Awards

About the Awards

TheStadiumBusiness Awards recognise leadership, innovation & achievement in the delivery, operation and management of sports facilities globally.

Inaugurated in 2010, the Awards are the first (and only) awards for the industry, by the industry and were announced on 22 April.

The Awards were launched in order to:

Recognise achievement, innovation, fresh thinking and the leaders in the world of stadium, arena and sports venue management.
Raise industry standards and encourage greater professionalism.
Drive awareness of the stadium, arena and sports venue sector.

The 2020 winners have been announced online here.

WINNERS
TIMELINE
JUDGES
PAST WINNERS

We were unable to present the winners during our traditional gala dinner so instead we have announced the 2020 Winners online here. It’s worth noting that nominations for the TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2020 closed on 24 January 2020 and as such the shortlists showcase primarily the achievements of the stadium sector in 2019, before the industry lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak.

Rather than postponing, TheStadiumBusiness is announcing the Winners as scheduled to provide some ideas and inspiration for our sector ahead of its much-anticipated return post-virus.

• 09 December 2019 – Nominations Open

• 10 January 2020 – Judging Panel Announced

• 24 January 2020 – Nominations Close

• 17 February 2020 – Shortlists Announced

• 13 March 2020 – Dossier to Judges/final judging

• 22 April 2020 – Winners Announced

• 29 September 2020 – Winners’ Party (Emirates Old Trafford)

This year’s international expert Judging Panel comprises 11 industry leaders – drawn from venue operations, sports investment, sports teams, technology and architecture. View them all here.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

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About the Awards

• 09 December 2019 – Nominations Open

• 10 January 2020 – Judging Panel Announced

• 24 January 2020 – Nominations Close

• 17 February 2020 – Shortlists Announced

• 13 March 2020 – Dossier to Judges/final judging

• 22 April 2020 – Winners Announced

• 29 September 2020 – Winners’ Party (Emirates Old Trafford)

PREVIOUS WINNERS

2020 winners

2019 winners

2018 winners

2017 winners

2016 winners

2015 winners

2014 winners

2013 winners

2012 winners

2011 winners