Topeka Performing Arts Center Receives National Award

Topeka, KS (January 7, 2020) – The Topeka Performing Arts Center (TPAC) received the 2019 Prime Site Award presented by Facilities & Event Management Magazine. This is the second consecutive year that TPAC has garnered the award. 

“We are incredibly honored to receive this award. Our primary mission at TPAC continues to be “GREAT EVENTS. LIFETIME EXPERIENCES”, Executive Director Larry Gawronski said. “We will continue to bring “TPAC Moments” to Topeka.” 

The Prime Site award is given to the top entertainment, sports and special event venues. Award winners were selected based on the physical and structural dynamics of the building, venue staff and the level of technology of its sound, lighting and staging. 

This years’ Prime-Site honored nine VenuWorks - managed arenas, theatres and convention centers are: 

• Topeka Performing Arts Center, Topeka, KS 
• Ford Center, Evansville, IN 
• Hartman Arena, Wichita, KS 
• Sanford Center, Bemidji, MN 
• Swiftel Center, Brookings, SD 
• U.S. Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, IA 
• Stephens Auditorium, Ames, IA 
• United Wireless Arena, Dodge City, KS 
• Bridge View Center, Ottumwa, IA 

“These awards represent the dedication and work our entire team puts into managing exceptional venues for our clients and communities” said Steve Peters, VenuWorks President. “We enjoyed a successful 2019 and look forward to the successes ahead in 2020.” 

To view the full publication: https://issuu.com/facilitiesonline/docs/fe_m_sb_2019_lo/20?fr=sZjgwYTYwNDExMA