McAllen- The City of McAllen brought home the gold in 37 different categories for a variety of special events including the McAllen Holiday Parade, Palmfest, Moon Over Mazatlan and the McAllen International Carfest.
Numerous departments were recognized at the annual Texas Festivals and Events Association conference held July 21-24 in Corpus Christi.
The McAllen Cable Network, the McAllen Convention Center, Quinta Mazatlan and McAllen Parks and Recreation submitted applications for the first time this year.
“We are extremely honored to bring home the top awards in each category from an array of city events,” said Assistant City Manager Joe Vera. “To bring back a multitude of gold awards is proof of the time and effort that goes into each event making them a success.”
The City of McAllen picked up awards in the following categories:
Best use of social media-gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best Full-length tv production – gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best Full-length tv production- gold From Water to Wildlife in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Best event photograph- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best newspaper insert/supplement- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Most creative/effective news stunt- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best press/media kit- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best tv promotion- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best event video- silver PalmFest International Folk life Celebration
Best radio promotion- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best event website –gold State of the City
Best event website- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best organization website- gold Quinta Mazatlan
Best miscellaneous multimedia- bronze PalmFest International Folk life Celebration
Best event program- silver PalmFest International Folk life Celebration
Best miscellaneous printed materials- silver Moon Over Mazatlan Gala 2016
Best promotional poster- silver The McAllen International CarFest
Best promotional poster- bronze PalmFest International Folk life Celebration
Best promotional poster- silver Sunset Live outdoor concert series
Best commemorative poster- silver Planta Nativa Festival 2016
Best cover design- gold Forest Tots
Best cover design- silver McFun Lights Camera Action!
Best cover design- bronze From Water to Wildlife in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Best single newspaper display ad- gold The McAllen International CarFest
Best single newspaper display ad- silver PalmFest International Folk life Celebration
Best ad series- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best event photograph- gold 87th annual 4th of July Independence Day Celebration
Best event photograph- silver PalmFest International Folklife Celebration
Best event photograph- silver McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best event photograph- bronze McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best miscellaneous printed materials- silver Urban Sanctuary Program and Tours
Best miscellaneous printed materials- gold PalmFest International Folk life Celebration
Best event invitation- gold Moon Over Mazatlan Gala 2016
Best event invitation- gold PalmFest International Folklife Celebration
Best sponsor solicitation video- gold PalmFest International Folk life Celebration
Best sponsor solicitation video- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best sponsor solicitation package- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best sponsor follow-up report- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best sponsor- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best sponsor- gold PalmFest International Folk life Celebration
Best new sponsorship program- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best new sponsorship program- gold PalmFest International
Folk life Celebration
Best sponsorship program for individual sponsor- gold Fright Nite 5k
Best sponsorship program for individual sponsor- silver Forest Sculpture Trail
Best sponsorship program for individual sponsor- gold PalmFest International Folk life Celebration
Best sponsorship program for individual sponsor-gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best environmental program – gold Planta Nativa Festival 2016
Best volunteer program- silver PalmFest International Folk life Celebration
Best educational program- gold Nature Speakers Series
Best community outreach program- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best new event- gold Planta Nativa Festival 2016
Best children’s program- gold Southern Exposures Youth Nature Photo Contest
Best t-shirt design – silver 36th annual Golden Age Olympics
Best hat- gold McAllen International CarFest
Best miscellaneous clothing- gold McAllen Holiday Parade presented by La Plaza Mall
Best mascot- silver PalmFest International Folk life Celebration