Business Awards

Atlanta United's excellence is reflected both on and off the pitch. Since its inception, the club has received numerous achievements and awards in different fields, on a domestic and international levels. Below are the awards and recognitions received by the club on the business side showcasing the club as a trend-setter and world-class organization.

2017
Award
Recipient
Presented by
MLS Executive of the Year
Darren Eales, President
Major League Soccer
MLS Ticket Sales Executive of the Year
Don Rovak, SVP Ticket Sales
Major League Soccer
MLS Marketing Executive of the Year
Sarah "Skate" Noftsinger, Director Brand Marketing & Fan Engagement
Major League Soccer
MLS Team Administrator of the Year
Manny Tejeda, Team Administrator
Major League Soccer
MLS Marketing Team of the Year
Atlanta United Marketing Department
Major League Soccer
Forty Under 40 Award
Ann Rodríguez, VP Business Operations
Sports Business Journal
AMA Marketing Team of the Year
Atlanta United Marketing Department
American Marketing Association
MAX Marketing Award of Excellence
Atlanta United Marketing Department
Robson College of Business, Georgia State University
2018
Award
Recipient
Presented by
MLS Executive Team of the Year
Darren Eales, President
Major League Soccer
MLS Public Relations Team of the Year
Atlanta United Communications Department
Major League Soccer
MLS Ticket Sales Team of the Year
Atlanta United Ticketing Department
Major League Soccer
MLS Club Retailer of the Year
Atlanta United Retail Department
Major League Soccer
MLS Operations Staff of the Year
Atlanta United Operations Departmenr
Major League Soccer
MLS Supporter Management Team of the Year
Atlanta United Community Relations Department
Major League Soccer
2019
Award
Recipient
Presented by
Sports Team of the Year
Atlanta United
Sports Business Journal
Sports Facility of the Year
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Sports Business Journal
MLS Marketing Initiative of the Year
Atlanta United Marketing Department for "Kings Become Legends"
Major League Soccer
Executive of the Year
Darren Eales, President
World Football Summit*
Best Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
World Football Summit*

* First time a football/soccer club has won in two different categories, and first time an MLS club had been recognized in the ceremony at the World Football Summit. 

2020
Award
Recipient
Presented by
 National Soccer Hall of Fame, Class of 2020
Carlos Bocanegra, VP and Technical Director
National Soccer Hall of Fame
Sponsorship Strategy
Atlanta United Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, Digital Departments
Drum Marketing Award
2021
Award
Recipient
Presented by
ADDY Award Creative Best in Show
Atlanta United for the "Unity Kit"
American Advertising Federation
2022
Award
Recipient
Presented by
Silver Clio in OOH
Atlanta United for the Spirit of 17 Murals
Clio Awards, Evolution Media
Bronze Clio in Design
Atlanta United for the Unity Kit
Clio Awards, Evolution Media
eMLS Team of the Year
Atlanta United Digital Department
Major League Soccer
2023
Award
Recipient
Presented by
Greater Access Award
Atlanta United
Arts InCommunity
eMLS Team of the Year
Atlanta United Digital Department
Major League Soccer
Supporter Management Club of the Year
Atlanta United CR & Marketing Department
Major League Soccer
2024
Award
Recipient
Presented by
Excellence Award in Web Design & Product Development
Atlanta United
MarTech Awards 2024 - Innovation in Business