(December 21, 2001) 

Idaho Women's Health & Fitness Education Celebration a Winner in
2001 IFEA Pinnacle Awards

BOISE, IDAHO (December 21, 2001) The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) paid tribute to the Idaho Women's Health & Fitness Education Celebration (The Celebration 5K Run/Walk & Women's Show) this year, announcing the organization as the recipient of two awards in its prestigious Pinnacle Awards competition.  The awards were won in the following categories: GOLD - Best Press/Media Kit; and BRONZE - Best Website.    

Sponsored by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, the professional competition drew nearly 1,600 entries this year and a record number of participating organizations from among the world's top festivals and events. Winners were announced on the IFEA website for the first time ever. "We would like to congratulate all of our Pinnacle winners for their outstanding entries into this year's competition," said IFEA President & CEO Steve Schmader, CFE. "The competition was very stiff this year and the level of professionalism and number of competing organizations at an all time high."

Established to acknowledge the marketing and programming efforts of the special events industry, the Pinnacle Awards recognize the highest levels of quality and creativity in the promotional programs and materials produced by the IFEA's 3,000 member festivals and events around the world. Entries include posters, merchandise, websites, print and broadcast ads, volunteer programs, community outreach programs, and many other categories.

Winning entries came from organizations as diverse as the Fiesta Bowl, Phoenix, Az.; Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver, Co.; Macon, Ga. International Cherry Blossom Festival; Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Department of Tourism; The Kentucky Derby Festival, Louisville, Ky.; Ski to Sea Festival, Bellingham, Wa.; and the Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival at Melody Ranch, Santa Clarita, Ca.  International contenders included such diverse event organizations as the Singapore Tourism Board; Rotterdam Festivals, The Netherlands; Warrnambool City Council, Victoria, Australia; and the International Festival Lent, Maribor, Slovenia.

For More IFEA Information Contact:

Steve Schmader, President / CEO
International Festivals & Events Association
2601 Eastover Terrace
Boise, Idaho 83706
208 / 433-0950 ext. *818

[Source: Karen Sander (208) 331-2221, (208) 331-2223 Fax, www.celebrateall.org]


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