Awards

Great Ohio coaster Club (GOCC) presents plaque
Michael Burke, president of GOCC, surprised Kennywood with a plaque congratulating the park's oldest operating roller coaster, the Jack Rabbit, on its 85th birthday. (The Jack Rabbit will have a special birthday party at the park on Sunday, July 16, 2006. Meanwhile, we're thrilled to receive an early birthday present!)

Michael Burke presents the award to Jackie Mitko, Kennywood Group Sales, following the coaster club's dinner at Kennywood on Saturday, May 20, 2006.

Kennywood Public Safety Department receives Award
Kennywood Entertainment thanks the Pleasant Hills Police Department for submitting its Public Safety Department's name for recognition by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Governor's Award program. The Commission commends dedicated organizations for their involvement in, and commitment to, the ideals of Community Oriented Policing.

Accepting the award on Monday, November 22, 2005, are:
Officers Carl Mowry (Kennywood), Ron Calhoun (Sandcastle), Kennywood Entertainment Public Safety Director John Dillion, and Officer Larry Russ (Kennywood.)

American Business Ethics Award
It was a most prestigious award, and Kennywood Entertainment Co. was proud to be one of the initial recipients.

Given by the Pittsburgh Chapter of Society of Financial Service Professionals last June. The American Business Ethics Award went to companies in three categories, based on employee totals. The 2001 honors went to Alcoa, Kennywood, and Waller Corporation.

Criteria were formidable. Awardees were chosen based on ethical business practice in everyday operation. Kennywood Entertainment is grateful for this honor.

International Kudos! The annual trade show of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) drew 30,000 amusement industry professionals from around the world to Orlando in November. From all those, five individuals were singled out for the 2002 Service Awards. Two are from Kennywood Entertainment Company.

Andy Quinn, Director of Community Relations at Kennywood, was presented with the Meritorious Service Award. It's given to "an individual or organization that has improved the industry's standing nationally or internationally." Andy is the IAAPA Government Relations Committee Chairman. The Outstanding Service Award is given to "persons who have constantly fostered a spirit of Goodwill and professionalism in the industry." The recipient was Bobbie Wages, current IAAPA Treasurer and Administrations Director of Lake Compounce, our park in Bristol, Connecticut. We're very proud of Andy and Bobbie for receiving these honors … but then, we always knew they were special!

St. Anthony Award Kennywood's collection of prestigious community awards grew by one in November, 2003. The park was a recipient of the St. Anthony School's 2003 Opportunity Award, one of those made at the annual dinner in the Westin Hotel. Bishop Donald Wuerl made the presentation. It acknowledges Kennywood's employment of students from the school in season positions. St. Anthony's mission is to provide an opportunity for mentally challenged children to attend the same school as their peers.
St. Anthony School's 2003 Opportunity Award Banquet Andy Quinn, Kennywood's Director of Community Relations, chats with Bishop Wuerl and with Kerri Jo Seddon and Kristen Wagoner (seated) at the St. Anthony School's 2003 Opportunity Award banquet. Kerri Jo is a Kennywood Team Member, who works in the Refreshment Department.
Best Park of the 20th Century Kennywood has long been acknowledged as "America's Finest Traditional Amusement Park." That designation has been accorded it by enthusiast organization polls, trade journals and the national media. In 2001 the park received even a loftier status: "Best International Traditional Amusement Park of the 20th Century." The accolade was voted by members of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain.

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