The nominations for The Stadium Business Awards, in association with KPMG, have been announced and Metricon Stadium has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Project of the Year category.
Metricon Stadium and Gold Coast SUNS, Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Travis said he was thrilled the redevelopment of the Gold Coast’s AFL venue had been shortlisted for an international award.
“We are delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Project of the Year category for TheStadiumBusiness Awards to be held in Turin, Italy next month.”
Acknowledging Metricon Stadium’s funding partners, Queensland Government (through Stadiums Queensland), Commonwealth Government, Gold Coast City Council and the AFL as well as developer, Watpac and stadium architects Populous, Mr Travis said Metricon Stadium was redeveloped as a part of the AFL's expansion into the Gold Coast.
“Metricon Stadium provides people of the Gold Coast with a world class multipurpose facility that features an AFL oval capable of holding ICC cricket matches, concerts, festivals, IAAF athletics events and soccer matches.
“The redevelopment of Metricon Stadium has also provided the Gold Coast with an enhanced opportunity to attract additional events to the city highlighted by last years extremely successful Foo Fighters concert.”
“Being shortlisted for Project of the Year at The Stadium Business Awards caps off a successful first year of operation for us, with Metricon Stadium also voted the number one venue and stadium experience by AFL fans surveyed across the country in 2011,” Mr Travis added.
The StadiumBusiness Awards honour achievement and innovation in the stadium sector over the past twelve months. Other nominees for TheStadiumBusiness Awards Project of the year are:
• Expansion of Edgbaston International Cricket Stadium, UK
• The Wing at Silverstone , UK
• Redevelopment of the West Stand Boxes at Manchester United Football Club, UK
• BC Place Redevelopment, Canada
• Metricon Stadium Redevelopment, Australia
Now in their third year, The Stadium Business Awards are the only awards to recognise a whole spectrum of achievements from across the global stadium industry. Not only will the venue and event of the year be acknowledged but also individuals from behind the scenes and successful local community projects.
“Every year we’re impressed by the incredible level of innovation and professionalism we witness during the nomination process and this year was no exception,” said Ian Nuttall, founder of The Stadium Business Summit. “Nominees should be very proud of their achievements and we congratulate them all in reaching the shortlist.”
The winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Evening, held during The Stadium Business Summit at the Museo dell’Automobile Turin, Italy on the 15th May 2012. Thousands of nominations were whittled down to create the shortlist, which will be judged by an independent panel of industry figures, including:
• Ebru Köksal, General Secretary, Turkish Football Federation
• David Manica, President, MANICA Architecture, USA
• Pat Coyle, President, Coyle Media Inc, USA
• Michael Bolingbroke, COO, Manchester United FC
• Thierry Favre, Head of National Associations Development, UEFA
• Ian Nuttall (Chair), Founder, TheStadiumBusiness, Italy
“KPMG is delighted to be supporting The Stadium Business Awards 2012 and playing a role in recognising best practice within the industry,” commented Andrea Sartori, Partner of KPMG Sports Advisory. “Many factors combine to create an outstanding venue and a successful business and this is what the awards bring to light – the people and places that have managed to stand out in a highly competitive field and achieve great things.”
About The Stadium Business Awards
Now in their third year and held annually alongside The Stadium Business Summit, The Stadium Business Awards recognise leadership, innovation and achievement in the delivery, operation and management of sports facilities globally. The awards are organised by Xperiology; creators of The Stadium Business Summit conference and suppliers of stadium management training, consultancy and advisory services to the sports and entertainment sector.
For more information please visit: www.stadiumbusinessawards.com and www.stadiumbusinesssummit.com.
