Major League Soccer today announced the winners of year-end awards that recognize individuals and clubs for outstanding contributions off the playing field.
The club and executive award winners are highlighted by Real Salt Lake President Bill Manning receiving the Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year award. RSL’s metrics in key business areas, including tickets, corporate sponsorships and local television ratings, continue to grow under Manning’s direction.
2012 MLS Club and Executive Award Winners:
Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year – Bill Manning, Real Salt Lake
Ticket Sales Team of the Year – Portland Timbers
Ticketing Executive of the Year – Jake Reid, Sporting Kansas City
Marketing Executive of the Year – Andy Tretiak, Sporting Kansas City
Corporate Partnerships Executive of the Year – Steve Powell, Houston Dynamo
Corporate Partnerships Team of the Year – Chicago Fire
Partnership Marketing/Activation Team of the Year – FC Dallas (Budweiser)
Local Digital Editor of the Year – TJ Ansley, Columbus Crew
Club Public Relations – San Jose Earthquakes
Merchandiser of the Year – John Moncke, Sporting Kansas City
Community Relations Department of the Year presented by MLS W.O.R.K.S. – Portland Timbers
Operations Staff of the Year – Houston Dynamo
MLS Team Administrator of the Year presented by Sportscorp Travel – Shant Kasparian, LA Galaxy
MLS Athletic Training Staff of the Year presented by Mueller Sports Medicine – Sporting Kansas City
Equipment Manager of the Year – Mike Flaherty, Sporting Kansas City