Entre los ganadores podemos destacar la presencia de varias empresas mexicanas y españolas.
A continuación la lista completa de los ganadores de los Brass Ring Awards y de los Thea Awards:
Brass Ring Awards
MARKETING EXCELLENCE
*Some marketing awards are divided into the following class distinctions: (Algunos premios están divididos en 4 categorías)
Class 1: Family Entertainment Centers (FECs) and attractions with annual attendance less than 250,000 (Centros de ocio de menos de 250.000 visitantes)
Class 2: Zoos and aquariums (Zoo y acuarios)
Class 3: Amusement parks and attractions—including waterparks—with annual attendance of 250,001-1 million (Parques de atracciones entre 250.001 y 1 millón de visitantes)
Class 4: Amusement parks and attractions—including waterparks—with annual attendance of more than 1 million (Parques de atracciones de más de 1 millón de visitantes anuales)
Television Commercial
Class 1: Selvatica, Cancun, Mexico; www.selvatica.com.mx
Class 2: Detroit Zoological Society, Royal Oak, Michigan, United States; www.detroitzoo.org
Class 3: Pacific National Exhibition, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; www.pne.ca
Class 4: Nickelodeon Universe, Bloomington, Minnesota; www.nickelodeonuniverse.com
Radio Commercial
Class 1: Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury, Connecticut, United States; http://quassy.com
Class 2: Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States; www.mnzoo.org
Class 3: Wet 'n Wild- Emerald Pointe, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States; www.emeraldpointe.com
Class 4: Liseberg, Gothenburg, Sweden; www.liseberg.com
Print Advertising
Class 1: White Water, Branson, Missouri, United States; www.bransonwhitewater.com
Class 2: Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States; www.mnzoo.org
Class 3: Evergreen Wings and Waves, McMinnville, Oregon, United States; www.evergreenmuseum.org/waterpark
Class 4: Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom; www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
Outdoor Advertising
The Florida Aquarium, Tampa, Florida; www.flaquarium.org
Integrated Marketing
Kidzania de México SA de CV, México City, México; www.kidzania.com
Digital Marketing
Luna Park Sydney, Milsons Point, Australia; www.lunaparksydney.com
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXCELLENCE
Heartbeat Award
The Heartbeat Award recognizes the show that demonstrates superior overall ability in reaching the hearts of its audience.
Tala Takenya & The Legend of the Holy Forest, Fort Fun Abenteurland, Campagnie des Alpes; www.fortfun.de
Spirit Award
The Spirit Award recognizes IAAPA members committed to excellence in training and professional development in the area of entertainment.
Kristine Morgan, Busch Gardens Tampa, Tampa, Florida; www.buschgardens.com/bgt
Atmosphere/Street Show
“The Gem Tones,” Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States; www.dollywood.com
Edutainment
“Mad Marty,” Legoland California, Carlsbad, California, United States; www.california.legoland.com
Female Performer
Lindsay Karchawer, Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States; www.hersheypark.com
Male Performer
Law Ho Tim, Ocean Park, Hong Kong, China; www.oceanpark.com.hk
Sports Show
“African Acrobats of Kenya,” Fantawild, Orlando, Florida, United States; www.fantawild.com
Production Less Than $25,000
“The Enchanted Treasure,” Legoland California, Carlsbad, California, United States; www.california.legoland.com
Production $25,000-$50,000
“Dr. Fright's CarnEvil,” Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell, Georgia, United States; www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia
Production $50,000-$100,000
“Vintervirvlar” Liseberg, Gothenburg, Sweden; www.liseberg.com
Production $100,000-$200,000
“The Majesty of Christmas,” Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, Texas, United States; www.sixflags.com/fiestaTexas
Production $200,000-$400,000
“Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy,” Busch Gardens Tampa, Tampa, Florida, United States; www.buschgardens.com/bgt
Production $400,000-$700,000
“Sha-Kon-O-Hey! Land of Blue Smoke,” Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States; www.dollywood.com
Production $700,000-$1 Million
“Rockstars- The Battle,” Walibi Rhone-Alpes, Les Avenieres, France; www.walibi.com
Production $1 Million-plus
“The Magic, the Memories, and You!” Walt Disney World / Disneyland ; www.disney.com
HUMAN RESOURCES EXCELLENCE
Innovative Training Program (More Than 1 Million in Attendance)
Europa-Park GmbH & Co., Rust, Germany; Europa-Park GmbH & Co., Rust, Germany; www.europapark.de/lang-en
Innovative Training Program (Less Than 1 Million in Attendance)
Farah Leisure Excellence Academy, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; www.farahleisure.com/eng
Reward and Recognition Program (More Than 1 Million Annual Attendance)
Whiting’s Foods, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, California, United States; www.beachboardwalk.com
Reward and Recognition Program (Less Than 1 Million Annual Attendance)
Happylon, Saint-Petersburg, Russia; www.happylon.com
RETAIL EXCELLENCE
Hard Good (Over 1 Million Annual Attendance)
Xcaret, Cancún, México; www.xcaret.com (Excelencia en la venta)
Hard Good (Under 1 Million Annual Attendance)
Luna Park Sydney, Milsons Point, Australia; www.lunaparksydney.com
Soft Good (Over 1 Million Annual Attendance)
Millions of Memories/Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, California, United States; www.beachboardwalk.com
Soft Good (Under 1 Million Annual Attendance)
The London Dungeon, London, United Kingdom; www.the-dungeons.co.uk
Visual Display
Sea Life, Poole Dorset, United Kingdom; www.visitsealife.com
Judge’s Choice
&Beachfront Waterpark, Wildwood, New Jersey, United States; www.moreyspiers.com
TOP FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER (FEC)
North America
The Funplex Mount Laurel, Mount Laurel, NJ, USA; www.funplexmountlaurel.com
International
Infunity, Freeze Club & Bowl Room, Hawalli, Kuwait; www.funat360.com
The Following are announced at the show:
BEST NEW PRODUCT
Impact Award
The Impact Award recognizes the company for its product’s lasting impact in the industry.
Empex Watertoys, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada www.watertoys.com
Major Theme/Amusement Park Ride/Attraction
Rocky Mountain Construction Group, Hayden, Idaho, USA; www.rockymtnconstruction.com
Kiddie Ride/Attraction
Spectrum Sports International, Hyde Park, Utah, USA; www.spectrumsports.com
Waterpark Ride/Attraction
Empex Watertoys, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada www.watertoys.com
Family Entertainment Center Ride/Attraction
Art Attack, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; www.artattackfx.com
Coin-Operated Kiddie Ride
Falgas Industries Castelló d'Empúries (Girona), Spain; www.falgas.com (atracciones infantiles que se ponen en marcha gracias a una moneda)
Technology Applied to Amusement
accesso, LLC, Lake Mary, Florida, USA; www.accesso.com
Coin-Operated Arcade and Redemption Equipment
Laser Star Amusements, Inc., Davie, Florida, USA; www.lasershootinggalleries.com
Services/Equipment and Supplies
Darklight: Precision Lighting System, Santa Clarita, California, USA; www.darklightsystem.com
Games and Merchandise
Bob's Space Racers, Inc., Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; www.bobsspaceracers.com
Food Services
State Fair Mini Donuts, Inc., Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA; www.statefairminidonuts.com
Show Production & Entertainment/Displays
Jack Rouse Associates, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; www.jackrouse.com
BEST EXHIBIT AT IAAPA ATTRACTIONS EXPO 2011
IMAGE AWARD
The Image Award is given for most attractive trade show booth at IAAPA Attractions Expo.
Winner:
Whitewater West Industries Ltd., Richmond, British Columbia, Canada; www.whitewaterwest.com
100 – 200 square feet
Action Innovators, Heemstede, The Netherlands; www.actioninnovators.com
300 – 500 square feet
American Locker Security Systems, Inc., Coppell, Texas, USA; www.americanlocker.com
600 – 1,000 square feet
Theming and Animatronics Industries S.A., Madrid, Spain; www.taaindustries.com
1,001+ square feet
(Uno de los stands más atractivos en la IAAPA Attractions Expo 2011)
Bob's Space Racers, Inc., Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; www.bobsspaceracers.com
Thea Awards
THE BUZZ PRICE THEA AWARD
Recognizing a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievements (formerly the Thea Lifetime Achievement Award)
Joe Rohde, Walt Disney Imagineering
THEA CLASSIC AWARD
Puy du Fou: Le Grand Parc and Cinéscénie, Vendée, France
THEA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Space Fantasy The Ride at Universal Studios Japan (Attraction)
Barnas Brannstasjon (Children's Fire Station) at Kongeparken, Norway
(Attraction on a Limited Budget)
Arthur, L'Aventure 4D at Futuroscope (Attraction)
Star Tours - The Adventures Continue at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World (Attraction Refresh)
NatureQuest at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta (Museum Exhibit)
YOU! The Experience at Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (Museum Exhibit)
The Changing Climate Show at Science North (Science Center Attraction on a Limited Budget)
Ghost of the Castle at Louisiana's Old State Capitol (Cultural Heritage Attraction on a Limited Budget)
Crane Dance at Resorts World Sentosa (Show Spectacular)
The Magic, The Memories, and You! at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom (Show Spectacular)
Yo México, Celebration of the Century of the Mexican Revolution, Mexico City (Live Show Event Spectacular) (Celebración del centenario de la revolución mexicana)
The House of Dancing Water at City of Dreams, Macau (Live Show Spectacular)
FoodLoop at Europa-Park (Themed Restaurant Experience)
Animation Magic in the Animator's Palate Restaurant aboard Disney Cruise Line's Ship - Disney Fantasy (Ingenious use of Technology)
Los Thea Awards se entregarán a los ganadores en una ceremonia que tendrá lugar el 17 de marzo de 2012 en Disneyland.
Fuentes: TEA vía NewsPlusNotes e IAAPA