Town Of Stouffville Receives Three International Awards For Events

Stouffville was awarded three 2026 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards from the International Festivals and Events Association.
The awards recognize outstanding achievement in event production, creativity, and community engagement, placing Stouffville among leading festivals and events organizations worldwide.

The three awards Stouffville was nominated for include: Gold received for the Best Overall Sponsorship Program (Budget: 50,000–500,000).
Bronze for Best Overall Entertainment Program (Budget: 50,000–500,000) was credited to the Stouffville Ribfest. Bronze for Best Event/Program Within an Event to Benefit a Cause (Budget: Under $50,000) was also awarded for the Stouffville Main Street 5K benefitting the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation.

“Our events play an important role in bringing people together, celebrating local pride, and creating lasting memories,” said Mayor Iain Lovatt. “These awards recognize the incredible work of our Events Team and the enthusiasm of a community that continues to show up, participate, and make Stouffville such a vibrant place to live.”

The IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards recognize excellence across all facets of event production, including marketing, programming, and community outreach and continue to be the standard for achievement and inspiration throughout the global festivals and events industry. Winners are selected by an international panel of industry experts.

Photo: Stouffville recives Three International Awards for Events. (Town of Stouffville photo)