Williams Randall Joins 500 Festival in Garnering Five Awards from the International Festival & Events Association
09.24.2009
Indianapolis, Ind. - The 500 Festival earned 17 industry honors
from the International Festival and Events Association (IFEA), with
five of those being work produced by Williams Randall:
Gold Pinnacle Awards
• Best Single Newspaper Display Ad: 500 Festival
50th Anniversary Legacy Art Project Ad
• Best Street Banner: 500 Festival Pole
Banners
• Best Miscellaneous Printed Materials: 500
Festival Volunteer Program Postcard
Silver Pinnacle Awards
• Best Single Newspaper Display Ad: 500 Festival
Month of May Kick-Off Ad
Bronze Pinnacle Awards
• Best Event Invitation: Regions 500 Festival
Snakepit Ball, presented by Cindy and Paul Skjodt
"While our primary goal is to serve our communities, it's always
an honor to receive international recognition from industry peers,"
said Kirk Hendrix, President and CEO, 500 Festival. "Many people
contributed to this success. Our team of exceptionally hard-working
and talented staff, dedicated volunteers and loyal sponsors enable
us to produce quality events and programs that improve the quality
of life for our residents and their guests…and in many cases, have
captured international interest and recognition for our city and
state."
Each year, the IFEA recognizes outstanding examples of quality and
creativity in the promotional programs and materials produced by
its 2,400 member festivals and events around the world. Over 1,500
entries were submitted for this competition from the world's top
festivals and events.
"We would like to congratulate all of our Pinnacle winners for
their outstanding entries into this year's competition," said IFEA
President & CEO, Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE. "The IFEA/Haas
& Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards represents the hallmark of
excellence in the festivals and events industry. Entries in every
budget category, from every corner of the globe, allow us to
recognize the best in our business while raising the standards and
quality of media promotions and events across the board."
Winning entries came from organizations as diverse as The Pasadena
Tournament of Roses, CA; Portland Rose Festival, OR; French Quarter
Festival, New Orleans, LA; The Kentucky Derby Festival, Louisville,
KY; Memphis in May, Memphis, TN. International contenders included
such diverse event organizations as International Festival Lent,
Slovenia; Ottawa Bluesfest, Canada; The Hague Festivals, The
Netherlands and the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Australia.
Entries included posters, merchandise, websites, print and
broadcast ads, volunteer programs, community outreach programs, and
many other categories.
ABOUT THE 500 FESTIVAL: The mission of the 500 Festival is to
advocate and celebrate the spirit, heritage and legacy of the
Indianapolis 500®. Through social, cultural and educational events
and programs, the 500 Festival enhances the quality of life for all
citizens of our communities. This not-for-profit volunteer
organization was created in 1957 to organize civic events
celebrating the greatest race in the world. Over the past 53 years,
the 500 Festival has grown to become one of the largest festivals
in the nation.
ABOUT IFEA: Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, The International
Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) is a nonprofit membership
organization with members spanning 40 countries and five
continents, and offers the most complete source of ideas,
resources, information, education and networking for festival and
event professionals worldwide.
About Williams Randall Marketing
Williams Randall is a full-service market-communications agency focused on delivering creatively fresh, strategically sound, measurable marketing programs for its clients. With offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Ind., Williams Randall works primarily with Midwest clients in a variety of industries: tourism, education, entertainment, consumer goods, health care and financial services. Find out more at williamsrandall.com.
CONTACT: Gerry Randall, 317-972-1234 ext 205 or 317-416-9101