Webinar Series: IAAPA Brass Ring Awards 2021- Behind the Big Ideas
Where do big ideas come from and how do you make those ideas a reality? Join winners and finalists from this year’s IAAPA Brass Ring Awards in a new webinar series that will give you an inside look into the strategies and perspectives of these industry innovators. Learn how they brought their ideas to life and how you can start planning your 2022 IAAPA Brass Ring Award submission.
Hear from winners and finalists in the following categories:
• Games & Merchandise Excellence - December 1st
• Human Resource Excellence - December 2nd
• Top FEC of the World - December 3rd
• Food & Beverage Excellence - December 8th
• Marketing Excellence - December 9th
• Live Entertainment Excellence- December 10th (cancelled)
A question-and-answer session will follow each panel discussion.
Notes: Registration for this event includes access to all four webinars in the series. This webinar is free for IAAPA members; however, registration is required.
Speakers
Jim Mayall
Jim is the Director of Games and Merchandise at DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash in Tipton, Pennsylvania. With over 29 years of experience, he has a strong knowledge of the industry and has held various roles within the DelGrosso organization. His experience includes product purchasing and merchandising, training, recruiting, inventory management, and leadership.
Adrea Gibbs, ICAE
Adrea Gibbs’ sits at a unique intersection that seamlessly combines the creative with the operational. Her extensive background in communications, cultural awareness, live entertainment, operations, brand development, fitness, child development, retail/merchandising, leadership development and management make for a unique perspective and insight into a cross-section of industries. Adrea has worked with companies worldwide including Ramoji Film City, Slagharen Attractie-Park, Disney, Santa’s Village, Windows On China, Meow Wolf, Junior Miss, Boys & Girls Clubs, Planet Aqua Group Foundation, and IAAPA.
Adrea is an active IAAPA volunteer having served on multiple committees and as a member of the IAAPA Board of Directors. Currently she is the chair of the IAAPA Honors Awards Committee. She is proud to hold the IAAPA Certified Attractions Executive (ICAE) distinction and is dedicated to creating experiences that excite, engage, and elevate the human spirit.
Brandon Willey
Founder and CEO of Hownd, an experience promotion platform for LBEs and Attractions across the world, Brandon Willey has developed a passion for the attractions industry and experience economy as well as a deep knowledge of the local marketing ecosystem. Brandon is the chair of IAAPA’s FEC/LBE Committee, on the IAM faculty, and can be found at most IAAPA events around the world.
Currently headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, you can connect with him at LinkedIn.com/in/bwilley.
Bernie Campbell
Bernie has been with Whirley Drinkworks for over 30 years. He has provided valuable guidance to numerous Theme parks and attractions making Souvenir vessels a key component of any park's revenue stream. Whirley Drinkworks specializes in the manufacturer of refill/souvenir vessels throughout the world. Along with Bernie, Whirley has worked to pioneer the refill/souvenir container offerings for the Amusement Park and Attractions Industry.
