
“Bringing our community together to make life-long memories is our inspiration,” said City of West Palm Beach Community Events Manager Mary Pinak. “It is an honor to receive these recognitions among our peers. Congratulations to our fellow event colleagues for their acknowledgments.”
Over the past three decades, the Community Events Division has earned more than 600 awards for its creative programming and marketing. This year’s IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards include:
Under $100,000 budget category
- Gold — Clematis by Fright; Best Radio Promotion
- Silver — Clematis by Fright; Best Single Digital / Social Ad
- Bronze — Clematis by Fright; Best Printed Materials (Single Page); Mailer
- Bronze — Clematis by Fright; Best Promotional Poster
- Bronze (Tie) — Clematis by Fright; Best Promotional Photograph
- Bronze — Clematis by Fright; Best Give-Away Item; Treat Bag
- Gold — West Palm Beach GreenMarket; Best Single Social Video
- Gold — West Palm Beach GreenMarket; Best Digital / Social Ad Series; Pop-Up Workshops
- Gold — West Palm Beach GreenMarket; Best Event / Program Within an Event to Benefit a Cause; Rovers in the Park
- Gold — West Palm Beach GreenMarket; Best Event (Within an Existing Festival); Master Chef Showcase
- Bronze — West Palm Beach GreenMarket; Best Single Social Video
- Bronze — West Palm Beach GreenMarket; Best Instagram Site
- Bronze — West Palm Beach GreenMarket; Best Single Digital / Social Ad
- Gold — City of West Palm Beach Events; Best Instagram Site
- Gold — Waterfront Events; Best Outdoor Billboard
- Silver — Holiday in Paradise; Best Outdoor Billboard
- Silver — Soul in the City Jazz Experience; Best New Festival or Event
- Bronze — Community Events; Best Organization Website
$100,000 to $500,000 budget category
- Gold — 4th on Flagler 2024; Best Single Digital / Social Ad
- Gold — 4th on Flagler 2024; Best Promotional Photograph
- Silver — 4th on Flagler 2024; Best Full-Length TV Program
- Silver — 4th on Flagler 2024; Best Single Digital / Social Ad
- Bronze — 4th on Flagler 2024; Best TV Promotion
- Bronze — 4th on Flagler 2024; Best Radio Promotion
- Bronze — 4th on Flagler 2024; Best Printed Materials (Single Page); Postcard
- Gold — Holiday in Paradise; Best Printed Materials (Multiple Page)
- Silver — Holiday in Paradise; Best Printed Materials (Single Page); Pancake Breakfast Ticket
- Silver — Holiday in Paradise; Best Instagram Site
- Bronze — Holiday in Paradise; Best Single Digital / Social Ad
- Bronze — Holiday in Paradise; Best Cover Design
- Gold — Clematis by Night; Best Street Banner
- Gold — Clematis by Night; Best On-Site Décor; Stage and Street Banner Kit
- Silver — Clematis by Night; Best Promotional Photograph
- Silver — Clematis by Night; Best Event (Within an Existing Festival); CBN Celebrates Jimmy Buffett
- Bronze — Clematis by Night; Best Single Social Video
$100,000 to $1 Million budget category
- Gold — Holiday in Paradise; Best Promotional Brochure
Under $1 Million budget category
- Bronze— Waterfront Events; Best Ad Series