#TDA24 Awards: Judging Panel unveiled
Contributing their expertise to the #TDA24 judging process this year
Contributing their expertise to the #TDA24 judging process this year
We are delighted to unveil the Judging Panel for this year’s TheStadiumBusiness Design & Development Awards.
The record 24-strong line-up includes a wealth of experience across venue design and delivery – providing the much-valued expert assessment across this year’s nominations.
The judging panel for #TDA24 comprises of industry experts, thought leaders, and seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience and insight to the table.
The judges are tasked with the challenging role of selecting winners from a diverse pool of nominees, ensuring that the highest standards of excellence are maintained.
Our hearty thanks to all of the judges for their support of this year’s Design & Development Awards:
- Alain Belsoeur, Head of Stadia Committee, Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP)
- Andy Broad, Managing Director, Wire and Sky
- Peter Bryan, Partner, TMG Partners
- Ali Celikkiran, Stadium and Facility Operations Director, Galatasaray SK
- Hannu Helkiö, Founder, Managing Director, HH Sportsbase + Venues
- Stephen Hogg, Managing Director, d&b audiotechnik
- David Keirle, Chairman, KSS
- Kamil Kukulka, Executive Board Advisor, ERGO ARENA Gdansk / Sopot
- Josef Lageder, Senior Portfolio Manager Sports & Entertainment, SKIDATA
- Bill Mannarelli, Independent Consultant, Dipl. -Ing. Architekt
- Henk Markerink, Chairman & Former CEO, Amsterdam Arena, Sportstad Heerenveen
- Stephen Lord, CEO, Kojo
- Javier Martinez, Chief Executive Officer, JMTZ Sports & Entertainment
- Ian Nuttall, Founder, TheStadiumBusiness
- Andrea Santini, Stadium Manager, Sport e Salute (Stadio Olimpico)
- Ruth Shilston, Technical Director, Mott MacDonald
- Kate Simkiss, General Counsel, Eden Park Trust
- Marie Smyth, Head of Venue Business, Croke Park / GAA
- Mika Sulin,Chairman, Sport & Live Vision
- Natasha Thiebaut, COO, Forward Associates
- Pete Watts, Managing Director, Rockvolt
- Guy Wickett, Project Manager – Stadium, Crystal Palace FC
- Derek Wilson, Founder/Principal, WilsonSEA
The judges will receive the full dossier of shortlisted entries plus all supporting evidence – with one vote each per category.
If your team or venue has delivered – or you have seen – outstanding venue design, fantastic client service or real innovation then put it in for a nomination. Nominations are free, take just a few minutes to complete and offer global recognition for the best projects in our sector.
Nominations open next week – Wednesday 14 August
Let the countdown to #TDA24 begin!
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