Dania Beach, FL (date) – The Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (DBCRA) was a big winner this year at the 23rd annual Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) convention and tradeshow, taking home 11 SUNSational Awards. The Program recognizes members' innovation, individuality and creative collaboration. The awards were won for the DBCRA’s 5th Annual Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration, The PATCH Farm and Market, and the Neighborhood Ambassadors Program.

“The SUNsational Awards have recognized and celebrated the talents of our members for more than two decades,” said Suzanne Neve, Executive Director of the FFEA. “ We’re proud of our members and their events – and excited to recognize them in this way each year.”

Nominations were accepted in nine categories, including Printed Materials; Outdoor Advertisement; PR / Media Campaign; Photo; Promotional Item; T-shirt; Broadcast Media; Multimedia Marketing and Programming. Each category included three budget levels. A total of 130 events submitted their materials for consideration.

Southeast Florida was well represented with FFEA Members in the area receiving 43 total awards.

City of Coral Springs (2)
City of Hialeah (4)
City of North Miami Parks & Recreation (2)
City of Pompano Beach (2)
City of Tamarac (1)
Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association (9)

Dania Beach CRA (11)

Florida Renaissance Festival (2) Margate CRA (1)
Winterfest, Inc. (9)

Nominations were judged by a blue ribbon panel representing media outlets, printing companies, website designers, photographers, promotional marketing professionals and social media experts.

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For more information on all of the DBCRA’s events, visit www.daniabeachcra.org or call 954-924-6801. For more information about FFEA, visit www.ffea.com.