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Congratulations to all of the 27th Annual Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Thea Awards recipients from across the globe!

We especially would like to congratulate our partners at Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), as well as Dr. Jane Goodall and Bill Wallhauer from the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI). Both WDI and JGI were bestowed with the honor of receiving the Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement for 2021.

The Oscars of the themed entertainment industry, the Thea Awards are regarded as the industry’s highest honor and a symbol of excellence.

2021 THEA Awards For Outstanding Achievement: AOA Projects

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall

These projects not only pushed the boundaries of technology, but embody the essence of storytelling.

AOA is proud and honored to have played pivotal roles in bringing these award-winning projects to life. We would like to thank our incredibly talented team of Show Set Designers, Thematic Artist, Construction Managers, and Technical Directors who helped create these worlds of wonder and inspiration.

AOA is honored to have had a hand in many other award-winning projects.

THEMED ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION AWARDS

2020    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge -  Show Set Design and Technical Direction 

2019 Volcano Bay - Project Management

2018     Frozen Ever After - Field Art Direction and Technical Direction

2018     Avatar Flight of Passage - Field Art Direction and Technical Direction

2017     Shanghai Disneyland - Project Management and Technical Direction

2017     Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle of the Sunken Treasure - Project Management

2017     Pandora - The World of Avatar - Field Direction and Technical Direction

2015     The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Diagon Alley - Theatrical Design and Production Lead

2015     Harry Potter and  the Escape from Gringotts - Special Effects Design and Production

2011     Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey - Special Effects Design and Production

2011     The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Hogsmeade - Special Effects Design and Production

2007     Expedition Everest - Theatrical Design and Production Lead

2005     Mission: SPACE - Project Management

2005     Lucky the Dinosaur - Theatrical Design and Production Lead

2001     Millennium Village Experience - Project Management

2000    Animator's Palate - Production Design and Manager

2000   Test Track Presented by GM - Theatrical Design and Production Lead

1999     Animal Kingdom - Theatrical Design and Production Lead

1998     Encounter Restaurant at LAX - Theatrical Design and Production Lead

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