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The Industry’s Highest Honor for Live Event Professionals


Since 2001, scores of our highest achievers and most admired innovators have been awarded the Parnelli. The award recognizes pioneering, influential professionals and their contributions, honoring both individuals and companies. It is truly the "Oscar®" of the Live Event Industry.


The Latest from the Parnelli Newsroom:
 
November 24 , 2009

And the 2009 awards go to...

ORLANDO — It was overstuffed, in attendance (a complete sellout), humor and agenda, and there was plenty of good-natured roasting going on, but the 2009 Parnelli Awards program was no turkey. Dennis DeYoung hosted the annual gala that honored lifetime achiever Jake Berry, pictured here, right, with 2008 winner Dennis Sheehan. Richard Belliveau received the Parnelli Visionary award, and the first-ever Indispensable Technology “IT” Parnelli honors were awarded as well.

Lifetime Achievement Award 2009
Jake Berry

Visionary Award 2009
Richard Belliveau

Audio Innovator of the Year 2009
Stan Miller

Lighting Company of the Year 2009
PRG

Hometown Hero Lighting Company of the Year 2009
Theatrical Media Services, Inc.

Lighting Designer of the Year 2009:
Marc Brickman

Set/Scenic Designer of the Year 2009:
Mark Fisher

Video Rental Company of the Year 2009
XL Video

Video Director of the Year 2009:
Stefaan 'Smasher' Desmedt

Staging Company of the Year 2009:
Brown United

Rigging Company of the Year 2009 (Tie)
Atlanta Rigging Systems and Five Points Rigging

Set Construction Company of the Year 2009
Tait Towers

Pyro Company of the Year 2009
Strictly FX

Production Manager of the Year 2009
Bobby Thrasher

Tour Manager of the Year 2009
Robert Allen

Sound Company of the Year 2009
Clair

Hometown Hero Sound Company of the Year 2009
Onstage Systems

FOH Mixer of the Year 2009
Big Mick Hughes

Monitor Mixer of the Year 2009
Paul Owen

System Tech of the Year 2009
Scott Hale

Coach Company of the Year 2009
Hemphill Brothers Coach Company

Trucking Company of the Year 2009
Upstaging Inc.

Freight Forwarding Company of the Year 2009
Rock-It Cargo

Indispensible Technology 2009 - Lighting
Martin: MAC III

Indispensible Technology 2009 - Audio
DiGiCo: SD7

Indispensible Technology 2009 - Video
Barco/High End Systems: ShowPix

Indispensible Technology 2009 - Staging
Tyler Truss Systems: Tyler GT

Congratulations to all the winners!

 
October 07, 2009

Parnelli Board Welcomes More Sponsors

LAS VEGAS—The Parnelli Award Board of Advisors announces more sponsors have joined the Parnellis Awards’ winner circle of industry leaders who are supporting the ninth annual gala affair.

“To see this kind of generosity from such a rich and varied collection of companies is a testimonial to the legacy we are building on,” says Terry Lowe, PLSN/FOH publisher and executive producer of the Parnellis. “Honoring our most talented professionals is only possible with the sponsors’ support, and we are excited that these companies are playing such an active role in what has become a rich tradition.”
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October 07, 2009

Dennis DeYoung to Host Parnellis

eLAS VEGAS – The Parnelli Board announces that Dennis DeYoung will be hosting the Parnelli Awards Nov. 20 in Orlando.

“Dennis is an inventive pioneer, and as Styx’s front man and founder, he was the creative mind behind their most theatrical and visually groundbreaking shows,” says Kevin Mitchell, Parnelli producer/writer. “He was deeply involved in bringing Styx’s concept albums to life in a theatrical setting. Throughout his career he’s put on intricate shows, including musical theater projects. Less known to his fans is that he possesses a hilarious offbeat sense of humor.
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August 26, 2009

Parnelli Board Announces Four More Sponsors
More Progressive Industry Leaders Step Up to Support Our “Oscars©”

LAS VEGAS— “I’m absolutely thrilled with the additional support for this year’s Parnellis, which is sure to be our best yet,” exclaims Patrick Stansfield of the Parnelli Board of Advisors. “It’s great to see new and previous companies join us for the one night a year we put the spotlight on those who toil behind it the other 364.”
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August 13, 2009

Richard Belliveau to Receive Parnelli Visionary Innovator Award
High End Systems Founder Honored for Contributions to the Industry

eLAS VEGAS—The Parnelli Awards Board of Directors announces that Richard Belliveau will receive the Parnelli Visionary Innovator Award acknowledging his astonishing career in the live entertainment industry. Belliveau is a prolific inventor and designer, holds over 100 patents, and continues to invent and create dazzling products today for High End Systems, a member of the Barco Group. So far the Laser Chorus, Dataflash, Intellabeam, Emulator, Cyberlight, Studio Color, Trackspot, Technobeam,  x.Spot, DL.1 through DL.3, Showgun, and Showpix are just a few of his many contributions to lighting and video.
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August 8, 2009

Jake Berry to Receive Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Award
Production Manager for U2, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Madonna will receive the “Oscar® of Live Production’s” highest honor

eLAS VEGAS—The Parnelli Awards Board of Directors announces that Jake Berry will receive this year’s Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Award honoring an astonishing career in the live entertainment industry. Currently production manager for U2, the venerable professional will be honored for his work and contributions at an awards ceremony in Orlando on Nov. 20, 2009.
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June 5, 2009
Parnelli Nominations Are Open

Nominate your favorite companies for the Parnelli awards. Winners will be voted on and awards presented in Orlando.

Nominations for the Parnellis.

Why Nominate?

  1. Receive national and international exposure for your company
  2. Parlay nomination into local and regional media coverage
  3. Totally cool and frameable certificate
  4. You'll receive a press release to use in your local market for additional promotion
  5. One nominee will win the Parnelli Hometown Hero Award at the annual Parnelli award Nov. 20th in Orlando Florida.
August 3, 2009

Stan Miller to Receive Parnelli Audio Innovator Award
Neil Diamond’s Longtime Sound Engineer Is Digital Sound Pioneer

eLAS VEGAS—The Parnelli Awards Board of Directors announces that Stan Miller will receive the Parnelli Audio Innovator Award honoring his astonishing career in the live entertainment industry. Neil Diamond’s sound engineer since 1967, the technologically savvy innovator will be celebrated for his contributions at an awards ceremony in Orlando, November 20, 2009.
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August 1, 2009

Parnelli Board Announces 2009 Sponsors
Industry Leaders Generously Support Our “Oscars©”

LOS ANGELES—The Parnelli Award Board of Advisors is pleased to announce the first round of sponsors for the 2009 Parnelli Awards.

To date the Gold Sponsors include: EFM Management, Strictly FX, Brown United, Precise Corporate Staging, Dedicated Staging, Sound Image, and Sennheiser. All Access Staging & Production and Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems are a Silver Sponsor. Production Partner Sponsors include: Paradise Sound & Lighting (audio); Technilux (lighting); Aerial Rigging (rigging); Stage Crew (labor); and PRG (projection).

Yamaha and Sennheiser are the newest sponsors.

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June 1, 2009

Neil Diamond
Parnelli Event to Feature Neil Diamond Crew Reunion Party
Cocktail Event Prior to Parnelli Awards Spotlights Legendary Singer’s Crew Members

LAS VEGAS - Since the early 1970s, Neil Diamond has been a touring legend, selling out shows all over the world and offering up amazing performances. The hundreds of men and women behind those memorable tours are now cordially invited to a special cocktail party in their honor to be held in Orlando this October prior to the popular Parnelli Awards.
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March 15, 2009

Mark Haney

Michael O'Keefe
Haney, O’Keefe Join Parnelli Board of Advisors

LAS VEGAS, NV - The governing body of the Parnelli Awards announces two additions to its Board of Advisors: Mark Haney and Michael O’Keefe.

“I was honored to be asked to join the Parnelli Board,” says Haney, who took home a Parnelli last year for his video direction of the Eric Clapton Tour. “I hope that I can contribute positively to what is an already world-wide event that recognizes artist, vendors, and most importantly, people’s accomplishments in the live entertainment business.”
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