SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily are proud to announce the 2009 Sports Business Awards nominees. The Sports Business Awards recognize excellence and outstanding achievement in the business of sports for 2008.  

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 gala on Thursday, May 28 in the Broadway Ballroom of the New York Marriott Marquis.

The 2009 Sports Business Awards gala will be an evening to remember. We hope you will be able to join us and share in for the celebration. Please click on RESERVATION FORM to purchase your tickets today!

Date
Thursday, May 28, 2009

Venue
The New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
212-398-1900

Format
Heavy hors d'oeuvres and food stations with open bar served during reception; during the awards ceremony, service is limited to providing beverages.

Agenda
5:00 to 7:00 Reception
7:00 to 9:00 Awards Program
9:00 to 10:00 Post Reception

Attire
Business Attire

Sports Executive of the Year
George Bodenheimer, President, ESPN/ABC Sports
Dick Ebersol, Chairman, NBC Universal Sports & Olympics
David Stern, Commissioner, National Basketball Association
Rocky Wirtz, Chairman, Chicago Blackhawks

Athletic Director of the Year
Sandy Barbour, University of California
Joe Castiglione, University of Oklahoma
Jeremy Foley, University of Florida
Joel Maturi, University of Minnesota

Professional Sports Team of the Year
Boston Celtics
Chicago Blackhawks
Cleveland Cavaliers
Milwaukee Brewers
Tampa Bay Rays

Professional Sports League of the Year
Indy Racing League
National Basketball Association
National Football League
National Hockey League

Best in Talent Representation and Management
BEST
CAA Sports
IMG
Octagon
Wasserman Media Group

Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services
Genesco Sports Enterprises
IMG
Octagon
Velocity Sports Entertainment
Wasserman Media Group

Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services  
IMG
ISP Sports
Premier Partnerships

Sports Event Marketing Firm of the Year
GMR Marketing
Momentum Worldwide
SportsMark
Vivid Marketing