Categories & Criteria

Theme park/amusement park – 1 million annual attendance and above

Theme park/amusement park – below 1 million annual attendance

Indoor or outdoor

Halloween, Christmas or other special celebration, perhaps something unique to a particular park

Best new in-park show or spectacular

Best new steel, wood or hybrid rollercoaster

Including flat rides, spinning rides, tower rides etc. but not rollercoasters

Best new family or child-friendly attraction, including small rollercoasters

Best new water ride (flume, raft ride etc.) in an amusement park/theme park

Best new waterslide or other attraction in a waterpark

Best new 3D/4D/VR/AR experience, or any other attraction featuring media content as an integral part of the experience (including dark rides)

Best use of theming to elevate an attraction to more than just a ride system etc.

Best new product designed to help operators manage and streamline their access control process

Innovative application of technology within parks, not the whole attraction itself – please provide details when you nominate

This special award will recognise an individual who has served the European attractions industry and played a significant role in its success

Nominees must meet the following criteria in order to be bestowed with the prestigious Industry Icon Award:

A clear commitment to working in the industry as a career.

Examples of going the extra ‘mile’ that results in outstanding performance.

Consistent application of good practice.

Excellence as a representative of the attractions industry to the customer and community.

High level of respect amongst colleagues and peers.

Undertaking training in subjects and skills relevant and helpful to their role.

Active membership of professional bodies and initiatives (associations, professional institutions, charities, etc).