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Sports Facilities to Receive Recognition During 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference

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A total of five sports facilities will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues as part of the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Facility of Merit Award recognizes a sports facility that has demonstrated an innovative approach to enhancing safety and security beyond its normal operations or addressed a significant safety/security concern.

“We look forward to recognizing these outstanding facilities and their management teams for their innovative work,” said Dr. Stacey A. Hall, NCS⁴ Executive Director and Professor of Sport Management.

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Marciani Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition

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Dr. Lou Marciani, Director and Co-Founder of the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX), will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the long-term accomplishments and contributions of an individual who has earned the respect and admiration of professional colleagues in the sports safety and security community. The award was developed to commemorate exemplary talents and contributions as demonstrated by the nominee’s dedication, loyalty, ability, and integrity. The award is sponsored by Meridian Rapid Defense Group, which provides SAFETY Act Certified barriers for major sporting events across the U.S.

“I am grateful to my family and professional colleagues for this Lifetime Achievement recognition by the University of Southern Mississippi, an institution I proudly served for more than 30 years,” said Dr. Lou Marciani, Director and Co-Founder of the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX). “I’ve been honored to work with intramural, intercollegiate, and professional sports leagues to help develop programs and best practices to ensure the sports and entertainment industry is safe and secure. I fondly recall the more than 50 years I’ve worked with government, the sports and entertainment industry, academia, the United States Olympic Committee, Interpol, student-athletes, and so many wonderful professionals and dear friends.”

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Dr. Lou Marciani, Director and Co-Founder of the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX), will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the long-term accomplishments and contributions of an individual who has earned the respect and admiration of professional colleagues in the sports safety and security community. The award was developed to commemorate exemplary talents and contributions as demonstrated by the nominee’s dedication, loyalty, ability, and integrity. The award is sponsored by Meridian Rapid Defense Group, which provides SAFETY Act Certified barriers for major sporting events across the U.S.

“I am grateful to my family and professional colleagues for this Lifetime Achievement recognition by the University of Southern Mississippi, an institution I proudly served for more than 30 years,” said Dr. Lou Marciani, Director and Co-Founder of the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX). “I’ve been honored to work with intramural, intercollegiate, and professional sports leagues to help develop programs and best practices to ensure the sports and entertainment industry is safe and secure. I fondly recall the more than 50 years I’ve worked with government, the sports and entertainment industry, academia, the United States Olympic Committee, Interpol, student-athletes, and so many wonderful professionals and dear friends.”

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Dr. Lou Marciani, Director and Co-Founder of the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX), will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the long-term accomplishments and contributions of an individual who has earned the respect and admiration of professional colleagues in the sports safety and security community. The award was developed to commemorate exemplary talents and contributions as demonstrated by the nominee’s dedication, loyalty, ability, and integrity. The award is sponsored by Meridian Rapid Defense Group, which provides SAFETY Act Certified barriers for major sporting events across the U.S.

“I am grateful to my family and professional colleagues for this Lifetime Achievement recognition by the University of Southern Mississippi, an institution I proudly served for more than 30 years,” said Dr. Lou Marciani, Director and Co-Founder of the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX). “I’ve been honored to work with intramural, intercollegiate, and professional sports leagues to help develop programs and best practices to ensure the sports and entertainment industry is safe and secure. I fondly recall the more than 50 years I’ve worked with government, the sports and entertainment industry, academia, the United States Olympic Committee, Interpol, student-athletes, and so many wonderful professionals and dear friends.”

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Eight Individuals to Receive Professional of the Year Award at 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition

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A total of eight professionals will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Professional of the Year Award recognizes a member of management in the field who has, over the past year, demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security issues. In addition to the enhanced safety of their venue/event, the recipient’s contributions have set an example for others to follow. The award is sponsored by Prevent Advisors, a full-service security consulting company with extensive knowledge, expertise, and understanding of the operational aspects of sports and entertainment facilities and venues. They are the first and only company to receive SAFETY Act Designation for a Red Team Assessment Service.

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Dickson to be Honored with Champion of Change Award at the 2023 National Conference

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Scott Dickson, Associate General Manager of The Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State University (OSU), will be recognized as a Champion of Change during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition in San Antonio on June 27-29. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Dickson will receive the Champion of Change Award, which recognizes an individual who has demonstrated their ability and commitment to bring about positive change in the sports safety and security industry. Through progressive leadership, this individual’s achievements have made a difference in organizational effectiveness and led the organization forward into the future. The award is sponsored by 24/7 Software, which provides a DHS SAFETY Act designated operations management platform to enhance real-time communications, incident management, and more.

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Scott Dickson, Associate General Manager of The Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State University (OSU), will be recognized as a Champion of Change during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition in San Antonio on June 27-29. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Dickson will receive the Champion of Change Award, which recognizes an individual who has demonstrated their ability and commitment to bring about positive change in the sports safety and security industry. Through progressive leadership, this individual’s achievements have made a difference in organizational effectiveness and led the organization forward into the future. The award is sponsored by 24/7 Software, which provides a DHS SAFETY Act designated operations management platform to enhance real-time communications, incident management, and more.

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Scott Dickson, Associate General Manager of The Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State University (OSU), will be recognized as a Champion of Change during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition in San Antonio on June 27-29. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Dickson will receive the Champion of Change Award, which recognizes an individual who has demonstrated their ability and commitment to bring about positive change in the sports safety and security industry. Through progressive leadership, this individual’s achievements have made a difference in organizational effectiveness and led the organization forward into the future. The award is sponsored by 24/7 Software, which provides a DHS SAFETY Act designated operations management platform to enhance real-time communications, incident management, and more.

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Folk Presented with Milton E. Ahlerich Distinguished Leadership Award at National Conference

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Jim Folk, Vice President of Ballpark Improvements for the Cleveland Guardians, will be presented with the Milton E. Ahlerich Distinguished Leadership Award during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Milton E. Ahlerich Distinguished Leadership Award recognizes a professional whose career includes multiple achievements and contributions to sport safety and security. The recipient’s service, commitment, ingenuity, and integrity must have elevated the profession to new levels to warrant this prestigious honor. The recipient is selected by a panel of subject matter experts on behalf of the NCS⁴ and awarded annually at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition.

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Jim Folk, Vice President of Ballpark Improvements for the Cleveland Guardians, will be presented with the Milton E. Ahlerich Distinguished Leadership Award during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Milton E. Ahlerich Distinguished Leadership Award recognizes a professional whose career includes multiple achievements and contributions to sport safety and security. The recipient’s service, commitment, ingenuity, and integrity must have elevated the profession to new levels to warrant this prestigious honor. The recipient is selected by a panel of subject matter experts on behalf of the NCS⁴ and awarded annually at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition.

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Jim Folk, Vice President of Ballpark Improvements for the Cleveland Guardians, will be presented with the Milton E. Ahlerich Distinguished Leadership Award during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Milton E. Ahlerich Distinguished Leadership Award recognizes a professional whose career includes multiple achievements and contributions to sport safety and security. The recipient’s service, commitment, ingenuity, and integrity must have elevated the profession to new levels to warrant this prestigious honor. The recipient is selected by a panel of subject matter experts on behalf of the NCS⁴ and awarded annually at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition.

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