IATP Awards
Each year, the International Adventure & Trampoline Park Association (IATP) proudly recognizes outstanding members who embody its mission and set the standard for excellence in the industry through best practices, innovation, and leadership.
These prestigious awards celebrate individuals and organizations that go above and beyond to elevate the indoor trampoline park experience, ensuring safety, growth, and success within the industry.
By honoring those who demonstrate exceptional dedication and commitment, IATP continues to inspire and drive excellence across all member parks.
Current Awards
Chairman’s Award
The Chairman’s Award is the association’s highest honor, recognizing individuals who have made exceptional contributions through meritorious service, extraordinary leadership, or significant advancements in the association or the adventure attractions industry. This award is presented to those whose outstanding service or actions have greatly enhanced the prestige and standing of a committee, the association, or the industry as a whole.
Recipients
2024
Ed ReedPioneer Award
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.
Recipients
2024Dave Schaffer2014George Nissen2013Jess RobinsonInnovation Excellence Award
The Innovation Excellence Award recognizes a park brand or IATP member vendor for outstanding achievement in developing and implementing patented designs, technologies, or processes that have significantly advanced the adventure and trampoline park industry. This award applies to achievements from 2020 to Present.
Recipients
2024Slick City Action ParksGravity-Defying Contribution Award
The Gravity-Defying Contribution Award honors an IATP committee member who has shown exceptional dedication and made significant contributions to the association. This award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in providing valuable insights, support, and leadership, helping shape the association’s success and advancing its mission.
Recipients
2024Gina ElliottBreakthrough Product of the Year Award
The Breakthrough Product of the Year Award recognizes an IATP member or vendor for launching a new product that has significantly impacted the indoor adventure and trampoline park industry. The award highlights innovation, safety, functionality, customer experience, and market demand, with the winning product demonstrating a meaningful contribution to the industry.
Recipients
2024SemnoxMarketing Campaign of the Year
The Marketing Campaign of the Year Award honors a park member who has demonstrated exceptional creativity, effectiveness, and ingenuity in their marketing efforts. Whether through a standout campaign, innovative promotion, or the successful launch of a new product or service, the recipient has made a significant impact in engaging their audience and elevating their brand.
Recipients
2024Samuel WhittingtonExhibitor of the Year
The Exhibitor of the Year Award honors an exhibitor who makes a significant impact at the IATP Annual Conference and Trade Show. This award recognizes exceptional professionalism, creativity, and dedication in showcasing innovative products and services that enhance the park experience, while fostering valuable connections and contributing to the success of the IATP community.
Recipients
2024Shock Trampolines2023Gel Blasters2022Wristband Resources2019Active82018Amuze2017Fun Spot2016Best American Trampolines
Legacy Awards
IATP Person of the Year
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.
Recipients
2015Phil Slaggert2016Peter Brown2017Jeff Platt2018Dave Schaeffer2019Arch Adams2022Wayne Pierce2023Case LawrenceIATP Leadership Award
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.
Recipients
2018Apex2019Jump House Germany – Christoph Ahmadi/Till Walz2022Ed Reed2023Suzy Wolfe JewellIATP Community Service Award
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.
Recipients
2016Rockin’ Jump2017Sky High Sports2018Flying Squirrel – Guatemala2019Air Insanity-Rochester, MN2022Adventure Air Sports-Rock Hill2023Flight Adventure Park-IsauteIATP Brand Growth Award
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.
Recipients
2018Flying SquirrelIATP Leader of the Pack Award
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.
Recipients
2018CircustrixIATP Safety Award
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.
Recipients
2018Ed Reed