About the 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 2010 nominees and winners are being recognized for excellence and outstanding achievement in the business of sports for the period from January 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010.

Upcoming Conferences / Events:

September 21 - 22

8th Annual IMG Sports Marketing Symposium
Marriott Marquis
New York City

November 16 - 17

12th Annual FSA Sports Media & Technology
Marriott Marquis
New York City

November 30 - December 1

11th Annual IndyCar Series Motorsports Marketing Forum
The Venetian
Las Vegas, Nevada

December 8 - 9

9th Annual IMG Intercollegiate Athletics Forum
The W Hotel, Lexington Avenue
New York City

March 31

Forty Under 40 Awards 2011
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
Miami, FL

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Nominees Named for the
2010 Sports Business Awards 

SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily are proud to announce the 2010 Sports Business Awards nominees. The Sports Business Awards recognize excellence and outstanding achievement in the business of sports from January 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010. 
 
Over the next several weeks, the selection committee will study each nominee in greater detail to select the winners. The winners will be announced LIVE at our awards ceremony on Thursday, May 20 in the Broadway Ballroom of the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City.
 
The 2010 Sports Business Awards ceremony will be an evening to remember. We hope you will be able to join us and share in for the celebration. Please click here to purchase your tickets today!
 
 

2010 Sports Business Awards Nominees 

Professional Sports Team of the Year

  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • New Orleans Saints
  • Philadelphia Phillies
  • Seattle Sounders
  • Washington Capitals
 

Professional Sports League of the Year

  • Major League Baseball
  • National Basketball Association
  • National Football League
  • Professional Bull Riders
 

Sports Event of the Year 

  • Breeders’ Cup World Championships
  • Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic 
  • MLB All-Star Game
  • Super Bowl XLIV
  • U.S. Open (Tennis)
 

Sports Executive of the Year

  • Roger Goodell, National Football League
  • Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys
  • Tod Leiweke, Vulcan Sports & Entertainment
  • Sean McManus, CBS Sports
 

Athletic Director of the Year

  • Dick Baddour, University of North Carolina
  • Gene Bleymaier, Boise State University
  • Dan Guerrero, UCLA
  • Mal Moore, University of Alabama
  • Gene Smith, Ohio State University
 

Best in Sports Media

  • CBS Sports 
  • DirecTV Sports
  • ESPN
  • Major League Baseball
  • National Football League
  • Turner Sports
 

Best in Sports Television

  • CBS Sports
  • ESPN Networks
  • Fox Sports
  • MLB Network 
  • NBC Sports 
 

Best in Digital Sports Media

  • CBS Sports: March Madness on Demand
  • ESPN Digital Media
  • MLB Advanced Media
  • National Hockey League
  • Turner Sports
 

Best in Talent Representation and Management

  • BEST 
  • Boras Corporation
  • CAA Sports
  • IMG
  • Octagon
  • Wasserman Media Group
 

Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services

  • Genesco Sports Enterprises
  • GMR Marketing
  • IMG
  • The Marketing Arm
  • Momentum Worldwide
  • Octagon
 

Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services

  • IMG
  • Leverage Agency
  • Premier Partnerships
  • Van Wagner Sports
  • Wasserman Media Group
 

Sports Event Marketing Firm of the Year

  • BeCore Promotions
  • SportsMark
  • Vivid Marketing
 

Sports Sponsor of the Year

  • Bridgestone
  • Procter & Gamble
  • T-Mobile
  • Visa
 

Sports Facility of the Year 

  • Citi Field
  • Cowboys Stadium
  • Staples Center
  • Yankee Stadium
 

Best in Sports Technology

  • 3ality Digital
  • Brand Affinity Technologies
  • Mitsubishi 
  • NeuLion
 
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