October 1, 2024. Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival received global recognition this week for its excellence in the festivals and events industry during the International Festivals & Events Association’s (IFEA) annual Convention & Expo in Pittsburgh. The Festival won five awards in various categories for promotions, multimedia, advertising campaigns and merchandise.
The IFEA is the premiere association that supports festival and event professionals worldwide. The Festival competes against other major festivals and events from around the world during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition, which recognizes outstanding accomplishments and top quality creative, promotional, operational and community outreach programs and materials by festivals and events around the world.
The Derby Festival was honored with five prestigious IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards, including:
SILVER
- Best Pin or Button: 2024 Metal Pegasus Pin Celebrating Derby 150
- Best Event/Organization E-Newsletter: Kentucky Derby Festival E-Newsletter
BRONZE
- Best Digital/Social Ad Series: Great BalloonFest Digital Ad Series
- Best Single Magazine Display Ad: Fest-a-Vile Magazine Display Ad
- Best Festival/Event Merchandise: Kentucky Derby Festival and LouCity Scarf
The professional competition drew entries from some of the world’s top festivals and events. In addition to the Kentucky Derby Festival, other winning entries came from Denver (Cherry Creek Arts Festival); Cheonan, Republic of Korea (Cheonan World Dance Festival); Sydney, Australia (Vivid Sydney); St. Louis (St. Louis Art Fair); Bangkok, Thailand (Chiang Mai Blooms); and more.
