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Nov. 2nd, 2006

IALEI’s Golden Token Awards Presented   

Paul Kramer, IALEI Awards Chair, presented the prestigious IALEI Golden Token during the Opening General Session at FUN EXPO on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. They recognize excellence in fun center design, marketing and community service. In addition, three Supplier awards were presented for customer service and products.

The winners were:

BEST WEBSITE:
Adventure Park
New Market, Maryland

BEST EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM
Undelieva-Bills
Waldwick, New Jersey

BEST COUNTER FOOD SERVICE DISPLAY
The Amazing Pizza Machine
Omaha, Nebraska

BEST CREATIVE BIRTHDAY PARTY
Undelieva-Bills
Waldwick, New Jersey

BEST DISPLAY OF REDEMPTION PRIZES
Magic Mountain Fun Center
Columbus, Ohio

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
  1. Hinkle Family Fun Center – Albuquerque, NM
    Support Numerous Charities and Non-Profit organization in the Albuquerque area
  2. Knight’s Action Park – Springfield, IL
    Supported - Spina Bifida Association of Illinois
BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN or PROMOTION
  1. Asheville’s Fun Depot – Ashville, NC
  2. Knight’s Action Park – Springfield, IL
BEST NEW OR RENOVATED ENT FACILITY
  1. Northridge Skateland – Northridge, California
  2. The Amazing Pizza Machine – Omaha, NE

SUPPLIER AWARDS
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Bryn Netz – Sureshot Redemption
    Ontario, California
BEST NEW PRODUCT
  • Acoustic Guitar by Fun Express
    Omaha, Nebraska
BEST NEW REDEMPTION OR NOVELTY PRODUCT
  • Face Place Photo Booth by Face Place
    Garwood, New Jersey
On Friday, September 29, IALEI presented two exhibitor awards to recognize outstanding exhibits.

Winners were:

BEST SMALL EXHIBIT
Cold River Mining
Greenfield, Massachusetts

BEST LARGE EXHIBIT
Spectrum Sports
Logan, Utah


The International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry is the leading trade association representing family and location based entertainment centers and leisure and entertainment facilities of all kinds. It serves its members with a wide array of educational, research and information projects and services. It is part of a joint ownership of Fun Expo, the leading trade show for the industry, and sponsors a group insurance program through Sterling & Sterling Insurance and regional educational program for managers as well as Fun Expo Academy. For information call IALEI at 888-464-6498 or visit the website at www.ialei.org.
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