IAAPA Individual Achievement Award Winners Announced

January 23, 2024 • 09:59 AM • By Destiny Taylor

Awarded annually, the IAAPA Individual Achievement Awards recognizes significant achievement in the global attractions industry. These awards include the IAAPA Service Awards, the IAAPA Young Professional of the Year Award, and the IAAPA Hall of Fame.

With a devotion and dedication to the global attractions industry, the following individuals have been selected to honor the work they have done to put the Association’s success above all others and what they have done to enrich and enable our community and its members to reach their fullest potential.

This year’s IAAPA Hall of Fame honorees include:

Gordon, Maggie and Morgan Hartman | Morgan’s Wonderland
Barnette Ricci | Walt Disney Company
August Busch III | Busch Entertainment Corporation

This years’ Service Awards recipients include:

Randy Josselyn, ICAE (Service to IAAPA Award)
Erik Beard, ICAE (Service to the Industry Award)
Patrick Hoffman, ICAE (Lifetime Service Award)

This year’s young professionals of the year include:

Frank Hamedl, ICAP (North America) | Human Resources Manager, Fun Spot
Sebastian Ludwig (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) | Customer Care and Reservations Manager, Europa Park
Samantha Chamorro, ICAP (Latin America, Caribbean) | Marketing Manager, La Granja Villa
Rhys Wachter, ICAE (Asia Pacific) | Engineering and Safety Consultant, DRA Safety

Congratulations to the 2023 IAAPA Individual Achievement Award winners!

All 2023 IAAPA Award winners will be celebrated at the IAAPA Honors ceremony Sunday, March 3, at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Register today to secure your spot!

Born and raised in the heart of the theme park capital of the world, Destiny’s love for the attractions industry runs deep. Her journey began at Universal Studios, where she landed her first job in high school, setting the stage for a career rooted in creativity and storytelling.