Williams Randall wins in best overall supplier/vendor category from International Festival and Events Association
10.10.2011
Indianapolis, Ind. - Williams Randall won nine industry honors from the International Festival and Events Association (IFEA) for work created on behalf of the 500 Festival. Nominated for the first time in the category, Williams Randall Marketing won the Silver Award in the category of Best Vendor/Supplier. The awards were distributed during the IFEA Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at the IFEA's 56th Annual Convention in Fort Worth, Tex.
Following are the award-winning pieces conceived and developed by Williams Randall:
Gold Pinnacle Awards
- Best Single Newspaper Display Ad
- Best Ad Series
- Best Event Invitation
- Best Press/Media Kit
Silver Pinnacle Awards
- Best Event/Organization E-Newsletter
- Best Newspaper Insert/Supplement
- Bronze Pinnacle Awards
- Best Sponsor Follow-Up Report
- Best New Merchandise
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. More than 1,500 entries were submitted this year from the world's top festivals and events.
"IFEA is pleased to recognize and fly the flag of those cities and markets who have worked, through concerted efforts, to provide an environment conducive to successful festivals and events," said IFEA President Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE, during the presentations. "The quality of all the entries paints a bright picture for our industry and those cities recognized with this award are helping to build a strong foundation and example that we hope all cities, globally, will work to emulate."
Winning Pinnacle entries came from organizations as diverse as The Kentucky Derby Festival, Louisville, Ky.; The Tournament of Roses, Pasadena, Calif.; Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Ga. and Valero Alamo Bowl, San Antonio, Texas. International contenders included such diverse event organizations Geumsan Insam Festival, Geumson-gun, South Korea; Ludwig Van Beethoven Easter Festival, Krakow, Poland and Servus Heritage Festival, Edmonton, Canada. Entries included posters, merchandise, websites, print and broadcast ads, volunteer programs, community outreach programs and many other categories.
ABOUT 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. The 500 Festival, a 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. Visit www.500festival.com for more information.
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