The Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) recently announced the winners of its annual SUNsational Awards during their 22nd annual convention and tradeshow. The Program recognizes members’ innovation, individuality and creative collaboration.
“The SUNsational Awards have recognized and celebrated the talents of our members for more than two decades,” said Suzanne Neve, Executive Director of the FFEA. “We’re proud of our members and their events – and excited to recognize them in this way each year.”
2016 Garlic Fest brought home ($250,000+ budget category):
1st Place for Best Commemorative Poster – Credits to Artist Ariel Celestino Hernandez of Hialeah, FL
2nd Place Best Photo – Credits to Aaron Lurie, VMA Studios, Delray Beach, FL
3rd Place Best Website – Credits RealTime Marketing Group, Delray Beach, FL
2016 Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest brought home ($50,000+ budget category):
1st Place Best Photo – Credits to Aaron Lurie, VMA Studios, Delray Beach, FL
2nd Place Best Facebook Campaign – Credits RealTime Marketing Group, Delray Beach, FL
2nd Place Best Website Credits RealTime Marketing Group, Delray Beach, FL
Nominations were judged by a blue ribbon panel representing media outlets, printing companies, website designers, photographers, promotional marketing professionals and social media experts. Nine categories of award nominations were accepted, including Printed Materials; Outdoor Advertisement; PR / Media Campaign; Photo; Promotional Item; T-shirt; Broadcast Media; Multimedia Marketing and Programming. Each category included three budget levels. A total of 130 events submitted their materials for consideration.
South Florida was well represented with FFEA Members in the area receiving 131 total awards. For a complete list of winners, visit
www.ffea.com/sunsational-awards.
($250,000+ Budgets Award Category )
1st Place Best Commemorative Poster
2nd Place Best Photo
3rd Place Best Website
($50,000+ Budgets Award Category )
1st Place Best Photo
2nd Place Best Facebook Campaign
2nd Place Best Website