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FAA Award Recipients

Each year at the Florida Attractions Annual Conference, outstanding members of our Association are recognized for their selfless contributions which move our industry forward. These members have gone above and beyond to ensure that the Florida Attractions Association continues to represent the premiere attractions of the world.

Outstanding
Attraction Members
 

2024  Cameron O'Connell, ZooTampa at Lowry Park
2023  Keith Clark, Flamingo Gardens
2022  Matt Johnson, IMAG History & Science Center
2021  Skip Alderman, Orlando Shakes

2019

  Diana Vega, Zoo Miami
2018

  Audrey and Kevin Jowett, Revolution Off Road

2017

  Jennifer Berthiaume, Lion Country Safari

2016

  Becky Bragg, Peace River - Canoe Outpost

2015

  Mary Stella, Dolphin Research Center

2014

  Joe Kasinski, Ripley's Believe It or Not! Orlando

2013

  The Soverns Family, Sawgrass Recreation Park

2012

  Nick Romeo, iFLY Orlando

2011

  Jennifer Montague, Fantasy of Flight

2010

  Valerie Bunting, Walt Disney World

2009

  Kim Long, Fantasy of Flight

2008

  Jamie Tacy, Mote Marine Aquarium

2007

  Keith Charlton, Pirate's Dinner Adventure

2006

  Phil Holmes, Walt Disney World

2005

  Charles Thibos, Everglades Alligator Farm

2004

  Andrew Hertz, Miami Seaquarium

2003

  David Tetzlaff, Caribbean Gardens

2002

  Susan Dougherty, Homosassa Springs State       Park

2001

  Bill Lupfer, Astronaut Hall of Fame

2000

  JJ Coonan, National Museum of Naval Aviation

1999

  Rose Rinaldi, Jungle Gardens

1998

  Frank & Betty Usina, St. Augustine Scenic     Cruise

1997

  Michael Morawski, Ernest Hemingway Home

1996

  Kim Hawk, Church Street Station

1995

  Sandra Manning, Flamingo Gardens

1994

  Donna Turner, Gatorland

1993

  Wayne Atherholt, Salvador Dali Museum

1992

  Charlene Johnston, Bok Tower Gardens

1991

  Sharon Du Mond, Monkey Jungle

1990

  Gary Thomas, Edison Winter Home

1989

  Jim Kay, Planet Ocean



Outstanding
Associate Members 

2024  John Penney, BlackDog Advertising
2023  Lou Rocco, Global Sourcing International, LLC
2022  Pam Wells, Dippin' Dots
2021   Lisa Sbuttoni, Fort Myers River District Alliance
2019   Josh Liebman, Amusement Advantage
2018   Neca and Retta Logan, AAA Flag & Banner
2017   Nicole Dubinsky, Dippin' Dots
2016   Emily Howard, PGAV Destinations
2015
  Matt Heller, Performance Optimist Consulting
2014
  Sandy Edwards, Greater Miami CVB
2013
  Kevin McNulty, NetWeave Social Networking
2012
  Sal Dickinson, Florida Vacation Auction
2011
  Gordon Reigelman, Welcome Guide-Map / CJ   Publishers
2010
  Lauren Middleton, FPIS Inc. Brochure   Distribution & Travel Marketing
2009
  Linda Higgins, FPIS Inc. Brochure Distribution &   Travel Marketing
2008
  Tera Kenney, Kenney Communications
2007
  Nick Romeo, SEE Visitors Magazines
2006
  Ruth Ann Kenney, Kenney Communications
2005
  Sharon Creedon, Miles Media Group
2004
  Mark Reid, Best Read Guide
2003
  Sandra Gray, USI Insurance Services Corp.
2002
  Mike White, Exit Info
2001 
  Drake Decker, Florida Suncoast Tourism   Promotions
2000
  Eileen Dubin, CTM Brochure Display
1999
  Shawn Ulrich, Eller Media
1998
  Bob Bacon, MGA
1997
  Barbara Kenney, Kenney Communications
1996
  Chuck Wray, Jr., Welcome Guide-Map
1995
  J.D. Sobol, 3M Media
1994
  Larry van Dusseldorp, VanDee Distribution   Services
1993
  Theresia Hauger, Vacation Stretchers
1992
  John Welday, Southeast Advantage
1991
  John Roberts, Central Florida Press
1990
  Fred Ford, SEE Magazine
1989
  Betty McPherson, FPIS Inc.

Chairman's Award 

2024  Sonny Flynn
2023  Janet & Dean Mixon
2022  Dr. Peter Ricci
2021   Jennifer Green
2020   Mike Donaldson
2019    Betty Pratt
2018 

  Barbara Kenney

2017

  Thom Stork

2016

  Mary Altman

2015

  Rick Cain

2014

  Frank Lockwood

2013

  Anita Lupfer

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