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New Products and Exhibits Crowned the Best at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2005

 

ALEXANDRIA (Jan 12, 2005) - The 2005 IAAPA Attractions Expo Exhibitors Awards were announced November 16, 2005 with honors given in four categories: Best Exhibit, Best New Product, Image Award Winner and Impact Award. The Best New Product and Best Exhibit Awards were divided into numerous sub-categories, depending the type of product entered or amount of exhibit space. 

According to Dennis Lind, chairman of the Exhibitor Awards Committee, entries for the Best New Product awards were submitted in advance of the Expo.  The Exhibitor Awards Committee has a sub-committee for each category, and they research the entries and give a score appropriately.  The sub-committee chairpersons visit the top two or three entrants in each category, review the product, and determine a winner.  “From these winners, we’ll choose the Impact Award Winner,” says Lind.

The Impact Award recognizes a first place winner who has showcased the ultimate new product in 2005. 

The Best Exhibit awards are divided into four sub-categories based on booth size and the sub-committees select the winners.  The Image Award is given to the best overall exhibit of the Expo. 

Best New Product Awards
Major Theme/Amusement Park Ride/Attraction 
First Place: Maurer-Sohne, X-Car Coaster
Honorable Mention: Premier Rides Inc., Terrain Following Coaster

Kiddie Ride/Attraction 
First Place: Zamperla, Inc., Jump Around

Waterpark Ride/Attraction 
First Place : ProSlide Technology, Proslide Rocket
Honorable Mention: Whitewater West Industries, ZipCoaster

Family Entertainment Center Ride/Attraction
First Place : Art Attack, Shankx—Black Light Mini Golf
Honorable Mention: Spectrum Sports Int'l, 3-Kick

Coin-Operated Kiddie Ride 
First Place: Zamperla, Inc., Zap-3 Sportscar
Honorable Mention: Cogan S.A.S., Art. 580 Gingerbread House

Technology Applied to Amusements 
First Place: GestureTek Inc., Flash GFX Engine
Honorable Mention: Eworks Pro Inc. High Powered LED Lighting

Food Services
First Place : Tasty Tates Franchising, Mobile Potato Chip Unit
Honorable Mention: Perky's Pizza, Perky's Pizza Par-Baked Crust

Games
First Place: Bob's Space Racers, Whopper Waters

Coin-Operated Arcade and Redemption Equipment 
First Place: Bob's Space Racers, Dog Pounder
Honorable Mention: Skee Ball, Spin-N-Win

Merchandise 
First Place: Nanco/Nancy Sales Co., Madagascar

Revenue and Admission Control 
First Place: Click N' Print Tickets, Virtual Consignment
Honorable Mention: Gateway Ticketing, Galaxy Kiosk

Show Production and Entertainment 
First Place: Mad Science, Movie Magic
Honorable Mention: Lawless Industries, Electric Parade Float Chassis

Displays and Sets 
First Place: Holo-Walls LLC, Holo-Drape
Honorable Mention: Holo-Walls LLC, Holo-Glass

Equipment and Supplies 
First Place: Neptune-Benson Inc., Defender
Honorable Mention: Tropical Palm Trees, Royal Majestic Rain Forest

Impact Award
Maurer-Sohne, X-Car Coaster

Best Exhibit Award
Category 1: 1 -2 Booths (100 - 200 square feet) First Place: Perky's Pizza
       Honorable Mention: People Vision FX
Category 2: 3 - 5 Boots (300 - 500 square feet) First Place: Studio Y Creations
       Honorable Mention: Paragon International

Category 3: 6 - 10 Booths (600 -1000 square feet) First Place: MagiQuest
       Honorable Mention:Tasty Tates Franchising
Category 4: 11 Booths and higher    First Place: Lazer Runner
         (1100+ square feet)   Honorable Mention: Bob's Space Racers

Image Award
MagiQuest

IAAPA Attractions Expo 2005 welcomed 22,000 attendees to the Georgia World Congress Center for the world’s largest trade show focused on the amusement and attractions industry.  Held November 14-19, 2005, the Trade Show included more than 1,200 exhibitors, 60 educational sessions, special events and more. 

For more information about IAAPA Attractions Expo 2005 and IAAPA’s other trade shows, please visit www.iaapaexpo.com.

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