Richmond, BC, Canada — WhiteWater is proud to receive an IAAPA Best New Product Award for its themed design on an AquaPlay RainFortress. The company would also like to extend its congratulations to Franceen Gonzales, WhiteWater’s Executive Vice President – Business Development, for receiving the IAAPA Outstanding Service Award.
WhiteWater was awarded IAAPA’s Best New Product Award in the Themed Exhibit Design for Zoos, Aquariums, and Museums category for the custom themed AquaPlay RainFortress installed at Zoombezi Bay in May 2014. The theming designed and produced by WhiteWater’s expert artists can be found in Columbus, Ohio at Zoombezi Bay, the waterpark connected to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
The Outstanding Service Award is presented in recognition of a member individual who works to foster the spirit of goodwill, professionalism, and higher levels of performance within the industry. Franceen Gonzales has served the attractions industry for 25 years as a dedicated leader and contributor to the industry as an educator and volunteer.
WhiteWater is honored to accept these awards and receive recognition for the hard work WhiteWater employees devote to the company and to the industry every day. Whitewater has received seven awards this fall from EAS, World Waterpark Association and IAAPA , four for Best New Products.