(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin was honored at the 70th annual International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Convention and Expo with the IFEA World Festival and Event City Award and six IFEA Haas and Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards. This makes Dublin a three-time recipient of the World Festival and Event City Award (2012, 2014 and 2025).
The World Festival and Event City Award was created as a way for the global festivals and events industry to openly encourage, support and recognize positive local environments for festivals and events worldwide.
“We take immense pride in being home to internationally recognized events, including the renowned Dublin Irish Festival and the PGA Tour’s Memorial Tournament,” said Community Events Director Alison LeRoy. “These events exemplify our city’s commitment to exceptional planning, hospitality and cultural celebration.”
Dublin’s signature events are more than celebrations, they are engines of tourism, economic growth and community pride. Together, they draw tens of thousands of visitors, generate millions in local spending, support hotels and restaurants, attract worldwide media attention and engage thousands of volunteers who embody the spirit of Dublin.
This recognition reflects Dublin’s culture of excellence, innovation and connection, and reinforces the City’s reputation as a welcoming, world-class community where people choose to live, work, visit and invest.
This honor highlights Dublin’s leadership and the collaboration between our City, residents, volunteers and businesses who make Dublin thrive.
The IFEA Hass and Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards proudly recognize outstanding achievements in creativity, promotion, operations and community outreach. The winning pinnacle entries include:
Gold
Best Video Promotion
Dublin is Home: Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance
Best Event/ Organization E-Newsletter
Dublin Irish Festival E-news
Silver
Best Event Mobile Application/Adaptive Website
Dublin Irish Festival Mobile App
Best Single Magazine Display Ad
Dublin Irish Festival: Bring Your Wee Ones to the Irish Fest
Bronze
Best Printed Materials
Dublin Irish Festival Pocket Panel
Best Single Newspaper Display Ad
Dublin Irish Festival Display Ad
The IFEA recognizes outstanding accomplishments and top-quality creative, promotional, operational and community outreach programs and materials produced by festivals and events worldwide.
About the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA
Dublin is a city of nearly 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing options, superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant park space, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is ranked the number one small city in Ohio and is consistently named one of the safest cities in the nation. It is home to more than 20 corporate headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses, world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District. For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call 614.410.4400.
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Erin Santa
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614.410.4513 — Desk
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