IFEA/Zambelli Fireworks International Volunteer of the Year Award

The importance of volunteers to our industry cannot be overestimated. Whether the individual acts as a volunteer administrator of an event or contributes his or her time and resources in support of a larger, multi-event organization with a paid staff, the efforts that are put forth deserve our heartiest congratulations and recognition.

It is for that reason that the IFEA/Zambelli Fireworks Internationale Volunteer of the Year Award was created to recognize those outstanding event volunteers whose unselfish and dedicated service to a member festival or event has made a significant difference in their community and mirrors the commitment to success in our professional ranks.

Past winners include:

• John Johnson, SunFest (2001),
• John Altadonna, Autumn Leaf Festival (2002),
• Tad Fraizer, Updowntowners (2003),
• Ray Griffin, Cityfolk (2004),
• Lisa Collins, Memphis in May International Festival (2005),
• Doreen Ravenscroft, Waco Cultural Arts Festival (2006),
• Dave Carter, Wichita Festivals, Inc., Wichita, KS (2007) and most recently,
• Randy Hawthorne, Updowntowners, Inc., Lincoln, NE (2008).

For information on how to nominate your volunteer for this year's IFEA/Zambelli Fireworks Volunteer of the Year Award, click here.

Questions? Contact: Nia Hovde, Director of Marketing & Communications, at 208-433-0950 ext: 4 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it