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!
