The City of West Columbia is excited to announce that the Meeting Street Music Fest and Kinetic Derby Day have been recognized with prestigious honors at the 2024 International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards. The awards were presented on Sunday, September 29, during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony at the IFEA Annual Convention & Expo in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Meeting Street Music Fest was awarded:

• Gold – Best Promotional Poster (attached)
• Gold – Best Promotional Billboard (attached)
• Silver – Best Event Website, www.meetingstreetmusicfest.com
• Bronze – Best On-Site Décor (Large MSMF Logo props) (pictured below)

Kinetic Derby Day was recognized with a Silver Tie in the category of Best Video Promotion, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPbkIENvves.

Sponsored by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, the Pinnacle Awards competition celebrates the creativity, innovation, and operational excellence of festivals and events worldwide. Entries came from globally renowned events, including the Alaska State Fair, the Dublin Irish Festival, Musikfest, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, and Vivid Sydney.

Mayor Tem Miles said, “We are incredibly proud of the recognition the Meeting Street Music Fest and Kinetic Derby Day received. These awards are a testament to the dedication, hard work, and creativity of our team and the community that supports these events. Our goal has always been to make West Columbia a hub of culture, celebration, and creativity, and we are excited to be recognized among global competition.”

Director of Events and Publications Kelli Ricard said, “We are thrilled to receive these awards from the International Festival and Events Association. It is truly an honor to be recognized on this international stage. We look forward to building on this achievement and further elevating our city as a first-rate event destination and a point of pride for our community. We sincerely thank our committee members, sponsors, business owners, volunteers, and attendees who make these free community events possible.

The IFEA Pinnacle Awards honor festivals and events for their exceptional efforts across 62 categories, including TV/Radio, Social and Multimedia, Print, Merchandise, Sponsorship, Education, Accessibility, and more. The competition encourages event producers to push the boundaries of innovation and community engagement.

“The IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards recognize the outstanding achievements and top-tier creativity, promotional efforts, operational excellence, and community outreach demonstrated by festivals and events worldwide,” said Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE, President & CEO of the IFEA. “By striving for the highest standards across all budget levels and regions, this competition elevates the quality of festivals and events globally.”

Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the IFEA is the premier association for festival and event professionals worldwide. Through its Pinnacle Awards and other initiatives, the IFEA aims to foster a globally united industry that touches lives in a positive way through celebration.

For a complete list of 2024 Pinnacle Award winners, visit www.ifea.com/p/industryawards/pinnacleawards/pastpinnaclewinners.