Headingley Carnegie Stadium, home to Leeds Rhinos and the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Everton Football Club’s Goodison Park stadium, Newcastle United’s St James’ Park ground and Brighton and Hove Albion’s Amex Stadium, have all been nominated in the Overall Matchday Hospitality category.
Natasha Carr, UK venue & events marketing manager, at Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, said: “I am delighted that our teams at these four, major stadia, have been nominated in so many categories of these awards, which are so highly regarded within our industry.”
Headingley, the Amex Stadium and St James’ Park have also each been nominated for the Non-Matchday Mystery Shopper Award, with Everton and Brighton each hoping to win the Media Choice Award, voted for by journalists and broadcasters.
In addition, Goodison Park, the Amex Stadium and St James’ Park have been nominated for Chef Team of the Year and Directors’ Choice awards with the latter two also hoping for victory in the Best Sales or Marketing Initiative Award category.
The Amex Stadium has also been nominated in the Operations Team of the Year Award category.