We are pleased to present the nominees for the 11th annual Sports Business Awards, which recognizes excellence over the past year. Please join us for a red carpet ceremony and awards gala on May 23 at the New York Marriott Marquis at Times Square.
Abe Madkour leads a roundtable discussion of reporters detailing the selection process for the Sports Business Awards.
Sports Team of the Year
Atlanta United FC
Golden State Warriors
Houston Astros
Nashville Predators
Toronto Raptors
Vegas Golden Knights
Sports League of the Year
Ladies Professional Golf Association
Major League Baseball
Major League Soccer
National Basketball Association
National Hockey League
Southeastern Conference
Sports Event of the Year
2017 NFL Draft: Philadelphia
El Clásico Miami
Mayweather vs. McGregor
Major League Baseball Little League Classic
Solheim Cup
TCS New York City Marathon
Sports Executive of the Year
Arthur Blank, AMB Group
Bill Foley, Vegas Golden Knights
Casey Wasserman, Wasserman and L.A. 2028
Mark Lazarus, NBC Broadcasting and Sports
Michael Rubin, Fanatics
Athletic Director of the Year
Boo Corrigan, Army
Danny White, University of Central Florida
Jeff Bourne, James Madison University
Jim Phillips, Northwestern University
Sandy Barbour, Penn State University
Best in Sports Media
CBS Sports
ESPN
Fox Sports
NBC Sports Group
Turner Sports
Best in Digital Sports Media
Amazon
ESPN Digital Media
Facebook
NBC Sports Group
Turner Sports
Twitter
Best in Sports Social Media
Chicago Bulls
Major League Soccer
NASCAR
Tom Brady
Best in Mobile Fan Experience
15 Seconds of Fame
NASCAR
Tagboard
Xperiel
Best Talent Representation of the Year
CAA Sports
Excel Sports Management
Lagardère Sports
Octagon
Professional Sports Representation, Inc.
The Montag Group
Wasserman
Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services
CAA Sports
Endeavor Global Marketing
GMR Marketing
MKTG
Momentum Worldwide
Octagon
Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services
AEG Global Partnerships
CAA Sports
CSM Properties
Legends
Nielsen Sports
Best in Sports Event and Experiential Marketing
Endeavor Global Marketing
Engine Shop
Intersport
Wasserman
Sports Sponsor of the Year
Constellation Brands
Dr Pepper
Toyota
Verizon
Xfinity
Sports Facility of the Year
Little Caesars Arena
Notre Dame Stadium
SunTrust Park/
The Battery Atlanta
T-Mobile Arena
Target Center
U.S. Bank Stadium
Best in Sports Technology
Intel
LiveLike
Ticketmaster
Univision Deportes
Sports Breakthrough of the Year
Barstool Sports
Jacksonville
Jumbo Shrimp
Kobe Inc.’s Granity Studios
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Food & Beverage Experience
Overwatch League
Celebration of Service Award
PeacePlayers International
