ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal and Disney were among the winners of the 28th annual Thea Awards.

​The awards, presented by Theme Entertainment Association, were announced Tuesday at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando.

The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash at Universal Studios Hollywood in California won for outstanding achievement in attractions. Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan received two awards—one for outstanding achievement for theme park land and the other for outstanding achievement in technical innovation for its Mario Kart attraction.

"We use constant innovation along with powerful stories and adventures to take our guests places they can only go within Universal theme parks," Universal Creative president Mark Woodbury said in a statement. "We create more than rides and lands. We create once-in-a-lifetime experiences."

Disney California Adventure also received a technical innovation award for its Stuntronics (flying Spider-Man) at Avengers Campus.

Two Disney executives were also recognized with individual awards. Doris Hardoon with Walt Disney Imagineering won the Buzz Price Thea Award for lifetime achievement. Carmen Smith, who is senior VP for inclusive strategies at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, won a Thea Catalyst Award.

"Our brilliant creative teams continue to elevate the standards of themed entertainment in amazing new and relevant ways," Disney Parks, Experiences and Products chairman Josh D'Amaro said in a statement on the Disney Parks Blog. "With breakthrough achievements and the finest talent, it's no surprise that Walt Disney Imagineering and our consumer products business continue to be leaders in our industry."

A full list of winners is available on the TEA website.

The recipients will be recognized at TEA's annual Thea Awards Gala in Anaheim, California in April.