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Nominations for the 2012 edition of TheStadiumBusiness Awards close at midnight 2 March 2012… meaning there are just three weeks //Read More
TheStadiumBusiness Awards’ Product Innovation Award recognises “a product or service that has uniquely transformed and improved the way stadiums, arenas //Read More
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"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
"We are delighted that Aviva Stadium has been honoured by our peers in the stadium industry. The Stadium Business Award 2011 for New Venue is a significant accolade of which we are very proud…"
Martin Murphy,
Stadium Director, Aviva Stadium.
"We are incredibly honoured and humbled to win the category of Venue of the Year at the 2011 Stadium Business Awards…"
Lee Zeidman,
General Manager, STAPLES Center
"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
"I am tremendously honoured to be the first recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award… thanks to the judging panel for this humbling accolade…"
David Campbell,
COO, Formula One Management
"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
"I was surprised to be shortlisted and even more amazed to win!"
Jacky Isaac,
HR and Operations Director, Ricoh Arena
Previous Winners
The following venues, organisations and individuals were honoured at TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2011 Gala Evening, held at FC Barcelona’s world-famous Camp Nou stadium, Barcelona, Spain in June 2011.
Download our full review of 2011 Winners: Low res PDF (3MB) | High res PDF (10MB)
VENUE OF THE YEAR AWARD
STAPLES CENTER, Los Angeles, USA
“for more than 10 years of continued success, for pushing the ‘entertainment envelope’ and for showing no let-up in delivering great customer service”
SPORTS EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
FIFA World Cup™ Final 2010 at Soccer City, South Africa
“the sporting calendar’s greatest event to a global audience of billions”
GUEST EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
U2’s 360 Global Stadium Tour
“for an incredible breath-taking, record-breaking stadium spectacle that has delighted millions of fans around the world. The sheer scale of the show creates many challenges for the host venues – but it is overcoming these challenges that will help drive a better stadium experience”
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Ebru Koksal, General Manager, Galatasaray FC, Turkey
“for delivering a new, world-class stadium in a difficult market… for refinancing the club’s debt…. for breaking down the boardroom barriers…. and for leading the way for more female executives in football”
UNSUNG HERO AWARD
Eric Randerson, Sports & Education Foundation Manager, Doncaster Rovers FC, UK
“for a lifetime dedicated to youth development programmes of the club and the community… teaching some of the town’s poorest children essential life skills… a one in a million, a true unsung hero that deserves some recognition after 30 years of dedication”
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AWARD
The Family Area, Cardiff City FC, Wales
“for delivering real change at a stadium experience through the customer journey… with a focus on what families want and need… 6,000 tickets sold every game in the dedicated family section… a model for other clubs to follow”
TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Jacky Isaac, HR and Operations Director, Ricoh Arena, UK
“for going beyond the call of duty to ensure that everyone at Ricoh Arena is working as part of ‘one team’ with a total focus on driving the business to success… for fulfilling a highly challenging role with great skill and diplomacy”
SAFETY & SECURITY AWARD
Wembley Stadium Crowd Safety Team, Wembley Stadium, London
“for delivering world-class safety and security on a massive scale… over 1,600 safety staff, some 5,000 other stadium staff for 90,000 customers… since reopening in 2007 more than 7 million people have passed through the turnstiles without a single major incident”
PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD
StewardCall system at Blackburn Rovers FC, UK
“has dramatically increased safety at comparatively little up-front cost and with minimal training and low ongoing cost”
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Canada
“for meeting the sustainability challenge with practical, cost-effective and community-focused solutions… not easy in a busy building that is more than a decade old”
INDUSTRY SUPPLIER AWARD
Daktronics Inc., South Dakota, USA
“for being a reliable and trusted partner to the sports and entertainment sector for so many years… for ongoing innovation and product development… and for showing a ‘can-do’ attitude to the numerous challenges in the sports business.”
RISING STAR AWARD
Steven Salm, General Manager (Food & Beverage), Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd., Canada
“for delivering on all fronts at the Air Canada Centre… for a genuine, caring, and educated approach which has won over customers and peers’ loyalty… one of the most connected and creative minds in the restaurant industry… definitely one to watch (if we can keep him in the sports and entertainment sector)”
PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Arsenal Club Level, Emirates Stadium by Arsenal FC and 20|20, UK
“for not resting on previous success and taking a new stadium to even greater success… for transforming an under-performing space and creating ‘club within club’ spaces to create unique, intimate experiences which appeal to increasingly diverse customer segments… for creating an environment that immerses fans in the beauty and detail of Arsenal’s rich history”
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
David Campbell (former President, AEG Europe and currently COO, Formula One)
“Leading the transformation of the much-maligned Millennium Dome into The O2 in London, David Campbell sounded a ‘wake-up’ call to the world’s sports and entertainment sector… In 2007 London got a much-needed, world-class entertainment venue but it was the total focus on customer service, integrated branding and fantastic content which continues to pressure every stadium and arena operator to re-consider their own customer experience…”
COMMUNITY AWARD
Everton in the Community, Everton FC, UK
“this is a world-leading community programme that is delivering real benefits to Merseyside, the Northwest and now overseas… its pioneering approach, EITC has earned a reputation for the delivery of best practice, particularly in the area of disability provision… last year alone the programme has provided ongoing development opportunities for over 30,000 participants”
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN AWARD
London 2012 Velodrome by Michael Hopkins & Partners, UK
“for cost-efficient, low mass, low carbon solution to one of the most challenging venues required for Olympic Games… Completed inside time and budget”
NEW VENUE AWARD
AVIVA Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
“for on-time, under budget delivery of a high-quality stadium on a compact urban footprint with minimum disruption… combining football and rugby to sustain the business model… now embraced by the local community as a fantastic city and national asset…”
SPONSORSHIP, SALES & MARKETING AWARD
Manchester City FC’s ongoing marketing campaigns
“it’s not a question of budgets but of using the opportunities wisely to deliver inclusive, engaging and social… as such, Manchester City FC’s marketing team consistently produce innovative and compelling fan marketing campaigns to engage City fans around the world.”
2010 WINNERS
Our inaugural event TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2010 was held in the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, in June 2010. Click here to see ‘who won what’ in 2010
