City of WPB Earns 17 FFEA Sunsational Awards for City Events
Published on September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024
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Contact: Meredith Westheimer
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City of West Palm Beach Earns 17 FFEA Sunsational Awards for City Events
Florida Festivals Events Association recognizes the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, Holiday in Paradise, 4th on Flagler, and more
WEST PALM BEACH, FL— The Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) has awarded the City of West Palm Beach 17 awards for its community events. The first, second, and third-place recognitions were given during FFEA’s annual Sunsational Awards, which celebrates its members' achievements in event marketing, programming, service, and innovation.
“The Florida Festivals & Events Association is the leading authority in our region on creative and innovative event programming, and we are grateful for their recognition of our community events team and their hard work,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “Thank you to everyone involved in making our events shine season after season.”
Events and accompanying marketing materials, such as signage, social media, and promo items, were judged based on innovation, individuality, and creative collaboration. The City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division, led by Community Events Manager Mary Pinak, won eight first-place, three second-place, and six third-place awards. Notable annual and seasonal events that received awards include 4th on Flagler, Clematis by Fright, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, Holiday in Paradise (Sandi Tree), Soul in the City Jazz Experience, and more.
“It is such an honor to be recognized by our colleagues at FFEA,” said City of West Palm Beach Community Events Manager Mary Pinak. “We appreciate everyone who works collaboratively to ensure the success of our more than 200 annual events each year, including our community partners and sponsors. Thank you, too, to our attendees who entrust us with their memories each season. It is the greatest gift to unite our residents and visitors for connection and community.”
City of West Palm Beach Community Events earned the following FFEA Sunsational Awards:
West Palm Beach GreenMarket
4th on Flagler
West Palm Beach Community Events
For more information about West Palm Beach Community Events, visit www.wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771) or follow the City of West Palm Beach on social media: Facebook @CityOfWPB, Instagram @TheCityOfWPB, and X (formerly known as Twitter) @TheCityOfWPB. To keep up to date with the City’s event news, follow @eventswpb on Instagram and Facebook.
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The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that seamlessly blends the business advantages available in the region with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and professionals alike. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and/or LinkedIn. To keep up with the City’s event news, follow @eventswpb on Instagram and Facebook.