Hall of Fame, Call for Nominations
Sing the praises of someone who has made a significant contribution to the fair industry with the WFA Hall of Fame Award. Honoring distinguished achievement for outstanding contribution to the fair industry, the award is presented at the annual Convention and Trade Show among the recipient's colleagues, friends and family members.
Members of WFA can nominate an individual for the Hall of Fame award and nominees are selected solely by the WFA Board of Governors consisting of the WFA Board President and former Hall of Fame winners.
Nominations and required support materials are due by Nov. 15. Nominate someone you know today!
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Showcase Your Fair's Talents
Submit your entries for the 49th annual Western Fairs Association Achievement Awards Program. The goal of the program is to recognize excellence and share new successful ideas and programs, as many of the best ideas are inspired from others. Winners will be featured in a free online resource library and members can leisurely peruse entries in a dedicated room at the annual WFA Convention and Trade Show January 8-11.
New this year- Service members are now encouraged to participate in the Achievement Awards Program. Check the official program for details.
- You may now nominate a fair for the Merrill Award--the highest honor awarded by the WFA Achievement Awards Program. Named in honor of WFA founder Louis Merrill, the award is given to member fairs that clearly demonstrate innovation, vision and excellence. A recipient for this year's Merrill Award will be selected from those nominated and from the Achievement Award winners by a WFA committee. The winner will be announced at the Awards Celebration at the WFA Convention January 8-11.
Download the complete program guide.
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Maximize Your Business Exposure
Western Fairs Association offers many opportunities to maximize your business exposure in 2012.
Trade Show--January 9-10 in Anaheim. Grow your business at the best fair trade show in the West, January 9-10 in Anaheim. More than half the booths are already sold! Book yours today! On the fence? Check out this video to see what you'd be missing.
Advertising--Purchase a full color, divider page in the long-living, must-have WFA Date List and Membership Directory. Only six spots left! Don't forget to reserve your spot in the Convention issue of the Fair Dealer. Advertising opportunities as low as $100! Contact Communications Manager Lori Hanley at lorih@fairsnet.org or (916) 927-3100.
Showcase--Perform your 15-minute audition for buyers at the annual WFA Convention and Trade Show January 8-11 in Anaheim and exponentially increase your exposure. Download an application or apply online. Video Showcase available for WFA members and Trade Show exhibitors.
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Register for CFA's Budget Workshop
"When times get tough, the tough get going." And, where do they go first? To the California Fairs Alliance Budget Workshop November 1-3 to spend three days in a focused, supportive environment with their colleagues, sharing the successes and failures of the 2011 season as they build plans for 2012 and beyond. We expect this event to be rich with stories and creative concepts, some proven, some yet to be tested. Clear your calendar, turn off your cell phone and bring your A-game!
Download the official California Fairs Alliance Budget Workshop agenda and register today. To ensure a low rate, book your hotel room by October 17.
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