Following the huge success of last year's Football Business Awards Authentic Cody Parkey Jersey , entries are now open.
Various categories recognizing the different endeavours within the business of football are available and will be judged by some of the biggest names in the industry including Karren Brady, Vice-Chairman of West Ham United FC, and Bruce Buck Authentic Taylor Gabriel Jersey , Chairman of Chelsea FC.
Simon Burton, co-founder of the FBA, said ‘We are very excited to announce that entries are now open for the second year of the Football Business Awards. Last year's awards were an astounding success and we're hoping to build on that with so many great sponsors and partners on board. This year's categories span elements of the sector from best use of technology to best community scheme Authentic Allen Robinson Jersey , which we hope will inspire an array of entries from as many different clubs and organizations as we saw last year. The awards provide a great platform for those working within football to be recognized by their peers and establish themselves as true industry leaders. '
After the first ever FBA ceremony was held at Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge last November, the event will now return to the same venue on 7th November 2013. This year's event will be sponsored by Sports Revolution, International Foreign UK Authentic Eric Kush Jersey , Stream UK, Peachy Productions and Agilysys; whilst also being supported by iSportConnect.
This year's nominated charity is the Willow Foundation, which provides special days for seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds; Bob Wilson Authentic Eddie Goldman Jersey , Founder and Life President of the Foundation, is a member of this year's judging panel. All entries for this year's awards must be submitted before 17.00 p.m. on 15th July 2013.
The categories for this year's Football Business Awards are as follows: Best UK Club Marketing Campaign Best Overseas Club Marketing Campaign Best Business Serving Football - up to £2m turnover (non professional service) Best Business Serving Football - over £2m turnover (non professional service) Best use of Social Media in Football Best Football Club Hospitality Best Most Innovative use of Technology by Clubs BestMost Innovative use of Technology in Football Best Football Community Scheme Best Corporate Social Responsibility Scheme Best Non-match Day use of Venue Football Brand of the Year Best Professional Service Business Serving Football Best Retail Merchandise Initiative Club Sponsorship Partnership of the Year Football Sponsorship Partnership of the Year Football Business Writer of the Year