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Established in 2017, the Front Office Sports Rising 25 Award has become one of the most competitive and prestigious awards in sports business.

Key Dates

Early Entry
March 28 – April 11
$249 per nomination
Regular Entry
April 12 – April 28
$349 per nomination
Final Entry
April 12 – April 28
$349 per nomination
All deadlines end at 11:59PM PST

2023 Winners

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“I realized we have some really great people doing a lot of good for our industry but also the world in a lot of cases. Very impressive. I’m happy to say I was part of this.”

Nathan Peterson
President of Tagboard

2024 Judges

  • JP Abercrumbie
    Associate Athletic Director, SOAR
    Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Rice University
    R25 ’17

  • Cory Bernstine
    Senior Director of Strategy,
    United Soccer League

  • Kofi Brown
    Senior Director of Global Basketball Brand Communications,
    Adidas

  • Matt Davis
    Head of U.S. Sports Marketing,
    Anheuser-Busch

  • Jim Huether
    CEO,
    Hyperice

  • Adam Johnson
    Marketing Manager,
    Coolray Heating & Air Conditioning
    R25 ’19

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  • Who is eligible to enter?

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  • Is there a cost to participate?

    Front Office Sports Insights is intended for professionals working at the intersection of sports and industry. From brand managers and team executives to investment bankers and venture capitalists, Insights can provide meaningful content for industry leaders.

  • How do you evaluate organizations that have a smaller amount of employees?

    Front Office Sports Insights is intended for professionals working at the intersection of sports and industry. From brand managers and team executives to investment bankers and venture capitalists, Insights can provide meaningful content for industry leaders.

  • What are the important dates for the Rising 25 nomination?

    Front Office Sports Insights is intended for professionals working at the intersection of sports and industry. From brand managers and team executives to investment bankers and venture capitalists, Insights can provide meaningful content for industry leaders.

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