"I am delighted to be honoured as the first recipient of the Rising Star award by The Stadium Business Awards judges. It is inspiring for Young Entrepreneurs to be recognized for their passion and commitment to the Sports and Entertainment Industry..."

Steven Salm,
General Manager, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd

"We are delighted that Air Canada Centre has been honoured with the Sustainability Award by our peers in the stadium industry..."

Bryan Leslie,
Director of Building Operations and Team Up Green, Air Canada Centre

"Call Systems Technology is delighted that our expertise in stadium safety systems has been recognised by the industry and our business peers with Product Innovation 2011 award…"

Eloise Sheppard,
Managing Director, Call Systems Technology Ltd

"This award is a tribute to all the hard work and dedication shown by everyone involved at Cardiff City Football Club. It was a very proud moment collecting the award at the home of the current European Champions Barcelona…"

Julian Jenkins,
Head of Ticketing and Customer Services , Cardiff City FC

"We are most delighted to be honoured by our colleagues in the industry – and we will remain energetic in our approach."

Jacques Grobbelaar,
Executive Chairman, Stadium Management SA (Pty) Ltd

"I am very honoured to have been given the prestigious ‘Executive of the Year” award. I thank TheStadiumBusiness Awards for inspiring all of us in the football industry to raise the standards year on year."

Ebru Koksal,
General Manager, Galatasaray AS

"We are very proud that the first stage of our Club Level redevelopment programme has been recognised by our colleagues from the global stadium industry..."

Ivan Gazidis,
Chief Executive, Arsenal FC

"It is absolutely fantastic that Everton has been recognised in the Community category at the most prestigious stadium awards in the sporting calendar..."

Denise Barrett-Baxendale,
Chief Executive, Everton in the Community