SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 32nd ANNUAL THEA AWARDS JUDGING CYCLE ARE NOW OPEN!

Deadline for Submissions: 11 July 2025 – 5:00 PM PST

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Recognizing a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievements

The Buzz Price Thea Award is presented once each award cycle to honor an individual for:

• Lifetime Achievement or

• Outstanding Contribution(s) to the Compelling Places and Experiences Industry

Who Is Eligible?

Nominees must meet the following criteria:

Excellence in Craft
Demonstrated contributions to compelling places and experiences, exemplifying the highest standards of creativity and innovation.

Public Leader
An outstanding spokesperson and role model for excellence in the industry.

Active in the Industry
Must be alive and preferably still active in their field. Retired individuals may be considered if they remain actively involved. No posthumous awards.

Industry Recognition
Widely respected and admired throughout the themed entertainment industry.

Thea Awards Participation
Must be willing and able to participate in the Thea Awards Ceremony.

Committee Membership
All past recipients become lifelong members of the Thea Awards Judging Committee and are expected to stay engaged with industry developments.

No Conflicts of Interest

• Current Thea Awards Judging Committee members and TEA International Board voting members are not eligible.

• Candidates may not be present when their nomination is discussed or voted on.

Who Should Not Be Nominated?

• Owners, financiers, managers, and operators (typically recognized by IAAPA Hall of Fame).

• Focus is on creators and producers – writers, producers, artists, architects, technicians, engineers, designers, and others who invent and create compelling experiences.

Eligibility of Past Awardees

Recipients of other individual awards (e.g., Masters of Their Craft, TEA Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award, Thea Catalyst Award) remain eligible for this award.

About Lifetime Thea Committee Membership

• Lifetime Membership for all living recipients of this award (formerly the Thea Lifetime Achievement Award), including Monty Lunde (Outstanding Individual, 1996).

• Members may serve as Committee members, Vice Chair, or Chair, even if serving on the TEA International Board.

• Judge Emeritus status is available for retired members, who can return to active judging at any time.

How to Submit a Nomination

Deadline for Submissions: 11 July 2025 – 5:00 PM PST

SUBMIT HERE