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 convention, the IFEA presented the Fox Cities Chamber with two awards in the prestigious 2025 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition.
Awards were received in the following categories:
· Silver Award – Best Multimedia Component Under $50,000
· Silver Award – Best Organization Website Under $50,000
The Multimedia Component was the Chamber’s 2025 Excellence in Education Awards sizzle reel video, made in partnership with Sotography Productions. View the video here
. The Chamber’s award-winning website was originally created by StellarBlue.AI. Explore the site here.
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.
Other winning organizations included the Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CO), Dublin Irish Festival (OH), Fur Rendezvous (AK), Pasadena Tournament of Roses (CA), Kentucky Derby Festiva (KY), Canada Together (Canada), Púca Festival (Ireland), Vivid Sydney (Australia), Festival Lent (Slovenia), ÖRVÉNYESVÖLGY FESTIVAL (Hungary), Baekje Cultural Festival (South Korea), Chiang Mai Flower Festival (Thailand), and many 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.”
The Pinnacle Awards program continues to be the gold standard of achievement and inspiration for the global festivals and events industry.
