With the Redband Rally Campaign, the Spokane Indians (Short Season A; Northwest League) launched a multifaceted endeavor combining branding, merchandising, promotion and community outreach, along with a very unique and striking rally mascot. That successful effort earned the team an Editor’s Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in the 2017 season. (more…)
Archive | Awards
Best Ballpark Improvement (Under $1M): Modern Woodmen Park Amusements
In a ballpark already known for a Ferris Wheel and other amusements, it takes a lot to stand out. The Quad Cities River Bandits added another set of unique amusements to a formerly dead part of Modern Woodmen Park, earning Ballpark Digest’s 2017 Award for Best Ballpark Improvement Under $1 Million. (more…)
2017 Best Charity: Quad Cities River Bandits
It’s a big week for the folks in Davenport, IA, as the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) have special reason to enjoy the World Series this year. (more…)
Editor’s Choice Award: National Eclipse Games
On August 21, many teams around baseball staged games and viewing parties to observe the National Eclipse. By seizing the opportunity to host a game in honor of this rare event, these teams created a memorable day in baseball that is being recognized by Ballpark Digest. (more…)
Best New Food Item: Beercheese Poutine
From fan nomination to majority rule to Midwest League stomachs, the West Michigan Whitecaps gobbled up Ballpark Digest’s Best New Food Item of 2017 with their Beercheese Poutine — a tribute to the team’s unique and popular crowdsourcing approach to concession items. (more…)
Best New Concessions Experience: Miller Park
With an overhaul of food and beverage operations at Miller Park in 2017, the Milwaukee Brewers and Delaware North Sportservice went full Sconnie with a slate of new offerings and concourse layouts. For these upgrades, we’re awarding Miller Park the 2017 Ballpark Digest Award for Best New Concessions Experience. (more…)
Best Ballpark Improvement (Over $1M): Great Dane Duck Blind
For the 2017 season, the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) successfully reinvented the Great Dane Duck Blind. Long one of the most popular features at Warner Park (aka “The Duck Pond“), the unique Duck Blind has captured the Ballpark Digest Best Ballpark Improvement (Over $1M) award. (more…)
2017 Executive of the Year: Ryan Keur
In his first year as president of the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League), Ryan Keur led the team to new heights. The Tortugas’ emphasis on unique promotions and community outreach helped generate a solid increase in attendance, making 2017 a successful season. (more…)
2017 Best Logo/Branding: Down East Wood Ducks
In a season that saw multiple rebrands across Minor League Baseball, the Down East Wood Ducks (High A; Carolina League) snared the 2017 Ballpark Digest award for Best New Logo/Branding of the Year. Brandiose stepped in to help the team create what has become a beloved, signature look. (more…)
2017 Best Ballpark Renovation (MiLB): Fluor Field
Our annual Ballpark Digest Awards continue with the Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League) and extensive upgrades to Fluor Field, earning our Best Ballpark Renovation (MiLB) recognition for 2017. (more…)
2017 Broadcaster of the Year: Howard Kellman and Mick Gillispie
Baseball is shaped and advanced by its innovations, from new ballparks to names to uniforms to theme nights, spotlighted by Ballpark Digest throughout the year and honored now, as we begin our 2017 awards. (more…)
2017 Ballpark of The Year: SunTrust Park, Atlanta Braves
With a fan-forward design incorporating the latest in social spaces and tech, office/hotel development extending beyond the ballpark walls and a top-notch next-door entertainment district, SunTrust Park, opening this season as the home of the Atlanta Braves, is our 2017 Ballpark of the Year. (more…)
A Reminder: 2017 Ballpark Digest Awards
Some recent submissions reminded us to remind you that the deadline for 2017 Ballpark Digest Awards nominations is approaching, and we’d love to hear from you about the highlights of this season. (more…)