The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), a non-profit representing compelling places and experiences worldwide, has announced it is accepting nominations for this year’s awards season.
The 29th Annual Thea Awards will celebrate excellence in the themed entertainment sector, recognising distinction and innovation in the sector and international visitor attractions industry.
The awards are designed to showcase how international audiences can be engaged by reinforcing the value of experience design and themed entertainment approaches.
A TEA representative explains: “Each year hundreds of submissions are received and considered by the TEA Thea Awards Judging Committee for outstanding destination attractions, breakthrough technology, event spectaculars, cultural attractions or guest experiences, as well as for individuals who have made their mark through a lifetime of distinguished achievements.”
A new award, which was introduced for the 28th Annual Awards, will return. The Thea Catalyst Award will be awarded to an individual who has made a recent and important impact which benefits the themed entertainment industry. “This is the award for dreamers and doers who have impacted or have influenced the creation of experiences,” adds the TEA.
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Nominations are now open until 8 July 2022, with eligible projects for the 29th cycle having to have taken place in the two-year period between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2022.
A successful list of recipients will be announced in November 2022, followed by a formal presentation of awards in Spring 2023 at the 29th Annual Thea Awards Gala, with a venue yet to be announced.
The TEA has produced a guide with tips for Thea submissions, and also released its rules and judging criteria for the 29th Annual Thea Awards.
Entries are free of charge and can be proposed through a dedicated submission portal. Further information can be requested by emailing the association directly.
The TEA Masters are also currently open for nominations, acknowledging the achievements of a broad range of disciplines including artists, craftspeople, producers and writers.
