
By Cindy Peterson
City of Eustis Earns Eight Honors at 2025 FFEA SUNSational Awards

The City of Eustis Events and Tourism Department received eight awards at the Florida Festivals & Events Association’s (FFEA) 31st annual SUNsational Awards Luncheon. The program recognizes members’ innovation, individuality and creative collaboration.
The City of Eustis Events and Tourism Department received:
123rd Annual Georgefest
- 1st Place – Tickets & Invitations
- 1st Place – T-shirt
- 1st Place – Promotional Poster
- 1st Place – Promotional Item
- 1st Place – Radio
- 3rd Place – Photo
Clifford House Opening
- 2nd Place – Tickets & Invitations
Light Up Eustis
- 1st Place – Promotional Poster
“These awards are a testament to the hard work that goes into every detail—from concept to execution,” says Events Manager Carl Saenger. “Every member of our team played a role in bringing these projects to life, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see that dedication celebrated.”
Nominations were judged by a blue-ribbon panel representing media outlets, printing companies, website designers, photographers, promotional marketing professionals and social media experts.
“The SUNsational Awards have recognized and celebrated the talents of our members for more than two decades,” says Suzanne Neve, CEO of the FFEA. “We’re proud of our members and their events – and excited to recognize them in this way each year. This year in particular was incredibly rewarding as we showcased the innovation and resilience of festival and event organizers throughout the state during this unprecedented time.”
Originally from the small town of Berryville, Arkansas, Cindy has become a multimedia specialist in journalism, photography, videography, and video editing. She has a B.S. in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas and produces Style Magazine's Sports Hub Podcast and the Healthy Living Podcast. She also produces for Beacon College’s Telly Award-winning PBS show, “A World of Difference.” When she isn’t working, Cindy loves traveling the National Parks with her husband , Ryan, and son, David, photographing wildlife.