BOK Center Named Best in the World
The City of Tulsa's iconic BOK Center was recently awarded the
2011 Venue Excellence Award by The International Association of
Venue Managers (IAVM). This prestigious award is given
annually to only one arena in the world and recognizes the best
arena based on four criteria used to demonstrate the ways in which
the venue has excelled in the management and operation of a public
assembly venue.
The criteria for the award includes: Operational Excellence,
Teambuilding/Professional Development, Safety and Security, and
Service to the Community.
Mayor Dewey Bartlett said, "The BOK Center under SMG's
leadership has truly shown what a successful public/private
partnership should look like. We couldn't have accomplished or
received the praise, recognition, and acclaim without SMG. I
especially want to thank John Bolton, the General Manager of the
BOK Center. Our receipt of this prestigious award is due in
large part to Mr. Bolton's leadership and vision."
"The BOK Center and SMG, in receiving this award, put themselves
at the pinnacle of venue management. What the BOK Center has
accomplished in just three short years is truly phenomenal," said
Dexter King, President and CEO of the International Association of
Venue Managers.
"As the world leader in venue management we expect the best and
I'm happy to say that our management team in Tulsa has accomplished
this goal in an amazing fashion," commented Wes Westley, President
and CEO of SMG.
In accepting the award, John Bolton, General Manager of the
SMG-managed facility, said, "To be recognized as the best
takes an amazing team and I'm proud to say we have that team with
SMG both here in Tulsa and in our corporate headquarters in
Philadelphia. This award recognizes the hundreds of part-time
and full-time employees who work every day to ensure our guests
have an amazing experience."
The award will be presented July 25 during the IAVM annual
conference and trade show in Phoenix, Arizona.
