IEBA Reveals The 2025 Industry Award Recipients

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Adam Weiser (AEG Presents). Photo: Ed Rode

IEBA marked the close of its sold-out annual conference with an Honors & Awards Ceremony Tuesday evening (Oct. 7).

Voted on by members of IEBA and announced during the ceremony, the awards were hosted by comedian Dusty Slay.

Bridgestone Arena takes home Arena of the year. Photo: Ed Rode

“These awards are truly special because they are selected by those who know the work best—their peers,” said IEBA’s Executive Director Brian Wagner. “They celebrate the visionary minds and tireless leaders  working out of the spotlight who, with every show, propel our industry forward.”

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville took home this year’s Club of the Year. Bridgestone Arena was named Arena of the Year. Andrew Fortin of Neste Live! Took Fair/Expo Buyer of the Year and AEG Presents’ Adam Weiser claimed Promoter of the Year. Neste Live! was named Special Events/Corporate Buyer of the Year.

The event also honored the induction of two new members, Alex Hodges and Chuck Morris, into the IEBA Hall of Fame.

Additionally, the IEBA announced its updated branding during the conference, including a new logo and updated tagline, “Live Deals Done Here.”

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IEBA 2026 is slated to return to the Grand Hyatt & The Pinnacle Nashville on October 4 – 6.

2025 IEBA Award Winners:
Club of the Year: Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Casino of the Year: Mohegan Sun
Theater of the Year: Fox Theater Atlanta
Arena of the Year: Bridgestone Arena
Amphitheater of the Year: The Greek Theatre
Fair/Expo of the Year: Wisconsin State Fair
Festival of the Year: Austin City Limits Festival
Club Buyer of the Year: Ed Warm, Joe’s Live
Casino Buyer of the Year: Deana Baker, Choctaw Casino Resort – Durant
Special Events/Corporate Buyer of the Year: Neste Live!
International Buyer of the Year: Susan Heymann, Frontier Touring
Fair/Expo Buyer of the Year: Andrew Fortin, Neste Live!
Festival Buyer of the Year: Amy Corbin, C3 Presents
Venue Executive of the Year: Laurie Jacoby, BSE/Barclays Center
Young Professional of the Year: Marcus Greenstein, Day After Day Productions
Music & Entertainment Industry Educator of the Year: Mike Garcia, USC
Boutique Agency Agent of the Year: Seth Shomes, Day After Day Productions
Major Agency Agent of the Year: Kevin Kastrup, Wasserman Music
Promoter of the Year: Adam Weiser, AEG Presents

Brooklyn Bowl takes home Club of the Year. Photo: Ed Rode

Andrew Fortin and Neste Live! Photo: Ed Rode

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