The NEAAPA Awards Committee is currently seeking nominations for the NEAAPA Awards. You can nominate the employee of a NEAAPA member by completing the online application below. Applications can also be downloaded and sent in.
If you have questions, you can contact John Guertin, Awards Committee Chair at john@guertingraphics.com or Ed Hodgdon, NEAAPA Executive Director at ed@neaapa.com.
All nominations are due by January 31, 2026
(L to R) John Guertin, Awards Committee Chair; Lauren Weaver, Sally Dark Rides, winner of the 2023 Paragon Award; Chris Nicoli, NEAAPA President
2024 Winners
Alan E. Ramsay Safety Award: Steve Vourderis, Deno's Wonder Wheel Park
Paragon Award: Story Land
2023 Winners
Alan E. Ramsay Safety Award: Jhomar Bennett, Luna Park in Coney Island
Paragon Award: Sally Dark Rides
2022 Winners
Alan E. Ramsay Safety Award: Melissa Plante, CLM Risk Management
Paragon Award: RWS Entertainment Group
2021 Winners
Alan E. Ramsay Safety Award: Rui DaSilva, Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
Paragon Award: Gateway Ticketing Systems
Alan E. Ramsay Safety Award
The Alan E. Ramsay Safety Award is presented to an individual that has demonstrated "an unparalleled commitment to safety in the amusement parks and attractions industry." Alan Ramsay, a NEAAPA Past President and Hall of Fame member, was a certified risk evaluator and developed training materials for amusement rides and devices throughout the world. Alan embodied safety in our industry, and this award was created in his honor, as a lasting legacy to his contributions to the industry in New England.
Paragon Award for Marketing Excellence
The Paragon Award is presented to a member that has created outreach or advertising pieces that demonstrate "unequaled excellence in graphic promotion". This can include brochures, flyers, print advertising, social media promotion, etc.