Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, Atlanta’s Fox Theater and Promoter Chuck Morris Among the Honorees at the IEBA Awards

Earlier this week, the International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA), held its annual conference. The IEBA is a not-for-profit trade organization founded in 1970 that focuses on the live entertainment industry. During this year’s event, which was hosted at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, beyond a series of panels, keynotes and live performances, the  Honors & Awards Ceremony offered a nod to venues and industry professionals.

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

Two industry vets were inducted into the IEBA Hall of Fame as concert promoter Chuck Morris and Nederlander Concerts CEO Alex Hodges received the honor. In addition, Brooklyn Bowl Nashville was selected as the Club of the Year, while Theater of the Year honors went the Fox Theater in Atlanta. The Bridgestone Arena in Nashville was named Arena of the Year, with the complete list of winners listed below.

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