November 30 , 2004

TCID FESTIVAL EXECUTIVE
EARNS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION

 The Woodlands Town Center’s Nick Wolda receives certification

    At the recent convention of the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) in Boston, Nick Wolda , vice president of marketing & public affairs for Town Center Improvement District in The Woodlands, received professional designation as a Certified Festivals and Events Executive (CFEE).

The certification program was initiated by the IFEA in 1983 and recognizes professionals in the festivals and events industry who have attained the highest level of competency in their field. Requirements for obtaining the CFEE designation include experiential career achievements; required course work; published article(s) based on research pertaining to events; professional speaking requirements; and meeting the professional standards of the association and its assessment board. The program typically takes four years for completion.

IFEA President & CEO, Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE, states, “The CFEE designation is a mark of distinction. These individuals have proven their commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, which in turn translates into the continued growth and success of their own festivals/events, as well as our industry as a whole.”

Wolda joins only 200 other festival/event professionals from around the world who have earned their CFEE certifications since the program’s inception 21 years ago.

For further information, please contact
Paul Jamieson, of SunFest of Palm Beach, FL 561.659.5980 or
Brad Thomas of Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO 417.338.8271.