THEA AWARDS
curated by Gene Jeffers • executive director • themed entertainment association (tea)
www.teaconnect.org
Thea Awards 2012
Gene Jeffers presents a summary of the attractions, individuals and specialist suppliers who won accolades at the recent Thea Awards for their outstanding work in creating compelling places and experiences
L
ike the Themed Entertainment As- sociation itself, the Thea Awards were created to bring recognition to achievement, talent and personal excellence within the themed entertain- ment industry worldwide. From a modest beginning in 1994, the Thea Awards have grown to be interna- tionally recognised as both a symbol and a celebration of excellence.
Professionals from across the industry
and also the public are welcome to attend the black-tie Annual Thea Awards Gala, which is a gathering of the industry's most creative talent. The name of the awards is a play on three words: the first is “Thea” – the Greek goddess from whom all light emanates. The second is “Theater” – a word derived from the goddess
Thea. The third – of course – is TEA – the name of our association. The 2012 Annual Thea Awards Gala, held at the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, US on 17 March, was presented by AECOM, with major support from Walt Disney Parks & Resorts and acknowledged a wide range of attractions and individuals for their outstanding work and contribution.
the buzz price thea award Joe Rohde
recoGnisinG a Lifetime of distinGuished achievements
Joe Rohde, a 30-year veteran of The Walt Disney Company, started his career as a model designer on Epcot, and continuing with projects for Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Cali- fornia; Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida; and Disneyland Paris, France. Joe led the team that conceptualised, designed and built Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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at the Walt Disney World Resort, where he continues to oversee new attractions. He is also responsible for the creative design and content of Aulani – A Disney Resort and Spa at Ko Olina, O’ahu, Hawai’i, which opened in August 2011.
The creation of Disney’s Animal Kingdom – with its strong wildlife conservation message – involved years of research and negotiation with members of the scientific community, the world of zoos and representatives of the indigenous communities who were involved in the stories which are told within the park. Joe was also instrumental in developing the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, which
has allocated more than US$10m (£6.4m, e8m) to projects around the world. l
Rohde led the team behind Animal Kingdom
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