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Park World magazine’s highly coveted Park World Excellence Awards are open for entry.
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ounded in 2018, the Park World Excellence Awards invites entries and nominations from operators in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, together with suppliers, manufacturers and entertainment specialists with
projects launched in the EMEA region between 1 July 2019 and 1 July 2020. In consultation with its expert judging panel, the Park World Excellence
Awards team has refreshed the categories and criteria for the 2020 event, providing even more exciting opportunities for members of the industry to demonstrate their skill and expertise. Operator categories include Best Large Park, Best Regional Park, Best Water
Park, Best Family Entertainment Centre (FEC) and Best Live Entertainment. Companies from outside the EMEA region may enter the Awards, but the
ride/attraction/project put forward must be located in the EMEA region. Categories include Best Roller Coaster, Best Roller Coaster (Limited Budget), Best Ride, Best Ride (Limited Budget), Best Dark Ride or Media-Based Experience, Best FEC Project, Best Use of Theming, Best Use of Technologies, Best Supplier, Best Product Innovation and Best of the Best. The Park World Excellence Awards will also shine a spotlight on outstanding
individuals , with awards for Industry Icon (Operator), Industry Icon (Manufacturer/Supplier) and the brand new ‘Unsung Hero’ award, which is for a member of staff with at least 10 years of service in a theme/water park, FEC, or with a manufacturer/supplier who has consistently goes above and beyond. They must not be the owner/operator or a member of the management team, however, as this particular award is designed to recognise those who work behind the scenes to make the business a success – the office receptionist, the designer, the installation engineer, the ride operator and so on.
MARCH 2020 “The 20 awards reflect perfectly the various facets of our vibrant EMEA
region,” says renowned industry journalist and Park World Excellence Awards judge, Francois Mayne, adding: “We are really lucky to have so many outstanding projects to review, as our industry keeps pushing the boundaries of design and creativity.” Very exciting this year is the introduction of the award for ‘Best of the Best’.
Richard Pawley, director of operations for rides and safety, VTP Global Holdings and Park World Excellence Awards judge, explains: “Celebrating the ‘Best of the Best’ within our industry, this award will be given each year and will be nominated by the judges only. We will be looking for a class of ride or
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