Last night's Sports Business Awards in N.Y. delivered plenty of big winners and memorable moments. MLS Commissioner Don Garber was named Sports Executive of the Year; the NBA was named Sports League of the Year; and Atlanta United was honored as Sports Team of the Year. Retired PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem received the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to him by current PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan. Kentucky's Mitch Barnhart won in the always competitive AD of the Year category, and Flyers viral sensation Gritty was named Best in Sports Social Media. More than 850 people attended the dinner and ceremony at the Marriott Marquis at Times Square. A full list of winners is below:
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SPORTS BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS
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CATEGORY
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WINNER
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Best in Digial Sports Media
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ESPN+
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Best in Sports Event & Experiential Marketing
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CSM LeadDog
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Best in Mobile Fan Experience
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Twitter
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Best in Sports Technology
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Clippers & Second Spectrum CourtVision
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Sports Event of the Year
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U.S. Open Tennis Championships
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Best in Talent Representation
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Endeavor
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AD of the Year
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Kentucky's Mitch Barnhart
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Celebration of Service Award
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PowerPlay NYC
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Best in Sports Social Media
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Gritty
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Sports Breakthrough of the Year
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MGM Resorts
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Best in Property Consulting,
Sales & Client Services
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CAA Sports
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Lifetime Achievement
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Tim Finchem
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Sports Sponsor of the Year
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A-B InBev
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Sports Facility of the Year
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Sports Team of the Year
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Atlanta United
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Best in Corporate Consulting,
Marketing & Client Services
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Wasserman
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Best in Sports Media
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Fox Sports
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Sports League of the Year
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NBA
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Executive of the Year
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Don Garber
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See more in today's issue of THE DAILY. For photos and hot takes from the event, check out @SBJSBD and the hashtag #SBJawards on Twitter. Read this week's Sports Business Journal for more on the 86 nominees in 17 categories.
