SportsBusiness Daily/Journal presents the fifth annual Sports Business Awards on Wednesday evening at the N.Y. Marriott Marquis at Times Square. More than 725 people are expected to hear the winners announced in the 15 categories, and this week’s issue of SBJ has highlights of each of the nominees.
During the evening, SBD/SBJ will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Paul Tagliabue, who will join previous recipients Peter Ueberroth and Billie Jean King. Tagliabue has spent his adult life dedicated to, and improving, the business of sports and is best known for his 17 years of strong leadership as commissioner of the NFL. He also led an advisory group that played a critical role in reshaping the USOC. Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson, who was brought into the league during Tagliabue’s tenure, plans to be with him Wednesday in N.Y. He told SBD/SBJ the honor and spotlight are long overdue. Richardson: “Paul did not seek recognition and gladly gave credit to others.” Packers President & CEO Mark Murphy, whose relationship with Tagliabue goes back more than 30 years, said he was thrilled that Tagliabue was getting this recognition. Murphy: “He’s very, very humble. It was never about Paul. He never got a lot of publicity. But his impact and what he accomplished is truly remarkable.” For more, read Executive Editor Abraham Madkour’s column announcing the honor (THE DAILY).
