Exhibitor Awards

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On behalf of IAAPA, thank you for being a part of IAAPA Attractions Expo 2006, November 15 - 18, 2006, at the Georgia World Congress Center, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Every year the Exhibitor Awards Program grows and gains prestige as one of the industry's most recognized acknowledgements in the industry. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to bring your organization, products and services to the forefront of the amusement and attractions industry.

40 Awards will be given:

• 30 Best New Product awards - 15 category winners and 15 honorable mentions
• 8 Exhibitor Booth awards - 4 category winners and 4 honorable mentions
• 1 Image Award - Recognizes the most outstanding exhibit at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2006 (no application/entry required)
• 1 Impact Award - Recognizes the most outstanding product/service from the best new product categories.

If you have any additional questions regarding the IAAPA Exhibitor Awards Program, please contact:

Andy Quinn
Chairman, Exhibitor Awards Committee
Phone: + 412-461-0500 x1243
Email: aquinn@kennywood.com

Diane Vidoni
IAAPA, Manager Convention and Trade Show Operations
Phone: +1 (703) 836-4800
Fax: +1 (703) 836-4801
Email: dvidoni@iaapa.org

Eligibility
Only exhibiting members of IAAPA Attractions Expo 2006 may compete in the Exhibitor Awards Program. All entries submitted for the Best New Product award will automatically be entered for the Impact Award. All product entries for Best New Product categories must have been operating in a member facility beginning after August 15th, 2005, and before August 15th, 2006. The product or service must work and must have been put into service since the last Best New Product award eligibility period ended on August 15th, 2005. An improved or updated version of an existing product is eligible for entry as a new product, if it meets the above criteria. Exhibitors who violate any IAAPA trade show rules and regulations will not be eligible for any Exhibitor Awards.

Entry Procedures: Best New Product and Impact Awards
Entries are limited to two (2) products per exhibitor, and each product may only be entered into one (1) category. Two (2) separate products may be entered into one (1) category. Each entry must be accompanied by a fully completed application and two (2) original copies of printed material per entry, fully explaining all features and benefits of the product to the user. The release authorization on the application must be signed. This gives IAAPA permission to use all materials submitted as needed. Print materials (brochures, flyers, etc.), mounted photographs, or artwork are accepted and encouraged. Award winners will be displayed at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2006. All entries become the property of IAAPA and will not be returned. Entries for the Best New Product and Impact Award must be received no later then, Thursday, August 31, 2006.

Entry Procedures: Best Exhibit and Image Awards
To be considered for a Best Exhibit Award, a fully completed application must be received no later than Tuesday, October 31, 2006.

Image Award (most outstanding exhibit in the trade show) consideration does not require submission of an application.

Judging
A panel of judges comprised of IAAPA facility members will evaluate all entries. The decisions of the judges are final. Some pre-judging for Best New Product Awards will be completed prior to IAAPA Attractions Expo 2006. Final judging for Best New Product Awards, Best Exhibit Awards, the Impact Award and the Image Award will be completed during the convention.

Exhibitors must have their booths completed by Wednesday, November 15th, 2006, at 10:00 am in order for entries to be judged. A company representative must be available to answer judges. questions as necessary. Awards need not be given in a category if the judges feel that none of the entries submitted deserved special recognition. The judges reserve the right to reassign entry categories if they consider another category more appropriate.

Judging Criteria for Best New Product and the Impact Award
The product or service must have been operational in a member facility during 2006, and must not have been eligible for consideration for a Best New Product Award during IAAPA Attractions Expo 2005. The product must be new since Attractions Expo 2005 in order to be considered for the Best New Product or Impact Award.

Criteria include:

• Benefit of the product or service to the prospective buyer;
• Originality or uniqueness of the product or service; and
• Quality of the product.s or service.s design and construction.

Award Categories for Best New Product Awards
There will be one (1) Best New Product Award and one (1) Honorable Mention Award given for each of the categories listed below. NOTE: If there are any questions, as to which category you should enter, please contact Dennis Lind.

Category One: Major Theme/Amusement Park Ride/Attraction
These awards are for new products and suppliers of products designed primarily for major rides or attractions in theme parks or amusement parks.

Category Two: Kiddie Ride/Attractions
These awards are for new products and suppliers of products that are designed primarily for kiddie rides or kiddie attractions in theme parks, amusement parks or family entertainment centers.

Category Three: Waterpark Ride/Attraction
These awards are for new products and suppliers of products that are designed primarily for rides or attractions in waterpark or water activity areas in theme parks, amusement parks or family entertainment centers.

Category Four: Family Entertainment Center Ride/Attraction
These awards are for new products and suppliers of products that are designed primarily for rides or attractions in family entertainment centers.

Category Five: Coin-operated Kiddie Rides
These awards are for the best new coin-operated kiddie rides and suppliers of coin-operated kiddie rides. To be eligible for this award, the product must collect the fee automatically, with no attendant required.

Category Six: Technology Applied to Amusements
These awards are for new products and suppliers of products that demonstrate the application of a technology that has not previously been used for the same function that the technology accomplishes in the new product.

Category Seven: Food Services
These awards are for food products, services, food equipment and suppliers.

Category Eight: Games
These awards are for the best new games products and suppliers of games. Games merchandise and coin-operated machines are not eligible for this category.

Category Nine: Coin-Operated Arcade and Redemption Equipment
These awards are for the best new arcade or redemption equipment. To be eligible for this award, the product must collect the fee automatically, with no attendant required.

Category Ten: Merchandise
These awards are for the best new products and supplier of products that are designed to be sold in merchandising operations, given away or used in promotions. This category includes the areas of merchandising, prizes for games, novelties, souvenirs, hats, shirts and balloons.

Category Eleven: Revenue and Admission Control
These awards are for the best new revenue and admission control products and suppliers of these products. To be eligible for this award, the product must be specifically related to the revenue and admission control procedures in an amusement facility.

Category Twelve: Show Production and Entertainment
These awards are for the best new show production and entertainment related services and suppliers of these services. This category includes show producers, directors, choreographers, suppliers, productions, costumes, lighting and sound systems, staging, and theatrical equipment and supplies.

Category Thirteen: Displays and Sets
These awards are for the best new displays and sets and suppliers of displays and sets. Included in this category are fireworks, flags and banners, signs, scenery/sets, amusement buildings and fronts.

Category Fourteen: Services
These awards are for the best new amusement related services and suppliers of these services. Included in this category are consultants, amusement park builders/designers, insurance, publications, trade associations, advertising, promotion and public relations. Amusement devices are not eligible.

Category Fifteen: Equipment and Supplies
These awards are for the best new equipment and supplies, and suppliers of equipment and supplies. This award is intended for supplies and accessory equipment such as: uniforms, canvas items, playground equipment, strollers, film, computer systems, cables, batteries, lights and dark-ride gimmicks, and all other supplies and equipment not included in another award category. Amusement devices are not eligible for these awards.

Impact Award
The Impact Award is awarded to a winner of the fifteen categories in the Best New Product or Service Awards that, in the opinion of three (3) appointed judges, had the most impact on the amusement parks and attractions industry this year.

Best New Product Application Process
Please complete the enclosed application in full with mounted product marketing. All entries must be received by August 31, 2006. Applications may be sent to IAAPA, Exhibitor Awards, 1448 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 or Fax +1 (703) 836-4801.

Best Exhibit Awards

There will be one (1) Best Exhibit Award and one (1) honorable Mention Award given for each of the categories listed below. These awards are not for the products themselves, but for the best booth presentation in each category. The booths will be judged on originality, uniqueness, promotion of product, quality of design, and professional appearance of staff.

Best Exhibit Award Application Process
Please complete the enclosed application in full. All entries must be received by October 31, 2006. Applications may be sent to IAAPA, Exhibitor Awards, 1448 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 or Fax +1 (703) 836-4801.