The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at OVG in the US, Canada and the UK.
recognized the North West's outstanding agencies, construction firms, developers, architectural practices, consultancies, developments, deals and people.
John bolton, 1 of 27 executives on billboard’s 2025 pride list, makes the business a more diverse, equitable and inclusive one with his work every day.
the best installation projects from around the world and serves to recognize the work by installers and system integrators using often ground-breaking technologies.
honors and discusses women who have made significant contributions and impact in the sports industry.
This annual ceremony honors the people and projects driving the region’s property sector. Co-op Live was recognized as an iconic Manchester development delivering community benefits and pioneering sustainability.
Co-Op Live – Commercial Development of the Year Award
Fan-voted annual awards honoring the best in live entertainment.
Commercial Property of the Year Award: Co-op Live
The Building of the Year Award honors projects that advance Greater Manchester through design, community impact, regeneration, and economic value. Co-op Live was recognized for its design excellence and significant regional economic benefits.
Co-op Live – “2024 Building of the Year”
Pollstar’s 6th Women of Live honors standout leaders across the industry, spotlighting exceptional professionals whose vision, influence, and achievements shape today’s live entertainment, sports, and venue landscape.
Gina Rotolo (VP, Marketing & Business Operations, Acrisure Arena), Rebecca Kane Burton (EVP, Venue Management, OVG International)
Each year, Billboard’s Women in Music list recognizes high achieving women from across the music industry including rising artists, creators, producers and executives for their contributions to the industry and community.
Kim Theetge (VP of Operations, CFG Bank Arena)
The CoStar Impact Awards highlight the commercial real estate transactions and projects that have transformed their markets over the past year. Winners are chosen by independent panels of industry professionals who work in the markets they judge.
Co-op Live – “Commercial Development of the Year-North West”
The Pollstar Awards honor live entertainment’s most innovative companies, venues, artists, tours, and leaders. At the 36th ceremony in Los Angeles, executives gathered to celebrate the industry’s top talent.
Co-op Live – “New Concert Venue of the Year (International)”, Climate Pledge Arena – “Billie Eilish Award-Sustainability Venue”, Mike Sciortino (GM, UBS Arena) – “Billie Eilish Award-Sustainability Champion”
The Pollstar Awards honor live entertainment’s most innovative companies, venues, artists, tours, and leaders. At the 36th ceremony in Los Angeles, executives gathered to celebrate the industry’s top talent.
Chris Granger, Chief Executive Officer, OVG – “Marshall Award for Values in Sports”
The facilities Prime Site awards are given to the top entertainment, sports and special event venues including arenas, civic centers, auditoriums, stadiums, theaters, PACs, amphitheaters, University venues, fairgrounds and special event venues.
“Prime Site” awards--Sioux City Convention Center, Owensboro Convention Center and Miami Beach Convention Center
As the recorded-music business worldwide grew for the 10th consecutive year, these are the executives driving success for artists outside the United States.
Gary Hutchinson (Executive VP of Global Touring & Content, OVG)
The Class of 2025 is a remarkable group of young professionals who represent the future of the venue management industry. They were selected for their demonstrated leadership, passion for the industry, and commitment to making a lasting impact.
Honorees: Alexandria Wright (Sr. Event Manager, Angel of the Winds Arena), Payton Murphy (Ticket Operations Manager, Moody Center), Rick Hernandez (Senior Event Manager, Moody Center), Emily Bundy (Brand Manager, BOK Center), Marley West (Event Manager, BOK Center)
The award honors operational and service excellence, recognizing organizers, venues, and providers delivering innovative solutions in logistics, technology, customer experience, and sustainability.
Annual celebration of achievements in country music, honoring artists, songwriters and industry professionals.
Moody Center – “Arena of the Year”
Given by the International Association of Venue Mangers, this award represents the industry’s top honor that recognizes outstanding venues across the globe for exceptional leadership, innovation and commitment to excellence in public assembly facility management.
Celebrating bold, mission-driven achievements, the Skift IDEA Awards spotlights the brands, agencies, and innovators shaping the next chapter of travel across seven distinct categories.
The Excellence in Concessions awards spotlight the vital role of food and beverage in concert and sports venues, recognizing their impact on revenue and the live entertainment experience.
Ra Ra Room – “Best New Refurbished Space in Food and Drink”
These awards, created with Sports Innovation Lab, recognize organizations driving the future of sports through groundbreaking creativity and technological innovation.
PHX Arena — “Most Innovative Venues”
The Rising 25 Award is one of sports’ most competitive honors, celebrating the brightest young professionals shaping the future of the industry.
Brooke Rodi (Senior Coordinator, Global Partnerships, OVG)
The annual All Stars list highlights innovation, leadership, and success in the venue industry, recognizing executives who elevate this rapidly evolving business to new heights.
Ryan Brach (Executive Vice President, Global Partnerships, OVG), Ken Gaber (President, OVG Hospitality, OVG)
Annual round up of LGBTQ+ executives making an impact on the international live music business and beyond.
Ben Tipple (Communications Director, Co-op Live, OVG)
IQ’s annual recognition of those at the forefront of the battle to make the live entertainment industry more sustainable.
Pollstar’s list of rising stars and top-notch talent early in their careers (under 35) who are making a big impact on the live entertainment business.
Erin Prober (Vice President, Global Partnerships, OVG) and Ciera Culcasi (Sustainability Coordinator, Moody Center)
SBJ Game Changers honors women transforming the sports industry, recognizing leaders whose impact, mentorship, and innovation have shaped the business since the program began in 2011.
Kristen Fulmer (Head of Sustainability, OVG and Executive Director, GOAL)
Awards celebrating the outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations across the global sports ecosystem that are driving sustainability, resilience, equity and climate action in sport.
“Protect Where We Play” and GOAL — "Purpose Led Partnership with a Non-Profit”
From promoting the headliners of tomorrow to guiding touring veterans, these executives propelled the live sector to another stellar year.
From promoting the headliners of tomorrow to guiding touring veterans, these executives propelled the live sector to another stellar year.
Gary Hutchinson (Executive VP, Global Touring and Content, OVG), Mark Shulman (Senior Vice President, Programming, OVG), Scott Menefee (Vice President, Ticket Operations, Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena) Jeff Nickler, (GM, Moody Center, President, OVG Austin), Casey Sparks (Assistant GM, Moody Center, Senior VP, OVG Austin)
From promoting the headliners of tomorrow to guiding touring veterans, these executives propelled the live sector to another stellar year.
Co-op Live “Leading Sustainability and Impact Award”
Recognizing the best convention centers for trade shows and events as evaluated by event organizers and exhibit managers.
Owensboro Convention Center and Miami Beach Convention Center “Top 25 Convention Centers in the US”
From elite hotels and cutting-edge convention centers to top-tier airlines, cruise lines and convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs), the winners and finalists represent the pinnacle of group business and service excellence.
Miami Beach Convention Center “Silver Stella Award-Southeast US Region”
Recognizing businesses and individuals going above and beyond for heir clients, customers and guest in the hospitality industry.
Honoree: UBS Arena “Best Sports & Entertainment Venue-USA” and “Sustainability Excellence Award”
Voted on by association planners, this award recognizes venues for best serving clients’ needs in the meetings and conventions industry.
Honoree: UBS Arena “Best Sports & Entertainment Venue-USA” and “Sustainability Excellence Award”
Celebrating our colleagues across the Atlantic who are making great strides, championing worthy causes, and excelling in their respective line of work.
Gary Hutchinson (Executive Vice President, Global Touring & Content, OVG International)
SBJ’s New Voices Under 30 honors young, diverse leaders and innovators reshaping the sports business, spotlighting emerging influencers redefining the sports experience and how the industry operates.
Jalen Woodward (Sr. Manager, Brand Consulting and Solutions, Global Partnerships, OVG)
Celebrating and rewarding design excellence, the Architects’ Journal brings together leading voices from across the industry to celebrate architecture’s most inspiring and accomplished projects across the UK.
Co-op Live “Leisure Project”
Celebrating achievement across every corner of the live events industry and recognizing the work of everyone who has made a real difference to the business in 2025.
Co-op Live “Best Newcomer”
The LIVE Awards showcases the outstanding companies, teams and individuals that make up our world-renowned industry, bringing together professionals from every part of the business.
Co-op Live- “Venue of the Year Award”
