For a list of current and past award recipients, click on the name of the award.

Lifetime Achievement in Sport and Entertainment Award

Pioneer in Sport and Entertainment Award

International Executive in Sport and Entertainment Award

Academic Achievement in Sport and Entertainment Award

Outstanding Corporate Partner in Sport and Entertainment Award

Lifetime Achievement in Sport and Entertainment Award

The Lifetime Achievement in Sport and Entertainment Award recognizes an industry veteran for achievements of lasting impact over a number of years in the fields of sport, entertainment, or venue management. He or she embodies the professionalism, commitment to excellence, and business savvy that has propelled sport, entertainment, or venue management to become a key industry in the 21st century.

2012 Recipient: Brad Mayne, CFE, President and CEO, MetLife Stadium (home to the NFL's New York Football Giants and New York Jets)

Click here to read the Venues Today article (November 2012) on Brad Mayne.

2011 Recipient:  Alex Hodges, Chief Executive Officer, Nederlander Concerts

2010 Recipient: Mike McGee, CFE, former Executive Vice President, North American Business Operations, Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc.

Click here to read the Venues Today article (October 2010) on Mike McGee.

2009 Recipient: Tony Tavares, President & Chief Executive Officer, Sports Properties Acquisition Corporation / President & Chief Executive Officer, ProEminent Sports LLC

2008 Recipient: Claire L. Rothman, retired, General Manager / President Great Western Forum (home to the NBA Los Angeles Lakers and NHL Los Angeles Kings)

2007 Recipient: Jim Hunter, Vice President, Corporate Communications, NASCAR

2006 Recipient: Wilson Howard, President, Southeast Region Live Nation

2005 Recipient: Dr. Bernie Mullin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlanta Spirit, LLC

2004 Recipient: Ed Snider, Chairman, Comcast-Spectacor

2003 Recipient: Allen Becker, Founder, PACE Entertainment Group

2002 Recipient: Roy Kramer, former Commissioner, Southeastern Conference

2001 Inaugural Recipient: Abe Pollin, Chairman, Washington Sports and Entertainment

Pioneer in Sport and Entertainment Award

The Pioneer in Sport and Entertainment Award recognizes an individual for an innovative contribution in the fields of sport, entertainment, or venue management. This recipient has pioneered an idea, strategy, program, or product that has altered the way our industry does business and resulted in an achievement generally recognized for its long term significance.

2012 Recipient: Barbara Hubbard, Executive Director, American Collegiate Talent Showcase (ACTS)

2011 Recipient: not awarded

2010 Recipient: Liza Cartmell, Group President, ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment

2009 Recipient: not awarded

2008 Recipient: Humpy Wheeler, retired, President, Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (the first racing company to go public on the NYSE) / retired, President, Lowe's Motor Speedway (33 years)

2007 Recipient: Coach Willie Jeffries, retired, head college football coach South Carolina State University, Howard University, and Wichita State University

2006 Recipient: Allen J. Bloom, former Executive Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Feld Entertainment, Inc.

2005 Recipient: Leigh Steinberg, President and CEO, Leigh Steinberg Enterprises, Tollner, Moon, and Steinberg Sports Management

2004 Recipient: Fred Rosen, Former President and CEO, Ticketmaster Group, Inc.

2003 Recipient: Katherine Switzer, Women's Running Pioneer First woman to compete in Boston Marathon (1967) Founder, Avon Running Global Women's Circuit

2002 Recipient: not awarded

2001 Inaugural Recipient: Hank Jones, President, Sports Design

International Executive in Sport and Entertainment Award

The International Executive in Sport and Entertainment Award recognizes an individual who has greatly impacted the fields of sport, entertainment, or venue management. This recipient's passion for the industry and business acumen has forged partnerships and transcended borders, contributing to advancements recognized both nationally and internationally.

2012 Recipient: not awarded

2011 Recipient: Guy Ngata, General Manager, Mercedes-Benz Arena (Shanghai, China)

2010 Recipient: Aldo Giampaolo, Executive Producer, Cirque du Soleil (Montreal, Quebec)

2009 Recipient: not awarded

2008 Recipient: not awarded

2007 Co-Recipients: Harvey Lister, Chairman, and Rod Pilbeam, Executive Director, Ogden IFC (Queensland, Australia)

2006 Recipient: Lawrence Chia, Chairman, PICO (Hong Kong)

2005 Inaugural Recipient: Alejandro Garza Díaz, Corporate Director of Planning and Promotion, CIE Entretenimiento (Mexico)

Academic Achievement in Sport and Entertainment Award

The Academic Achievement in Sport and Entertainment Award recognizes a scholar whose research and/or teaching has made a significant positive impact in the fields of sport, entertainment, or venue management. This recipient's analysis of trends and industry research has led to meaningful dialogue between academicians and industry professionals.

2012 Recipient: Dr. William A. "Bill" Sutton, Founder and Principal, Bill Sutton & Associates / Founding Director, Sport and Entertainment MBA Program, Department of Management and Organization, University of South Florida

2011 Recipient: Dr. Packianathan Chelladurai, Professor, School of Physical Activity & Educational Services, The Ohio State University

2010 Recipient: Dr. Annie Clement, Professor and Attorney, Sport Administration Program, University of New Mexico

2009 Recipient: Dr. David K. Stotlar, Director, School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Northern Colorado

2008 Recipient: not awarded

2007 Recipient: Dr. Peter J. Graham, Professor, Department of Sport and Entertainment Management, University of South Carolina

2006 Recipient: Glenn M. Wong, Professor and Attorney, Department of Sport Management, Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts

2005 Recipient: not awarded

2004 Recipient: Dr. Charles Higgins, Associate Professor, Emeritus Sports Administration, Ohio University

2003 Recipient: Dr. Herb Appenzeller, President, Appenzeller & Associates

2002 Recipient: Dr. Guy M. Lewis, Chairman, Department of Sport Administration, University of South Carolina

Outstanding Corporate Partner in Sport and Entertainment Award

The Outstanding Corporate Partner in Sport and Entertainment Award recognizes a company for its long-standing commitment and exceptional service to the fields of sport, entertainment, or venue management. Through its programs and business practices, this company has reached out to our patrons and improved their spectator experience. Our industry looks forward to a continued partnership with this award recipient.

2012 Recipient: not awarded

2011 Recipient: not awarded

2010 Recipient: AEG Facilities
Accepted by: Dale Adams, Vice President Booking & Event Development

2009 Recipient: Comcast-Spectacor
Accepted by: John Page, Chief Operating Officer, Global Spectrum

2008 Recipient: Ticketmaster
Accepted by: Mike McGee, Executive Vice President, North American Business Operations

2007 Recipient: Feld Entertainment, Inc.
Accepted by Kenneth Feld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

2006 Recipient: The Coca-Cola Company
Accepted by Chuck Fruit, Senior Advisor, Marketing, Strategy & Innovation

2005 Recipient: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
Accepted by Laura Sawyer, Senior Vending Account Manager

2004 Inaugural Recipient: Anheuser-Busch Companies, “Sound Attitudes and Good Sport”
Accepted by John Kaestner, Vice President of Consumer Affairs