International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) and Haas & Wilkerson Insurance

Announce the 2025 Pinnacle Award Winners

Boise, Idaho - The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA), together with long-time sponsor Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, proudly honored the 30th Anniversary of the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards on Monday, September 22, 2025, during the 70th Anniversary of the IFEA Annual Convention & Expo presented by atVenu, held this year in Palm Springs, California, U.S.A.

At the Pinnacle Awards Ceremony, the IFEA paid tribute to the Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, Delray Beach Pride, and Kidsfest of Delray, produced by the City of Delray Beach in Delray Beach, FL which received six awards in the prestigious 2025 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition. Awards were received in the following categories:

Delray Beach Pride

• Gold in Best Newspaper Display Ad

• Bronze in both the Best Printed Materials (Single Page) and Best Outdoor Billboard/Signage

Kidsfest of Delray

• Silver in Best Printed Materials (Single Page)

St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade

• Silver in Best Outdoor Billboard/Signage

• Bronze in Best Street Banner

Sponsored by industry leader Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, the Pinnacle Awards Competition recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of festivals and events from around the world and continues to be the gold standard of achievement and inspiration for the global festivals and events industry. This year’s entries came from a diverse range of events across the globe — including submissions from North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond — reflecting the growing international reach of the IFEA and the universal celebration of community and culture.

In total, awards were presented across 64 categories, honoring excellence in areas such as Marketing & Communications (TV, Radio, Social Media, Print), Merchandising, Sponsorship, Accessibility, Emergency Preparedness, Children’s Programming, Educational Outreach, and more.

“We’re proud to celebrate this major milestone with our 30th year of the Pinnacle Awards,” said Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE, President & CEO of the IFEA. “These awards showcase the incredible innovation, passion, and dedication of festival and event professionals around the world. The Pinnacle Awards not only set the standard for excellence in our industry — they help elevate and inspire new ideas and best practices across all budgets and locations.”

Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) is The Premier Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide. In partnership with global affiliates under the umbrellas of IFEA Africa, IFEA Asia, IFEA Australia, IFEA Europe, IFEA Latin America, IFEA Middle East (MENASA), and IFEA North America, the organization's common vision is for "A Globally United Industry that Touches Lives in a Positive Way through Celebration." The Association offers the most complete source of ideas, resources, information, education and networking for festival and event professionals worldwide.

The Pinnacle Awards program continues to be the gold standard of achievement and inspiration for the global festivals and events industry.

Note: All winners are selected from those festivals and events that enter the competition. Each category is divided into four budget levels, and entries are judged within those levels according to the specific category’s criteria. 

• For a complete list of 2025 Pinnacle Winners go to: www.ifea.com/p/industryawards/pinnacleawards/pastpinnaclewinners
• Photos of all winning recipients can be found at: https://www.ifea.com/p/industryawards/pinnacleawards/pastpinnaclewinners/pinnaclewinnerphotos
• For more information about the IFEA, go to: www.ifea.com