Houston, Texas,
January 19, 2007 – Texas-based LD Systems has received
the prestigious Gala Award for Best Achievement in Technical
Support for the 2006
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo™ concerts and
events. LD Systems’ entry endured intense judging to
win against competing entries from all over the world.
“The award is a tremendous honor for
all the staff who work so hard every year on the Rodeo events.”
said LD Systems President, Rob McKinley. “This also
shows the world the caliber of talent that resides here in
Texas.” Besides winning for Best Achievement in Technical
Support, LD Systems was also a finalist in the category of
Best Use of Lighting for the rodeo concerts.
Skip Wagner, President of the Houston
Livestock Show & Rodeo™, and COO Leroy Shafer
wrote in a letter that they ‘… are very pleased
with LD Systems’ work and look forward to working with
them in the future.” The letter went on to say “The
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has worked with LD Systems
for the past 20 plus years. During that time, LD Systems has
handled all our lighting and sound requirements, not only
for our Rodeo Houston & Concert performance held in Reliant
Stadium, but our numerous other venues throughout the Reliant
Park Complex. All this while moving 1.8 million people in
and out of our shows during the 20 day run.”
Andy DiRaddo, one of the company founders,
was on hand to accept the award in Los Angeles, CA. “After
seeing the other entries we were up against, the true magnitude
of what we had accomplished during the rodeo events became
quite clear.” said DiRaddo. “It sure feels great
to bring the award home to Texas.”
The Gala Awards have been given by Special
Events Magazine, the premier industry publication, since 1986,
when the awards honored the "top 10 events of 1985."
They recognize the finest work in special events worldwide.
For the 2006 Gala Awards, the magazine received
389 entries in 35 categories from Canada, England, Germany,
Ireland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and the
United States.
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2006 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
Andy DiRaddo accepts the award on behalf of LD Systems
Pat Green performs on the main stage.
Beginning stages of load-in.
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