TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2023 | Xperiology | Emirates Old Trafford, 59 Great Stone Rd., Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 0ZN, UK

It recognize leadership, innovation & achievement in the delivery, operation and management of sports facilities globally.
Inaugurated in 2010, the Awards are the first (and only) awards for our industry, by our industry. The Awards were launched in order to:

• Recognize achievement, innovation, fresh thinking and the leaders in the world of stadium, arena and sports venue management.
• Raise industry standards and encourage greater professionalism.
• Drive awareness of the stadium, arena and sports venue sector.

Charity Partner: Once again, it will be fundraising for EMERGENCY – providing free, high-quality healthcare to victims of war, poverty and landmines, alongside building hospitals and training local medical staff.

Nominations are invited across the following Categories:

• EVENT OF THE YEAR
For the best sports or non-sports event, guest event, concert or one-off spectacle held at a major sports venue in the last 18 months. We are looking for something out of the ordinary, something special, something that sets a future trend. The award recognises the event’s host venue, and thus entries should reference why the venue’s management/operational team deserves sepcial recognition for their delivery.

• FAN EXPERIENCE AWARD
For the stadium, arena or major sports venue that has delivered consistently outstanding levels of service and fan experience at every stage of the customer journey.

• PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD
Awarded for a product or service that has uniquely transformed and improved the way stadiums, arenas and sports venues do business. Entries should state the organization/vendor responsible for the product/service, and how the product/service has improved operations at a specific stadium/venue.

• SUSTAINABILITY & COMMUNITY AWARD
To recognize achievement, success or leadership in the pursuit of sustainable and community-driven venue and event management.

• SPONSORSHIP, SALES & MARKETING AWARD
Recognizing the sponsorship, sales or marketing initiative which has delivered new audiences, new revenues and new partnerships

• VENUE TECHNOLOGY AWARD
For the stadium, arena or major sports venue that has delivered innovative and integrated technology to transform and improve the way it operates.
2019 closed categories

• VENUE OF THE YEAR AWARD
From the small local club venue to the mega-capacity national sports stadium; tell us which venue deserves recognition for their outstanding performance over the past 12 months, and why. Entries should refer to specific successes and achievements of the venue in the judging period.

• EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD
For the sports venue leader, pioneer or visionary that has consistently over-delivered.

• OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (CLOSED NOMINATION)
The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes an individual that has shown exceptional commitment, service and leadership to the stadium sector industry over a sustained period of time. (And no, they don’t have to be retiring any time soon!) The recipient of this award is decided by TheStadiumBusiness.com editorial team.

2022 Award Winners

SUSTAINABILITY & COMMUNITY AWARD
Category Winners: Wolfsburg joins UN’s Race to Zero campaign and Home Park’s contribution to COVID recovery in Plymouth

FAN EXPERIENCE AWARD
Category Winner: Savannah Bananas baseball team

PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD
Category Winner: Just Walk Out by Amazon

VENUE TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Category Winner: Brooklyn Nets debut Netaverse concept

EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Category Winner: #ConvertToZero Worcester Warriors vs Saracens – Sixways Stadium

SPONSORSHIP, SALES & MARKETING AWARD
Category Winner: Nokia Arena

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Category Winner: Tim Leiweke, CEO, Oak View Group

VENUE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Category Winner: Optus Stadium

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Category Winner: Henk Markerink, Former CEO, Johan Cruijff ArenA