Golden Ticket Award for Best New Ride

Cedar Fair Parks Win Three Golden Ticket Awards for 2023

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it has earned three honors in Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards (GTA).

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it has earned three honors in Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards (GTA).
  • With 51 attractions across 70 acres, Schlitterbahn remains a fan favorite and a one-of-a-kind family waterpark and resort experience.
  • Other Cedar Fair coasters in the top 10 spots were King Dominion’s Intimidator 305 (#9) and Cedar Point’s Maverick (#10).
  • Other notable rankings from the Golden Ticket Awards:
    Best Water Ride in a Park: #4, Timber Mountain Log Ride at Knott’s Berry Farm

Six Flags Honored with Three Golden Ticket Awards

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Jeffrey Siebert, an industry veteran with over 28 years of experience, has been Park President of Six Flags Fiesta Texas since 2016.

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  • Jeffrey Siebert, an industry veteran with over 28 years of experience, has been Park President of Six Flags Fiesta Texas since 2016.
  • As further testament to Sieberts vision for Fiesta Texas, the park received its own Golden Ticket accolade.
  • In addition to Dr. Diabolicals Cliffhanger at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags unveiled an incredible line-up of thrill rides including Wonder Woman Flight of Courage at Six Flags Magic Mountain, the parks 20th coaster; Cat Woman Whip at Six Flags St. Louis; and Sidewinder Safari at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
  • Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests.

Cedar Fair Wins Three Golden Ticket Awards For 2022

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Monday, September 12, 2022

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it has earned three honors in Amusement Todays annual Golden Ticket Awards (GTA).

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it has earned three honors in Amusement Todays annual Golden Ticket Awards (GTA).
  • And Carowinds in North Carolina took home the highly coveted Best Steel Coaster for its giga coaster Fury 325, marking the seventh time it has won a Golden Ticket.
  • A total of 22 rides, attractions and events throughout Cedar Fairs portfolio of amusement parks and water parks were recognized by the GTA in 2022.
  • Cedar Points Steel Vengeance and Millennium Force finished second and third in the Best Steel Coaster category, giving Cedar Fair a clean sweep of the top three.

NFL Players Enjoy Financial Education Weekend With Houston-Based Private Wealth Advisor at Ameriprise Financial

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

HOUSTON, April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston-based Private Wealth Advisor and NFLPA-Registered Player Financial Advisor Crawford "Mickey" McGill, CFP, CRPC, AAMS, APMA, held his first annual Wisdom & Wealth Weekend for professional athletes.It was a weekend of financial literacy and fun for several NFL and CFL players at the offices of Ameriprise Financial.

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  • HOUSTON, April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston-based Private Wealth Advisor and NFLPA-Registered Player Financial Advisor Crawford "Mickey" McGill, CFP, CRPC, AAMS, APMA, held his first annual Wisdom & Wealth Weekend for professional athletes.It was a weekend of financial literacy and fun for several NFL and CFL players at the offices of Ameriprise Financial.
  • While in Houston, the players had the opportunity to meet with the sixth-grade winner of the Golden Ticket Award from Legacy the School of Sport Sciences.
  • As a Private Wealth Advisor and NFLPA-Registered Player Financial Advisor, McGill provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in one-on-one relationships with his clients.
  • At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more than 125 years.

Wingstop Inc. to Announce Fiscal First Quarter 2022 Financial Results on May 4, 2022, and Host Investor Day on May 17, 2022

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Monday, March 28, 2022

(NASDAQ: WING) today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fiscal first quarter 2022 financial results on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

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  • (NASDAQ: WING) today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fiscal first quarter 2022 financial results on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
  • The company also announced that it will host an investor day on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
  • A press release with fiscal first quarter 2022 results will be issued before the market opens on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
  • During the fiscal quarter ended December25, 2021, Wingstop generated 61.3% of sales via digital channels including Wingstop.com and the Wingstop app.

World Food Travel Association partners with World Food Championships on Tourism Development

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The two leading organizations the World Food Championships (WFC) and the World Food Travel Association (WFTA) have worked together before on custom food programming to assist destinations with unique chef events and contests.

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  • The two leading organizations the World Food Championships (WFC) and the World Food Travel Association (WFTA) have worked together before on custom food programming to assist destinations with unique chef events and contests.
  • Stay up to date on all culinary competition news, by following the World Food Championships on Twitter (@WorldFoodChamp), Facebook and Instagram (@WorldFoodChampionships).
  • About World Food Travel Association:
    The WFTA is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2001 by Erik Wolf, its current Executive Director.
  • The World Food Championships (WFC) is the highest stakes food competition in the world.

Connecticut Chef Makes “BIG” Splash At Food Competition With Seafood Champion Title

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Monday, December 27, 2021

The Connecticut Chef took on a highly-skilled field of competitors, including the previous Seafood Champion Josh Cooper.

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  • The Connecticut Chef took on a highly-skilled field of competitors, including the previous Seafood Champion Josh Cooper.
  • During the multi-day competition, the Seafood Competitors faced a series of culinary challenges.
  • Stay up-to-date on all culinary competition news, by following the World Food Championships on Twitter (@WorldFoodChamp), Facebook and Instagram (@WorldFoodChampionships).
  • The World Food Championships (WFC) is the highest stakes food competition in the world.

Texas Home Cook Achieves “Souper” Win At World Food Competition

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Monday, December 27, 2021

The Denton cook took on a highly-skilled field of competitors, including the previous Soup Champion Rocky Jullianelle.

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  • The Denton cook took on a highly-skilled field of competitors, including the previous Soup Champion Rocky Jullianelle.
  • Because McLains overall score of 92 out of 100 allowed her to jump Jullianelle and all other teams to claim her first World Soup Championship win.
  • Stay up-to-date on all culinary competition news, by following the World Food Championships on Twitter (@WorldFoodChamp), Facebook and Instagram (@WorldFoodChampionships).
  • The World Food Championships (WFC) is the highest stakes food competition in the world.

Two “Acies” For The World Sandwich Championship Win

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Friday, November 19, 2021

This years Sandwich Category was one of the most stacked in terms of returning champions competing, commented Mike McCloud, President and CEO of WFC.

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  • This years Sandwich Category was one of the most stacked in terms of returning champions competing, commented Mike McCloud, President and CEO of WFC.
  • In the field was two-time Sandwich Champion Kelli Fairchild-Cochran (2014, 2019), 2019 World Burger Champion Morgan Cheek, 2017 World Chef Champion Craig Baker and several other award-winning chefs.
  • For the Structured Dish Challenge, sandwich competitors were tasked with creating their very own version of a French Dip.
  • The World Food Championships (WFC) is the highest stakes food competition in the world.

Florida Baker Makes Food Sport History With Three-Peat Dessert Champion Title

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Not only did she succeed in being crowned a consecutive-year champion, but she has broken records being named the only competitor to ever become a three-time Category Champion.

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  • Not only did she succeed in being crowned a consecutive-year champion, but she has broken records being named the only competitor to ever become a three-time Category Champion.
  • In Food Sport, a competitor winning a category title more than once is a rare occurrence.
  • In fact, only a few cooks in the competitions nine-year history have been able to accomplish a repeat.
  • But by earning a three-peat champion title, Rahman has more than proved that she knows what a sweet victory tastes like.