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FACE Amusement Group’s Human Resources team celebrates the company’s IAAPA Brass Ring Excellence Award for Best Talent Acquisition Program, recognizing FACE’s people-first approach to recruiting, developing and retaining talent across its growing portfolio of entertainment destinations.
Pictured, left to right, are Ron Villalobos, Paige Goff, Dawson Jones, Deb Christensen, Alyssa Denault and Ivan Bruno. Not pictured: Glenn Newman.
Photo credit: Jason Davis/FACE Amusement Group.
Johnson City, TN (RestaurantNews.com) FACE Amusement Group, a leading operator of family entertainment centers and attractions across the United States, has received the prestigious IAAPA Brass Ring Excellence Award for Best Talent Acquisition Program, recognizing the company’s innovative and successful approach to recruiting, developing and retaining top talent across its growing portfolio of entertainment destinations.
Presented by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the Brass Ring Excellence Awards recognize outstanding achievements and best practices throughout the global attractions industry.
FACE Amusement Group was selected for its people-first talent strategy, which focuses on attracting exceptional team members, creating meaningful career pathways, investing in leadership development and fostering a workplace culture centered on growth, engagement and opportunity.
“At FACE, we believe exceptional guest experiences begin with exceptional team members,” said Bucky Mabe, CEO of FACE Amusement Group. “Receiving this IAAPA Brass Ring Excellence Award is a tremendous honor and validates our commitment to building a culture where people can grow, lead and build meaningful careers. As we continue to expand, investing in our people remains one of our highest priorities and greatest competitive advantages.”
The award comes as FACE Amusement Group continues to expand its portfolio of attractions and entertainment experiences, creating new employment opportunities and career growth paths across multiple markets nationwide.
“Our people are the heart of our success,” said Deb Christensen, Chief People Officer for FACE Amusement Group. “This award recognizes the dedication of our recruiting and operations teams who work every day to attract, develop and retain exceptional talent. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to creating a workplace culture where team members feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. We are honored that IAAPA has recognized the importance of investing in people and building strong teams.”
The IAAPA Brass Ring Excellence Awards are among the highest honors in the attractions industry, celebrating innovation, leadership and operational excellence among attractions, suppliers and industry professionals worldwide.
About FACE Amusement Group
FACE Amusement Group owns and operates a growing collection of entertainment and hospitality experiences throughout the United States. Specializing in good, clean, family fun, its amusement portfolio includes Arcade City, Big Top Arcade, Rockin’ Raceway Arcade, 7D Dark Ride Adventure, LuLu’s Beach Arcade, Mountain of Youth Ropes Course and The Mirror Maze. Its growing hospitality portfolio includes Guy’s Branson Kitchen and Bar, Downtown Flavortown Pigeon Forge and Downtown Flavortown Myrtle Beach.
With games of skill and rides that thrill, crazy mazes and racetrack blazes, FACE Amusement Group creates entertainment experiences where families and friends can compete, connect and create memories that last a lifetime.
FACE Amusement Group has received the Great Place to Work® recognition for its company for the past three years. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at FACE Amusement Group.
In addition to providing exceptional entertainment options, the company’s core values of Faith, Attitude, Consistency and Excellence (FACE) drive its wide-reaching philanthropic efforts, including the unique Bear Hugs program. For every stuffed bear plush toy won in a FACE Amusement claw machine, the company donates another bear to a local charity. To date, FACE Amusement Group has donated over 20,000 stuffed bears to a variety of charities. FaceAmusement.com.
About IAAPA
IAAPA is a diverse and dynamic community of global attractions professionals. As the largest international trade association for permanently located attractions, IAAPA unifies the attractions community, connects people to learn and grow together, and promotes the highest professional standards for excellence and safety around the world.
Founded in 1918, IAAPA represents over 9,000 leading industry attractions and supplier companies, consultants, and individual members from more than 100 countries. Members include professionals from amusement parks, theme parks, attractions, water parks, resorts, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, science centers, museums, cruise lines, manufacturers, and suppliers.
IAAPA’s global headquarters and North America office are in Orlando, Florida, U.S. IAAPA also maintains offices in Brussels, Belgium; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Hong Kong SAR, China; Shanghai, China; and, Mexico City, Mexico.
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FACE Amusement Media Contacts:
Kim Dettwiller Burton / kim@teamstrategies.net
Andrew Bledsoe / Andrewb@faceamusement.com