The Orlando Magic has been named a finalist in the Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily’s annual Sports Business Awards in the categories of “Sports Team of the Year” and “Sports Facility of the Year.” It is the first time in the history of the franchise that the Magic has been named finalists for either of these two prestigious awards. The Sports Business Awards annually recognize excellence and outstanding achievement in the business of sports.
The winners will be announced at a live ceremony on May 18th at the New York Marriott Marquis.
Following are the finalists in the two categories in which the Magic has been named:
Sports Team of the Year
- Orlando Magic
- Chip Ganassi Racing
- New York Jets
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- San Francisco Giants
Sports Facility of the Year
- Amway Center
- Arrowhead Stadium
- Consol Energy Centre
- New Meadowlands Stadium
- Red Bull Park
- Target Field
The Orlando Magic served as the developer of the new Amway Center which opened in the fall of 2010. The Amway Center was designed to reflect the character of the community, meet the goals of the users and build on the legacy of sports and entertainment in Orlando.
