2013 Sports Business Awards

Launched in 2008, the Sports Business Awards were established by SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily to celebrate and recognize the leaders, visionaries and day-to-day practitioners who personify excellence in the business of sports. The 2013 nominees and winners are being recognized for excellence and outstanding achievement in the business of sports for the period from March 1, 2012 – February 28, 2013.

The Sports Business Awards, a night celebrating excellence in sports business, will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the New York Marriott Marquis at Times Square in New York City. The winners among nominees will be announced LIVE at this event.

Sports Team of the Year
Oklahoma City Thunder
San Francisco 49ers
Seattle Sounders
Washington Nationals

Sports League of the Year
Major League Baseball
National Basketball Association
National Football League
PGA Tour
United States Olympic Committee

Sports Event of the Year
2012 Ryder Cup
2012 Stanley Cup Finals
2012 U.S. Olympic Trials – Swimming
2012 United States Grand Prix

Sports Executive of the Year
Scott Blackmun, United States Olympic Committee
Mark Lazarus, NBC Sports Group
John Skipper, ESPN
Mark Walter, Los Angeles Dodgers/ Guggenheim Baseball Partners
Melinda Witmer, Time Warner Cable

Athletic Director of the Year
Mike Holder, Oklahoma State University
Tom Jurich, University of Louisville
Mal Moore, University of Alabama
Jim Phillips, Northwestern University

Best in Sports Media
ESPN
Fox Sports Media Group
National Football League
NBC Sports Group
Turner Sports

Best in Sports Television
CBS Sports
ESPN
NBC Sports Group
Pac-12 Networks
Time Warner Cable Sports

Best in Digital Sports Media
ESPN Digital Media
NBC Sports Group
NFL Digital Media
USA Today Sports Media Group
Yahoo! Sports

Best in Talent Representation and Management
CAA Sports
Excel Sports Management
IMG Worldwide
The Legacy Agency
Octagon
Wasserman Media Group

Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services
CAA Sports
GMR Marketing
IMG Consulting
The Marketing Arm
Octagon
Wasserman Media Group

Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services
AEG Global Partnerships
CAA Sports
IMG Worldwide
Legends
Wasserman Media Group

Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing
BaAM Productions
Intersport
Momentum Worldwide
SportsMark Management Group
Team Epic

Sports Sponsor of the Year
Anheuser-Busch
BMW of North America
Coca-Cola North America
Pepsi Beverages Company
Sprint
Visa

Sports Facility of the Year
Amon G. Carter Stadium
Barclays Center
JetBlue Park
Marlins Park
Pauley Pavilion

Best in Sports Technology
Pointstreak 5050
MLB Advanced Media
NeuLion
Yinzcam

For information on SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, please contact Laurie Garrison at 704-973-1331.

For information on ATTENDING THE AWARDS, please contact Lorianne Lamonica at 704-973-1523.

For information on SPONSORSHIP opportunities, please contact Julie Tuttle at 212-500-0711.