awards Your excellence deserves the spotlight— explore the categories and enter the IAAPA Awards today. IAAPA Brass Ring Awards The most prestigious professional honors awarded to IAAPA members
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Constituency Awards
FEC of the Year
Immersive Experience of the Year
Museum or Science Center of the Year
Natural or Adventure Attraction of the Year
Zoo or Aquarium of the Year
Food & Beverage Excellence
Best New Menu Item: Limited Operation or Year-round Operation
Best New F&B Special Event or Festival
Best New F&B Build or Renovation
Games & Merchandise Excellence Awards Presented by DOF Robotics
Best Custom Merchandise Item
Best Custom Merchandise Collection
Best Individual Merchandise Display
Best Collective Merchandise Display
Human Resource Excellence
Best Talent Acquisition Program
Best Training Program
Best Health and Wellness Program
Best Reward, Recognition and Retention Program
Review the application criteria for each IAAPA Award in the following link:
https://iaapa.org/about/awards/brass-ring-excellence
Live Entertainment Excellence
Most Creative New Holiday Production
Most Creative New Haunt Production
Most Creative New Atmosphere Production
Most Creative New Theatrical Production: Limited Run or Extended Run
Most Creative New Spectacle
Marketing Excellence
Most Creative Outdoor Marketing Campaign
Most Creative Social Media Campaign
Most Creative Traditional Marketing Campaign
Most Creative Integrated Marketing Campaign
Sustainability Excellence
Best Sustainability Initiative
Safety & Security Excellence
Most Innovative Safety or Security Initiative
IAAPA Individual Achievement Awards Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Inspiration Award
The IAAPA Regional Inspiration Award celebrates individuals whose dedication and achievements have significantly impacted their region’s attractions industry. Honoring their unwavering commitment and pursuit of excellence, this prestigious award highlights those who have inspired growth and innovation within their communities.
Service Award
The IAAPA Regional Service Awards celebrate the devotion and dedication that drive the attractions industry. These honors recognize individuals who have volunteered their time and expertise to enrich IAAPA, their communities, and the industry. Recipients embody leadership, mentorship, and IAAPA’s core values, making a lasting impact on their regions and the global attractions community. Nominee must be employed full time by an IAAPA member or have an individual IAAPA membership.
Young Professional Award
The IAAPA Regional Young Professional Awards recognize rising stars who embody the leadership, integrity, and teamwork essential to the attractions industry’s future. Honoring those early in their careers, this award highlights individuals committed to professional growth and advancing IAAPA’s mission. Nominee must be employed full time by an IAAPA member or have an individual IAAPA membership.
Review the application criteria for each IAAPA Award in the following link: https://iaapa.org/about/awards
Don't miss the opportunity to be the next IAAPA Awards winner.
Earn industry recognition
Boost your brand visibility
Showcase your innovation and achievements
Strengthen your reputation
Inspire your team and the industry
Winning is not about budget or the size of your facility—it’s about creativity, passion, and the commitment you bring to your work.
Submit your application today.
Questions?
Awards@IAAPA.org
+52 55 4368 7381
Guide to Applying for the IAAPA Awards Step 2.
Scroll down to the Award Categories menu and click "Start Application" for the award you would like to apply for.
Step 1. Enter https://iaapa.secure-platform.com/a,
you will see a screen like this
Step 3.
If you already have an account on the Awards platform, sign in using your username and password. If you don't remember your password, click "Lost password?". If you don't have an account, create a new one.
Important: This account is specifically for the IAAPA Awards platform and is separate from the account you use to access your IAAPA membership.
Questions?
Step 4.
Once you have signed in, your application will be assigned a unique application number. The platform will then guide you through the application process based on the requirements for the award you are applying for. You can save your progress and return to your application as many times as needed until it is complete
Awards@IAAPA.org
+52 55 4368 7381