Leading Edge Award

Program Overview

Awarded to individuals or parks for creativity in the development of new themes, facilities, programs, services or operational concepts in the water attractions industry; and to suppliers who have developed new concepts, products or services to the benefit of park members, their customers and the water attractions industry. Nominations for the 2026 award will open Summer of 2026. More Info

2025 Honorees

Below are the 2025 Award recipients.  Click the green Download More Info button below to download a PDF with more details about the Leading Edge recipients. 

For their work on Bavarian Blast Waterpark

For their work on Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key

For their work on Kalahari's Summer Savanna Outdoor Waterpark Expansion

For their work on OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark

For their work on Sun World Ha Nam Waterpark

For their work on Yas Waterworld Expansion

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Prior Years' Honorees

Find the list of previous award winners from 1992 to 2025 in a downloadable PDF format.