All Entries MUST include a PowerPoint 'PPT presentation that summarizes the key information for the

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• All Entries MUST include a PowerPoint (.PPT)
  presentation that summarizes the key information
  for the judges to review.
• The file size is limited to 10MB.
• These slides are designed to provide a general
  template for how to organize your entry
  information.

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Contact Information  Contact Name Facility Address
E-mail Address Web Site Phone Fax Award Category
Being Entered Insert a logo representative of
your organization.
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• Provide a short summary of your facility. 
• Name and location
• Facility size
• Facility staff (full time, part time and seasonal
  employees)
• Facility history
• Notable achievements
• Number of rides/attractions (where applicable)
• What are you famous for?
• Insert a picture that represents your facility
  activity

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• Describe Your Program
• in 200 words,
• giving an overview of the program,
• and identifying the unique and
• outstanding features of the program.

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• Describe Your Program In Detail
• explaining how it works and
• the specifics of the program.

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• Resources
• Highlight the range and quality of resources
  developed uniquely for this program.
• Consider inserting pictures to show what sort of
  resources were developed.

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• Program Delivery
• How was your program delivered? 
• Describe the program delivery format and special
  features in detail.

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• Unique, Innovative Best Practice
• Highlight any aspects of your program that were
  unique, innovative or best practice?

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• The Positive Impact Of Your Program
• Explain how the program impacted your people and
  your facility, identifying any results.
• What was the participation rate?
• What was the impact on employees, guests,
  profitability, and any other measures that are
  relevant.
• Consider adding testimonials, quotes, statistics
  or dollars that demonstrate the positive impact
  of your program.

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• Evaluating Your Program Objectives
• How did you evaluate your program?
• Were the objectives met?
• How were the objectives met?
• What type of evaluation did you conduct for this
  program?
• What other methods did you use to evaluate this
  program?
• Consider including testimonials, quotes or other
  examples that support the evaluation process.

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Entry Deadline is September 14, 2009.
Please complete your application at
http//www.iaapa.org/membership/awards/SpiritofExc
ellence/. In addition to submitting your
PowerPoint online, you may also mail support
materials. All additional materials must be sent
in triplicate (3 complete sets) and must be
received by the deadline. COD items will not be
accepted. Be sure to clearly identify which
submission your materials are designed to
support. Mail to IAAPA Spirit of
Excellence Attn Linda Gerson 1448 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314 USA Questions may be
directed to Linda Gerson at lgerson_at_iaapa.org.
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Winners will be announced at the 2009 IAAPA Expo
and Trade Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday Nov. 17th
at 330pm. Registered conference delegates are
invited to the awards presentation, which will be
presented by an exclusive panel of industry HR
professionals who will also share their secrets
and tips for attracting, training and retaining
employees. This is a not to be missed educational
awards event!