ARLINGTON, Texas — The return of The Networking Event of the Year brings about the opportunity for experienced professionals to spotlight the best of the industry. The Golden Ticket Awards will take place on September 9 and 10 in San Antonio. In addition to the multitude of “getaway” offerings of the charming city, host parks Morgan’s Wonderland and Six Flags Fiesta Texas will welcome industry professionals for a weekend of social interaction, the sharing of best practices and the networking of creative ideas each park can offer.
While the ongoing planning is focused on making the event an engaging and entertaining one among industry colleagues, much information is already available. Interested industry professionals can find tentative schedules, registration information and more at goldenticketawards.com.
The Golden Ticket Awards have core categories offered annually, but certain categories are voted on specifically by industry professionals. Best New Innovation, Best Installation and the Leadership Award are the result of feedback from those in the know. Nominations are being accepted for these categories, in addition to nominations for Best New Show of 2022, which is reviewed by an elite panel of show fans.
For these categories, please follow these steps to nominate worthy candidates:
Leadership
In 300 words or less, summarize a person, park or company that has brought exemplary leadership practices to the industry describing the skills of an individual or improvements or growth brought on by his or her leadership. For a park, what practices or changes have been implemented to improve the guest experience? For a company, what initiatives have been taken to offer a superior product or advancements in safety? In all of these instances, does the nominee help improve and guide the industry via leadership?
•goldenticketawards.com/leadership
Best New Innovation
Is there a new procedure or product that has improved safety? Has a new addition improved throughput or traffic flow? Has a food product taken the park by storm thanks to an innovative introduction? Has a new invention made a park better for the guests? What changes are taking place or being implemented that are moving the industry forward? In 300 words or less, nominate what deserves recognition.
•goldenticketawards.com/innovation
Best Installation of 2022
Great new attractions are happening this year. Which particular attractions are clearly noteworthy because of the quality of ride, the efficiency of capacity and the operational procedures? Has theming elevated an attraction to world class? In 300 words or less, summarize what new installation of the past year surpasses others.
•goldenticketawards.com/installation
Best New Show of 2022
Nominations for this category are different. In an email communication to Golden Ticket Awards Communications Coordinator Tim Baldwin, state an interest to nominate a show by June 27. A recorded version of the show in its entirety must be uploaded to Amusement Today no later than July 3, 2022. Any show produced after last year’s Golden Ticket Awards is eligible. To be nominated, it must be a brand new show.
•email: tbaldwin@amusementtoday.com
