Hall of Fame Awards

IFEA Hall of Fame Award

For information on how to submit a nomination for this year's IFEA Hall of Fame Award, Click Here.

IFEA Hall of Fame

Honoring Achievement in our Industry 

Great people, great careers and the ability to look past what's "good enough" and focus on making everything "better than it has to be" - that is the spirit behind the IFEA Hall of Fame.

Known as the association's most prestigious honor, the IFEA Hall of Fame recognizes those outstanding individuals who, through their exceptional work and achievements, have made a significant contribution to the Festivals and Events Industry and a profound difference in the communities they serve.

Induction into the Hall of Fame is considered the highest of industry honors. Selected from a group of their industry-peers, inductees join the prestigious ranks of 53 others inducted into the hall over the past 21 years.

Past inductees include alt

  • Dan Mangeot, CFEE (D), Kentucky Derby Festival (1992)
  • George Zambelli (D), Zambelli Fireworks (1993)
  • John H.B. "Jack" French, Pasadena Tournament of Roses (1996)
  • Jean McFaddin, Macy*s Parade and Events (1999)
  • Robert (Bob) Jackson, Consultant (2003)
  • Therese St. Onge, National Capital Commission (2006),

...just to name a few!  To view a complete list of the IFEA Hall of Fame Inductees and their stories, Click Here.

IFEA Hall of Fame recipients are presented with their award at the IFEA Awards Ceremony at the IFEA's Annual Convention & Expo.

Questions? Contact: Nia Hovde, Director of Marketing & Communications, at 208-433-0950 ext: 3 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

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