Since its formation in 1971 the International Cinema Technology Association has morphed into the most important international association dedicated to equipment and new technologies throughout the global theatrical market.
NACA Award
Acknowledges excellence in categories such as Best New Build, Best Cinema Refurbishment and Best Use of Technology. These awards honor the innovation, dedication and contributions of cinemas that have enriched our communities and industry, serving as inspiration for the future of cinema.
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2024 |
BEST NEW BUILD — B&B Theatres Red Oak 12, Red Oak, TX |
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2024 |
BEST CLASSIC REFURBISHMENT — The Playhouse Cinema Lab, New Canaan, CT |
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2024 |
BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY — Golden Ticket Cinemas Greenville Grande IMAX + Elite, Greenville, NC |
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2024 |
BEST TRADITIONAL REFURBISHMENT— Phoenix Theatres Great Northern, North Olmsted, OH |
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2023 |
BEST NEW BUILD CINEMA- Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX |
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2023 |
BEST CINEMA REFURBISHMENT- B&B Theatres Creve Coeur West Olive 10 |
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2023 |
BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY- Emagine Entertainment Batavia |
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2023 |
JURY PRIZE - FatCats Cinemas LEHI, UT |
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2022 |
BEST CINEMA REFURBISHMENT- Phoenix Theatres, KENTWOOD, MI |
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2022 |
BEST USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY- Cinéma Triomphe XPX Lachenate, Quebec |
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2022 |
BEST NEW BUILD- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Arlington, Texas |
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2021 |
BEST CINEMA REFURBISHMENT- Classic Cinemas Tivoli, Downers Grove, Illinois |
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2021 |
BEST COMEBACK EXHIBITOR- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Austin, Texas |
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2021 |
BEST NEW BUILD CINEMA- Movie Tavern Brookfield Sq, Brookfield, Wisconsin |
Rodney Award
The Rodney Award was created to recognize the outstanding ICTA Dealer. The criteria for selection is: The dealer should be aggressive in marketing and sales; should maintain an adequate inventory; provide quality installation; provide quality after sales service; and should have a good product and application knowledge. It is presented each year at the Annual Convention.
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2023 |
Integrity Entertainment Systems |
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2022 |
Franklin Designs |
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2020 |
Sonic Equipment Company |
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2018 |
American Cinema Equipment |
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2017 |
Tri-State Theatre Supply |
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2016 |
Tri-State Theatre Supply |
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2015 |
American Cinema Equipment |
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2014 |
American Cinema Equipment |
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2013 |
Tristate Theatre Supply Company |
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2012 |
Cinematronix |
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2011 |
Bright Star Systems Corp. |
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2010 |
Cinema Equipment & Supplies, Inc. |
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2009 |
American Cinema Equipment |
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2008 |
Universal Cinema Services, Inc. |
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2007 |
American Cinema Equipment |
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2006 |
American Cinema Equipment |
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2005 |
Universal Cinema Services, Inc. |
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2004 |
Universal Cinema Services, Inc. |
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2003 |
Bright Star Systems Corp. |
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2002 |
Harrah’s Theatre Equipment |
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2001 |
Universal Cinema Services, Inc. |
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2000 |
American Cinema Equipment |
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1999 |
Bright Star Systems |
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1998 |
Media Technology Source |
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1997 |
Bright Star Systems |
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1996 |
Media Technology Source |
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1994 |
Hadden Theatre Supply |
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1993 |
Abbott Theatre & Supply |
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1992 |
Capital City Supply |
Teddy Award
The Teddy Award is presented annually at the ICTA Convention by the active Dealer membership of the ICTA to the ICTA Manufacturer who most closely exemplifies the progressive principals of product development, and provides the dealers with service and up-to-date technical and sales information, while supporting the status of his product without qualification.
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2023 |
Irwin Seating Company |
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2022 |
Dolby Laboratories |
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2020 |
GDC Technology |
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2018 |
Christie |
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2017 |
Christie |
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2016 |
QSC Audio Products, LLC |
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2015 |
QSC Audio Products, LLC |
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2014 |
QSC Audio Products, LLC |
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2013 |
USL, Inc./Ultra Stereo Labs |
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2012 |
Moving Image Technologies |
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2011 |
Jack Roe (CS) Limited |
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2010 |
Christie Digital Systems |
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2009 |
Ultra Stereo Labs/USL, Inc. |
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2008 |
Christie Digital Systems |
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2007 |
Ultra Stereo Labs |
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2006 |
Ultra Stereo Labs |
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2005 |
Schneider Optics, Inc. |
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2004 |
Strong International |
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2003 |
Ballantyne/Strong International |
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2002 |
JBL Professional |
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2001 |
Dolby Laboratories |
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2000 |
Schneider Optics |
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1999 |
Osram Sylvania |
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1998 |
Christie, Inc. |
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1997 |
Edw. H. Wolk |
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1996 |
Ultra Stereo Labs |
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1994 |
Smart Theatre Systems |
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1993 |
Strong International |
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1992 |
Ultra Stereo Labs |
Allen Award
Nearly a decade ago, the ICTA Board of Directors created the Allen Award in honor of Ioan Allen for his outstanding contributions to the ICTA and the industry. Ioan is an executive with Dolby Labs for more than three decades and is known throughout the world as the “Sound Guru”. The award is presented each year at the annual convention.
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2024 |
Carrie Dietrich |
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2023 |
Susie Beiersdorf |
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2021 |
Mark Mayfield |
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2020 |
Thomas Ruttgers |
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2019 |
Frank Tees |
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2017 |
Kevin Eagle |
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2016 |
Tony Adamson |
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2015 |
Joe DeMeo |
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2014 |
Beth Figge |
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2013 |
Alan Roe |
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2012 |
Bobby Franklin |
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2011 |
Bobby Pinkston |
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2010 |
Sarah Fuller |
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2009 |
Steve Bergman |
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2008 |
Dwight Lindsey |
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2007 |
Harry Mathias |
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2006 |
Terri Westhafer |
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2005 |
Harry Mathias |
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2004 |
Lyndon Shubert |
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2003 |
Bob Sunshine |
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2002 |
Yale Richards |
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2001 |
Dan Taylor |
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2000 |
Ioan Allen |
Stace Award
The Stace Award was named in memory of much loved Dolby Labs sales administrator Stacey Rehm. It is presented annually to a person from the exhibition community who is known for exceptional efforts in the evaluation and adoption of new technology.
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2011 |
Mike Thomson, Malco Theatres |
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2010 |
(no award given) |
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2009 |
(no award given) |
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2008 |
(no award given) |
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2007 |
Dr. Dieter Buchwald (no company name on plaque – presented in 2008) |
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2006 |
John Wolski (no company name at time of award) |
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2005 |
Roger Frazee, Regal Cinemas |
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2004 |
(no award given) |
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2003 |
Sam Giordano, AMC |
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2002 |
Steve Wiener, Cine UK |
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2001 |
Bill Kartozian, NATO |
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2000 |
Bill Kartozian, NATO |
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1999 |
Barry Blackburn, Famous Players |
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1998 |
Millard Ochs, Warner Mycal |
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1997 |
Bob Pinkston, UA Theatres |
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1996 |
Glenn Terrell, National Amusements |
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1995 |
Jose Gene Anay, Empresa Fantasio |
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1994 |
Chris Duffe, Century Theatres |
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1993 |
Carl Peterson, Pacific Theatres |
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1992 |
Sam Feldman, National Amusements |
ICON Award
The ICTA Icon Award is a prestigious recognition given to an individuals or entity who has made significant, lasting contributions to the motion picture industry through technology. Qualifications include demonstrated excellence, leadership, and innovation over an extended period resulting in work that has had profound impact. This award honors not only achievements but also a legacy of influence in shaping the industry.
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2025 |
Jack Cashin |
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2024 |
Tomlinson Holman |
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2023 |
Ioan Allen |
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2022 |
Will Rogers Motion Pictures Pioneers Foundation |
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