IEBA Names 2014 Award Winners

The International Event Buyers Association (IEBA) named the winners of its 2014 awards on Tuesday night at the Omni in Nashville.  The Doobie Brothers headlined a start studded event that brought together top players in the live music industry.  The 2014 IEBA Award Winners:

Casino of the Year: Little River Casino Resort – Manitsee, MI

Casino Buyer of the Year: Kell Houston – Houston Productions

Club Buyer of the Year: Adam Weiser – AEG Live

Corporate Buyer of the Year: Michael Boltzman – AEG Live Events

Fair of the Year: Minnesota State Fair – St. Paul, MN

Fair Buyer of the Year: R.J. Romeo – Romeo Entertainment Group

Festival of the Year: Country Thunder USA – Twin Lakes, WI

Festival Buyer of the Year: Nicole Moore – Neste Event Marketing

International Buyer of the Year: Rod Tate – Calgary Stampede (Canada)

Promoter of the Year: Ali Harnell – AEG Live / The Messina Group

Talent Agent of the Year: Jay Williams – WME

Venue of the Year: Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN

Venue Executive of the Year: David Kells – Bridgestone Arena

Rookie of the Year: Andrew Farwell – Outback Concerts