The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) paid tribute to the 2012 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival on September 21st during the IFEA 57th Annual Convention & Expo – where the Festival was presented with four awards in the prestigious IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards competition. Awards were won in the following categories:
Gold Pinnacle (top honors) Best Media/Press Kit
Silver Pinnacle Best New Event – Wine Barrel Races
Silver Pinnacle Best Media Relations Campaign
Bronze Best Volunteer Program
Melody’s Ad Works, Inc. of Wildomar, the Festival’s Public Relations firm created the press kid and media relations campaign. The firm also produced materials and campaigns for four 2011 IFEA Awards, including two Gold for the press kit and most effective/creative news stunt.
The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival has won 15 IFEA Awards since 2009 and competes against world’s top festivals and events.
The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary, May 31st, June 1st and June 2nd at Lake Skinner Recreation area in the heart of Temecula Valley Wine Country. Located just north of San Diego County, in California, the Festival has successful history of celebrating Southern California Wine Country’s finest assets of clear skies dotted by hot air balloons, mild temperatures, and rolling vineyards. For Festival information visit www.tvbwf.com or call (951) 676-6713.