IATP Awards
Each year, IATP recognizes the members who bring our mission to life—those setting the standard in safety, innovation, leadership, and operational excellence.
These awards celebrate the individuals and organizations who elevate the adventure park experience and inspire the entire industry to grow stronger, safer, and more successful.
Ed Reed
2024
Dave Schaffer
2024
George Nissen
2014
Jess Robinson
2013
Intelliplay
2025
Slick Slide
2024
Gina Elliott
2024
Cyclobeat
2025
TopJump
2025
CSE Entertainment
2025
Gel Blasters
2023
Wristband Resources
2022
Active8
2019
Amuze
2018
Fun Spot
2017
Best American Trampolines
2016
CURRENT AWARDS
The Chair’s Award is the Association’s highest honor, recognizing an individual whose leadership, vision, and influence have left a lasting mark on the global adventure and trampoline park industry.
This award honors those who have pioneered growth, inspired innovation, and advanced professional standards across the industry through their actions, ideas, and leadership. Recipients may include operators, manufacturers, suppliers, or other professionals whose work has reshaped how the industry operates or is perceived.
The Pioneer Award is the association’s premier award for innovation, recognizing individuals who have had a significant influence on the adventure attractions industry.
This award honors those who have created bold and innovative products, services, designs, processes, concepts, or analyses that have had a major impact on the industry.
The Innovation Excellence Award recognizes an IATP member vendor for exceptional achievement in developing and demonstrating new technologies, patented designs, or processes that have the potential to significantly advance the adventure and trampoline park industry.
This award honors emerging innovation — groundbreaking concepts, systems, or technologies that may not yet be commercially released but have been proven through research, pilot programs, or field demonstrations to improve safety, enhance operations, or redefine the guest experience.
The Gravity-Defying Contribution Award honors an IATP member, individual, or park that has demonstrated exceptional dedication and meaningful contribution to the advancement of the Association and the broader adventure park community.
This award recognizes those who have gone above and beyond in providing leadership, insight, and support through committee participation, project involvement, or community initiatives that strengthen the IATP mission, elevate industry standards, and enhance the global perception of adventure and trampoline parks.
The Breakthrough Product of the Year Award recognizes an IATP member vendor for the successful commercial release of a new product or major upgrade that has made a measurable impact on the indoor adventure and trampoline park industry within the past year. This award honors products that deliver proven results — those that have moved beyond development into widespread use.
The winning product is one that operators are actively using and endorsing for its performance, reliability, and ability to enhance the guest experience, improve safety, streamline operations, or drive profitability.
The Marketing Campaign of the Year Award honors an IATP park that has demonstrated exceptional creativity, strategy, and measurable impact in their marketing efforts. This award celebrates campaigns that effectively capture audience attention, elevate brand presence, and drive measurable results through innovative storytelling, digital engagement, or community outreach.
Whether through a standout seasonal promotion, a unique brand partnership, or the successful launch of a new attraction or service, the recipient has demonstrated marketing excellence that not only boosts their business but also reflects the energy, creativity, and professionalism of the adventure and trampoline park industry.
The Exhibitor of the Year Award celebrates the exhibitor who leaves the strongest impression on attendees at the IATP Annual Conference and Trade Show.
Chosen by member vote, this award recognizes an exhibitor whose presence, professionalism, and creativity stand out, engaging attendees, showcasing innovative products or services, and contributing to the overall energy and success of the event and the IATP community.
Case Lawrence
2023
Wayne Pierce
2022
Arch Adams
2019
Dave Schaeffer
2018
Jeff Platt
2017
Peter Brown
2016
Phil Slaggert
2015
Suzy Wolfe Jewell
2023
Ed Reed
2022
Jump House Germany – Christoph Ahmadi/Till Walz
2019
Apex
2018
Flight Adventure Park-Isaute
2023
Adventure Air Sports-Rock Hill
2022
Air Insanity-Rochester, MN
2019
Flying Squirrel – Guatemala
2018
Sky High Sports
2017
Rockin’ Jump
2016
Flying Squirrel
2018
Circustrix
2018
Ed Reed
2018
Legacy Awards
The Person of the Year Award was presented to an IATP member who had a distinguished record of leadership and service to the entertainment industry and the association.
Their contributions advanced the mission of IATP: to promote, support, educate, and develop professionals who led the delivery of programs and projects within the built environment.
The IATP Leadership Award was presented to an IATP member park or individual in good standing who embodied the spirit of the IATP mission by demonstrating a commitment to optimally safe operations, proven innovative leadership, and a positive representation of the trampoline park industry.
The IATP Community Service Award was presented to an IATP member park in good standing that demonstrated exceptional community involvement and a strong partnership with a charitable cause.
This award recognized their efforts in making a positive impact on their local community through outreach, support, and giving back.
The IATP Brand Growth Award recognized an IATP member who successfully expanded their brand while upholding IATP’s values and standards.
Through strategic growth, innovation, and excellence, the recipient demonstrated leadership in building a strong, reputable brand that contributed to the industry’s success and development.
The IATP Leader of the Pack Award recognized the member who brought the greatest number of attendees to the Annual Conference & Trade Show.
This award highlighted their efforts in promoting the event, fostering engagement, and strengthening connections within the IATP community, contributing to the conference’s success and growth.
The award was presented to the individual who best advanced IATP’s safety goals.
Recognized for their commitment to promoting safety within the trampoline park industry, the recipient led initiatives and implemented measures that significantly enhanced safety for both guests and staff, setting a high standard for the industry.
Celebrate Excellence
Whether you’re innovating new attractions, strengthening operations, or building safer guest experiences, your work drives our community forward. Join IATP and stand alongside the leaders who set the standard.
