Golden Matrix Awards
IDEA annually recognizes superior achievement throughout the large screen video and matrix display industry by awarding its Golden Matrix Awards. The GMAs recognize artistic and technical excellence in the programming of displays located at stadiums, arenas, racetracks and other public assembly facilities.
Past Conferences
| Year | City |
President * | ||||
| 2018 | Indianapolis, IN | Chris DeRuyscher, Texas Rangers | ||||
| 2017 | Philadelphia, PA | Chris DeRuyscher, Texas Rangers | ||||
| 2016 | Detroit, MI | Chris DeRuyscher, Texas Rangers | ||||
| 2015 | Seattle, WA | Chris DeRuyscher, Texas Rangers | ||||
| 2014 | Dallas, TX | Susan Brooks, United Center | ||||
| 2013 | Montreal, QC | Susan Brooks, United Center | ||||
| 2012 | Minneapolis, MN |
Susan Brooks, United Center | ||||
| 2011 | Kansas City, MO | Susan Brooks, United Center | ||||
| 2010 | Tampa, FL | Anthony Fanticola | ||||
| 2009 | Phoenix, AZ | Anthony Fanticola, Washington Redskins | ||||
| 2008 | Chicago, IL | Anthony Fanticola, Washington Redskins | ||||
| 2007 | Denver, CO | Anthony Fanticola, Washington Redskins | ||||
| 2006 | Los Angeles, CA |
Steve Warren, Cleveland Indians |
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| 2005 | Houston, TX |
Steve Warren, Cleveland Indians |
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| 2004 | Pittsburgh, PA |
Rick Church, Michigan State University | ||||
| 2003 | Atlanta, GA |
Rick Church, Michigan State University |
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| 2002 | Bay Area CA | Kyle Ritchie, Carolina Panthers |
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| 2001 | South FL |
Kyle Ritchie, Carolina Panthers | ||||
| 2000 | Buffalo, NY |
Jeff Schmahl, University of Nebraska |
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| 1999 | Tampa, FL |
Jeff Schmahl, University of Nebraska | ||||
| 1998 | Las Vegas, NV | Mark DiNardo, Corestates Complex |
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| 1997 | San Diego, CA |
Mark DiNardo, Corestates Complex |
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| 1996 | Phoenix, AZ | Rod Murray, Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| 1995 | Cleveland, OH | Rod Murray, Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| 1994 | Salt Lake City, UT |
John Franzone, New York Yankees | ||||
| 1993 | New York, NY |
John Franzone, New York Yankees | ||||
| 1992 | Orlando, FL |
Paul Shubin, Paul Shubin & Associates |
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| 1991 | Dallas, TX |
Paul Shubin, Paul Shubin & Associates |
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| 1990 | Toronto, ON |
Lisa Veilbig, Oregon Convention Center | ||||
| 1989 | Anaheim, CA |
Alan Ledford, Oakland A's |
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| 1988 | New Orleans, LA |
Terry Ann Peterson, Milwaukee Brewers |
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| 1987 | Minneapolis, MN | Terry Ann Peterson, Milwaukee Brewers | ||||
| 1986 | Houston,TX | Paul Shubin, Paul Shubin & Associates |
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| 1985 | Racine, WI |
(organizer)* Karen Johnson, Animagination |
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| 1984 | St. Louis, MO |
(organizer)* Robin Monsky, St. Louis Cardinals |
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| 1983 | Chicago, IL |
(organizer)* Liz Burke, Chicago White Sox |
*IDEA held its first election of officers at the 1985 Conference
