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MARRIOTT MARQUIS May 24, 2023 5:00 PM ET - 9:30 PM ET
2023 Gala Venue
Launched in 2008, the Sports Business Awards were established by Sports Business Journal to celebrate excellence in the business of sports. The Sports Business Awards ceremony, a night celebrating excellence in sports business, will be Wednesday, May 24. Winners will be announced live at the awards ceremony. AGENDA Reception: 5:00 PM ET- 7:00 PM ET Dinner: 7:00 PM ET- 8:00 PM ET Awards Show: 7:30 PM ET- 9:30 PM ET
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“The Sports Business Awards are the single greatest gathering of sports industry executives of the entire year. The sports industry’s equivalent of Oscar or Emmy night, we find the Sports Business Awards as the single most, must attend, event of the year in the business. If you are an influencer in the business, the event is an outstanding way in which to interact with other executives, and most importantly, honor our industry leaders for their pioneering accomplishments. There is no better honor than to be recognized by your peers and the Sports Business Awards is the pinnacle of recognition of accomplishment in our industry. The Orlando Magic never miss it, and if you are a leader in the industry, you should not either!” Alex Martins, Chief Executive Officer, Orlando Magic
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2022
Best in Agency Creativity and Innovation Wasserman Best in Digital Sports Media ESPN+ Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services CAA Sports Best in Sports Media ESPN Best in Sports Social Media Drone Racing League Best in Sports Technology Dapper Labs Best Talent Representation of the Year Wasserman Sports Breakthrough of the Year Crypto.com Sports Event of the Year MLB at Field of Dreams Sports Facility of the Year Climate Pledge Arena Sports League of the Year Ultimate Fighting Championship Sports Sponsor of the Year Constellations Brands: Beer Division Sports Team of the Year Tampa Bay Lightning Athletic Director of the Year Sandy Barbour, PSU Sports Executive of the Year Michael Rubin, Fanatics Lifetime Achievement Award Robert Kraft, Kraft Group Celebration of Service America SCORES
Best in Agency Creativity and Innovation Genesco Sports Enterprises Best in Digital Sports Media Augusta National Golf Club & IBM: My Group Application Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services Oak View Group Global Partnerships Best in Sports Media ESPN Best in Sports Social Media Orlando Pride Best in Sports Technology WHOOP Best Talent Representation of the Year Octagon Sports Breakthrough of the Year National Women's Soccer League Sports Event of the Year MLS Is Back Tournament: Group Stage Sports Facility of the Year ESPN Wide World of Sports Sports League of the Year NASCAR Sports Sponsor of the Year Anheuser-Busch Sports Team of the Year Los Angeles Dodgers Athletic Director of the Year Mack Rhoades, Baylor University Sports Executive of the Year Adam Silver, NBA Lifetime Achievement Award Paul Fireman- Chairman, Fireman Capital and Former Chairman & CEO, Reebok International Celebration of Service Lost Boyz
2021
Sports Team of the Year St. Louis Blues Sports League of the Year Major League Soccer Sports Event of the Year 2019 NFL Draft Best Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services Octagon Best in Sports Media CBS Sports Best in Digital Sports Media Bleacher Report Best in Mobile Fan Experience The Masters Tournament App, produced by Augusta National and IBM Best in Property Consulting, Sales, and Client Services Legends Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing Bespoke Sports & Entertainment Best in Sports Social Media Louisiana State University Best in Sports Technology Mixed Reality Baltimore Raven Best Talent Representation of the Year Wasserman Sports Breakthrough of the Year Premier Lacrosse League Sports Facility of the Year Chase Center Sports Sponsor of the Year Visa Athletic Director of the Year Scott Stricklin, University of Florida Sports Executive of the Year Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN Lifetime Achievement Award Larry Tanenbaum – Chairman, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Celebration of Service Team IMPACT
2020
Sports League of the Year National Basketball Association Sports Event of the Year U.S. Open Tennis Championships Sports Executive of the Year Don Garber Athletic Director of the Year Mitch Barnhart, University of Kentucky Best in Sports Media Fox Sports Best in Digital Sports Media ESPN+ Best in Sports Social Media Gritty Best in Mobile Fan Experience Twitter Best Talent Representation of the Year Endeavor Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services CAA Sports Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services Wasserman Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing CSM LeadDog Sports Sponsor of the Year Anheuser-Busch InBev Sports Facility of the Year Mercedes-Benz Stadium Best in Sports Technology L.A. Clippers & Second Spectrum: CourtVision Sports Breakthrough of the Year MGM Resorts Lifetime Achievement Award Tim Finchem Celebration of Service PowerPlay NYC Sports Team of the Year Atlanta United FC
2019
Sports League of the Year National Basketball Association Sports Event of the Year 2017 NFL Draft: Philadelphia Sports Executive of the Year Arthur Blank, AMB Group Athletic Director of the Year Jim Phillips, Northwestern University Best in Sports Media NBC Sports Group Best in Digital Sports Media ESPN Digital Media Best in Sports Social Media Major League Soccer Best in Mobile Fan Experience 15 Seconds of Fame Best Talent Representation of the Year Octagon Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services CAA Sports Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services AEG Global Partnerships Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing Endeavor Global Marketing Sports Sponsor of the Year Dr Pepper Sports Facility of the Year Little Caesars Arena Best in Sports Technology Ticketmaster Sports Breakthrough of the Year Mercedes-Benz Stadium Food & Beverage Experience Lifetime Achievement Award Michael Eisner, CEO, Tornante Company Celebration of Service PeacePlayers International Sports Team of the Year Vegas Golden Knights
2018
Sports League of the Year Major League Baseball Sports Event of the Year 2016 Indianapolis 500 Sports Executive of the Year Tom Ricketts, Chicago Cubs Athletic Director of the Year Dan Radakovich, Clemson University Best in Sports Media NBC Sports Group Best in Digital Sports Media NBC Sports Group Best in Sports Social Media Chicago Bulls Best in Mobile Fan Experience Gametime Best Talent Representation of the Year CAA Sports Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services Momentum Worldwide Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services AEG Global Partnerships Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing Engine Shop Sports Sponsor of the Year JPMorgan Chase Sports Facility of the Year Golden 1 Center Best in Sports Technology Intel Sports Breakthrough of the Year Fanatics Lifetime Achievement Award Jerry Jones Sports Team of the Year Chicago Cubs
2017
Sports League of the Year Major League Soccer Sports Event of the Year 2015 Belmont Stakes Sports Executive of the Year Joe Lacob, Golden State Warriors Athletic Director of the Year Gene Smith, Ohio State University Best in Sports Media Turner Sports Best in Digital Sports Media MLB Advanced Media Best in Sports Social Media National Basketball Association Best in Mobile Fan Experience Experience Best Talent Representation of the Year Octagon Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services WME | IMG Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services CAA Sports Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing LeadDog Marketing Group Sports Sponsor of the Year State Farm Sports Facility of the Year Daytona International Speedway Best in Sports Technology NextVR Sports Breakthrough of the Year The Players' Tribune Lifetime Achievement Award Bud Selig Sports Team of the Year Golden State Warriors
2016
Sports League of the Year National Basketball Association Sports Event of the Year 2015 College Football Playoff Sports Executive of the Year Adam Silver, National Basketball Association Athletic Director of the Year Jeff Long, University of Arkansas Best in Sports Media ESPN Best in Sports Television ESPN Best in Digital Sports Media ESPN Digital Media Best in Talent Representation and Management Excel Sports Management Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services Octagon Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services Learfield Sports Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing Momentum Worldwide Sports Sponsor of the Year AT&T Sports Facility of the Year Levi's Stadium Best in Sports Technology Zebra Technologies Lifetime Achievement Award Dick Ebersol Sports Team of the Year Los Angeles Kings
2015
Sports League of the Year National Hockey League Sports Event of the Year 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic Sports Executive of the Year Gary Bettman, National Hockey League Athletic Director of the Year Kevin White, Duke University Best in Sports Media NBC Sports Group Best in Sports Television NBC Sports Group Best in Digital Sports Media NBC Sports Group Best in Talent Representation and Management Excel Sports Management Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services Team Epic Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services CAA Sports Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing GMR Marketing Sports Sponsor of the Year Pepsi Beverages Company Sports Facility of the Year Madison Square Garden Best in Sports Technology Experience Lifetime Achievement Award Dan Rooney Sports Team of the Year Golden State Warriors
2014
Sports League of the Year United States Olympic Committee Sports Event of the Year 2012 United States Grand Prix Sports Executive of the Year Scott Blackmun, United States Olympic Committee Athletic Director of the Year Mal Moore, University of Arkansas Best in Sports Media NBC Sports Group Best in Sports Television ESPN Best in Digital Sports Media ESPN Digital Media Best in Talent Representation and Management CAA Sports Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services Octagon Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services Legends Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing Momentum Worldwide Sports Sponsor of the Year Anheuser-Busch Sports Facility of the Year Barclays Center Best in Sports Technology MLB Advanced Media Lifetime Achievement Award Jerry Reinsdorf Sports Team of the Year Oklahoma City Thunder
2013
Sports League of the Year Major League Baseball Sports Event of the Year 2012 Humana Challenge Sports Executive of the Year Roger Goodell, National Football League Athletic Director of the Year Mark Hollis, Michigan State University Best in Sports Media Fox Sports Best in Sports Television Fox Sports Best in Digital Sports Media ESPN Digital Media Best in Talent Representation and Management Wasserman Media Group Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services The Marketing Arm Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services IMG Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing Major League Baseball/Fan Cave Sports Sponsor of the Year Bridgestone Sports Facility of the Year Amway Center Best in Sports Technology ESPN’s WatchESPN Lifetime Achievement Award Paul Tagliabue Sports Team of the Year Boston Bruins
2012
Sports League of the Year National Hockey League Sports Event of the Year 2010 ING New York City Marathon Sports Executive of the Year George Bodenheimer, ESPN Athletic Director of the Year DeLoss Dodds, University of Texas Best in Sports Media ESPN Best in Sports Television ESPN Networks Best in Digital Sports Media Turner Sports Best in Talent Representation and Management CAA Sports Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services GMR Marketing Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services AEG Global Partnerships Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing The Marketing Arm Sports Sponsor of the Year Subway Sports Facility of the Year Target Field Best in Sports Technology Daktronics Lifetime Achievement Award Billie Jean King Sports Team of the Year San Francisco Giants
2011
Sports League of the Year National Football League Sports Event of the Year Super Bowl XLIV Sports Executive of the Year Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys Athletic Director of the Year Gene Smith, Ohio State University Best in Sports Media ESPN Best in Sports Television CBS Sports Best in Digital Sports Media MLB Advanced Media Best in Talent Representation and Management CAA Sports Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services IMG Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services Premier Partnerships Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing Vivid Marketing Sports Sponsor of the Year Visa Sports Facility of the Year Cowboys Stadium Best in Sports Technology Mitsubishi Electric Sports Team of the Year Seattle Sounders
2010
Sports League of the Year National Basketball Association Sports Event of the Year Amp Energy NHL Winter Classic Sports Executive of the Year Dick Ebersol, NBC Universal Sports & Olympics Athletic Director of the Year Joe Castiglione, University of Oklahoma Best in Sports Media ESPN Best in Sports Television NBC Sports Best in Digital Sports Media ESPN Digital Media Best in Talent Representation and Management CAA Sports Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services IMG Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services IMG Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing GMR Marketing Sports Sponsor of the Year Coca-Cola Sports Facility of the Year Lucas Oil Stadium Best in Sports Technology MLB Advanced Media Lifetime Achievement Award Peter Ueberroth Sports Team of the Year Boston Celtics
2009
Athletic Director of the Year Ron Wellman, Wake Forest University Professional Sports League of the Year Major League Soccer Professional Sports Team of the Year Boston Red Sox Sports Agency of the Year Octagon Sports Event Marketing Firm of the Year SportsMark Sports Executive of the Year Tim Leiweke, CEO, AEG Sports Facility of the Year AT&T Park Sports Innovation/Technology of the Year Sportvision Sports Media of the Year Fox Sports Sports Online of the Year ESPN Digital Media Sports Sponsor of the Year PepsiCo
2008
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The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) attracts visitors by promoting Las Vegas as the world’s most desirable destination for leisure and business travel. The LVCVA also manages the Las Vegas Convention Center. Las Vegas has approximately 150,000 guest rooms and nearly 14 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space. The destination has evolved tremendously in recent years, and continues to capture the world’s imagination. Beyond the 24-hour-a-day casino excitement are some of the best restaurants, most unique entertainment, world-class events, professional sports teams, premier shopping and fantastic golf – not to mention the greatest variety of meetings venues and accommodations in the world.
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Sports Business Journal sits at the epicenter of the sports industry. SBJ provides the news, the networking and the data to equip the most powerful executives in sports business to make more informed decisions, deals and partnerships. SBJ’s award-winning media content is delivered via multiple media platforms, unparalleled networking opportunities through its hallmark events and awards and market-leading data. Sports Business Journal’s weekly and daily content provides original reporting and news aggregation, plus newsletters, podcasts and video. SBJ’s renowned events create opportunities for lead generation and partnerships as well as showcase the industry’s best talent in widely viewed awards series. SBJ Atlas is the gateway to the data the industry needs to enable better deal-making with proprietary information on every type of deal.
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KORE Software is the global leader in engagement marketing solutions. KORE’s intelligence platform is trusted by over 850+ of the largest organizations in the sports and entertainment industry to provide data-driven intelligence quickly and securely. Through one connected ecosystem of solutions, data, and insights KORE helps accelerate and enhance organization’s ability to make the right decisions for their business. KORE’s platform drives excellence across sponsorship activation, fan engagement, ticket sales, partnership analysis, data analytics, and innovative marketing journeys, so organizations can build stronger connections with their fans, maximize returns, and spend time where it matters.
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The national and international Sports Business practice at Winstead PC represents team owners, professional sports teams and franchises, sports authorities and other governmental entities, colleges and universities, concessionaires, host committees, the lending sector, and others on a variety of sports projects including: venue development, naming rights, licensing and leasing, acquisitions and investments, concessions, and private and public finance.
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Teall Sports & Entertainment is a collection of extraordinarily innovative sports and entertainment brands and services including REVELxp (national market-leading game day experience company), Dyehard Fan Supply (national sports/entertainment merchandising and e-commerce business), Teall Properties Group (national sports marketing and sponsorship sales organization), and a portfolio of digitally focused sports businesses (OTT, digital ecosystem, data and analytics, digital fan experience). The company’s leadership team has extensive entrepreneurial experience building sports, media, marketing and entertainment enterprises that are committed to dramatically improving the fan experience, engaging and growing the next generation of fans, and driving incremental revenue for partners.
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Heritage Werks has transformed the use of heritage across MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL teams. From building and maintaining 21st century archival programs to fueling access and use of historical content, discovering compelling narratives and creating marquee sponsorship assets, no company has had a bigger impact on the preservation and use of sports heritage over the past decade than Heritage Werks.
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Founded in 1991, DKC is a trusted strategic communications partner for major brands and individuals, establishing itself as one of the nation’s top PR agencies. DKC Sports is positioned at the epicenter of sports, business, media and technology - collaborating with a wide range of clients including notable leagues, franchises, executives, coaches, athletes, brands, sponsors, tech companies, media properties and global events. Based in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC and Miami, DKC accelerates client business objectives with a 360-approach encompassing strategic counsel, media relations, analytics/audience targeting, digital/social media integrated marketing, event production, thought leadership, crisis management, media training and more.
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Prime Video supports a growing lineup of live sports globally, including Thursday Night Football, the WNBA, the Seattle Storm, the New York Yankees, Seattle Sounders FC, and Overtime Elite in the United States; ONE Championship in the United States and Canada; Premier League in the United Kingdom; US Open Tennis, ATP, and WTA in the United Kingdom and Ireland; UEFA Champions League football in Germany and Italy; Roland-Garros and Ligue 1 in France; Australian Swimming globally; New Zealand Cricket in India; and NBA in Brazil. While availability varies by marketplace, fans can also subscribe to streaming services such as Eurosport, FOX Sports (Mexico), LaLigaTV, MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, NBA TV, and Premiere FC (Brazil) through Prime Video Channels. This is in addition to a selection of Amazon Original All or Nothing sports docuseries including All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur, All or Nothing: Juventus, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, and All or Nothing seasons with the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers, and Philadelphia Eagles, as well as the NCAA’s Michigan Wolverines football team.
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2023 VENUE
MARRIOTT MARQUIS TIMES SQUARE, NYC
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We do not have a block of rooms for this event. There are ample hotel options in Times Square with different style and price points. We encourage you book directly with your preferred hotel for you and your guests.
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The Sports Business Awards is a night celebrating excellence in sports business and is considered the biggest night in sports business. Last year the event sold-out, so don’t delay, secure your seat today. The 2023 nominees will be honored during the ceremony and the winners will be announced live that night.
Best in Agency Creativity and Innovation • 160over90 • Bespoke Sports & Entertainment • CAA Brand Consulting • Genesco Sports Enterprises • GMR Marketing • Jack Morton Worldwide • MKTG Sports + Entertainment • Octagon • Optimum Sports • Wasserman Best in Sports Betting • Capital One Arena • DraftKings • FanDuel • Simplebet • theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino • Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Betting Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services • AEG Global Partnerships • CAA Sports • Elevate Sports Ventures • Excel Sports Management • OVG Global Partnerships • WME Sports/IMG Media Best in Sports Media • CBS Sports • ESPN • Fox Sports • NBCUniversal • Prime Video • Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Best in Sports Social Media • Bleacher Report: Hero Ball • Golden State Warriors: Gold Blooded • New York Giants: The Eli Manning Show • PGA Tour: One-Take Speed Drone • Phoenix Mercury: #WeAreBG • San Francisco 49ers: Mexico Best Talent Representation of the Year • CAA Sports • Excel Sports Management • Octagon • Roc Nation Sports • Wasserman • WME Sports Sports Breakthrough of the Year • Charlotte FC • LIV Golf • MLB/Charlotte's Web official league partnership • NHL: Digitally Enhanced Dasherboards • Overtime Elite • Trackhouse Racing Deal of the Year • Big Ten Conference and Fox, CBS and NBC agree to seven-year media rights agreement • Major League Soccer and Apple’s 10-year media rights agreement • Michele Kang’s acquisition of the Washington Spirit • RedBird Capital Partners’ sale of its stake in OneTeam Partners to Atlantic Park, HPS and Morgan Stanley • Walton-Penner group’s acquisition of the Denver Broncos Event of the Year • Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix • Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano at MSG • NFL Draft in Las Vegas • Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club • San Antonio Spurs Back Home in the Dome • US Open Tennis Championships Sports Facility of the Year • Allegiant Stadium • Fenway Park • GEODIS Park • Moody Center • Snapdragon Stadium • SoFi Stadium Sports League of the Year • Big Ten Conference • Major League Soccer • NASCAR • National Basketball Association • National Football League • National Hockey League • Women’s National Basketball Association Sports Sponsor of the Year • Ally • Anheuser-Busch • Diageo North America • MGM Resorts • Nissan • T-Mobile US Sports Team of the Year • Angel City FC • Buffalo Bills • Florida Panthers • Golden State Warriors • Los Angeles FC • San Diego Padres Athletic Director of the Year • Josh Brooks, University of Georgia • Troy Dannen, Tulane University • Heather Lyke, University of Pittsburgh • Jamie Pollard, Iowa State University • Danny White, University of Tennessee • J.D. Wicker, San Diego State University Sports Executive of the Year • Gerry Cardinale, RedBird Capital Partners • Cindy Parlow Cone, U.S. Soccer Federation • Amy Howe, FanDuel Group • Greg Maffei, Liberty Media • Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball • Eric Shanks, Fox Sports • Kevin Warren, Formerly Big Ten Conference; Chicago Bears Celebration of Service • Sloane Stephens Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award • Gary Bettman, Commissioner of the National Hockey League
SBJ Celebration of Service Award 2023
Sports Business Journal’s 2023 Celebration of Service Award recognizes the power sports has on improving society and in building community. This award honors those organizations who have led the way in exemplifying how sport is a catalyst for social change, who have both demonstrated innovation and provided inspiration through the power of sports. They have helped to lift people up and have demonstrated the power of sports to be a vehicle for good.
Previous Celebration of Service recipients
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America SCORES Lost Boyz Inc. Team IMPACT PowerPlay NYC PeacePlayers International Homeless World Cup
The 2023 Celebration of Service Award recipient is the Sloane Stephens Foundation.
OUR MISSION We use tennis and education to change the narrative of poverty, health inequity, and educational underdevelopment. Join SBJ on May 24th as we celebrate and honor the Sloane Stephens Foundation and amplify the amazing work and contribution the organization provides to youth in Compton, CA and across the country.
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