Amanda Mann Named Venue Operator of the Year
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena executive was honored at the third annual Oak View Group Arena Alliance Awards, while colleague Trey Feazell was recognized in Billboard's 2026 Touring Power Players list.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Awards
Amanda Mann, Executive Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, was named Venue Operator of the Year at the third annual Oak View Group Arena Alliance Awards. Trey Feazell, Executive Vice President of Arena Programming for the same organization, was recognized in Billboard's 2026 Touring Power Players list.
Why it matters
The Operator of the Year award recognizes venue leadership, operational expertise, event production, team leadership, and financial performance, giving the Atlanta arena's management national industry recognition. The honors highlight how State Farm Arena is run in a competitive touring market.
The Operator of the Year winner was chosen by more than 120 touring professionals, including promoters, tour managers, and production companies. Billboard ranked State Farm Arena fifth domestically and seventh worldwide among similar-sized venues last year, though the extraction does not detail the criteria behind the rankings.
The players
Amanda Mann
Amanda Mann serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, overseeing the venue's facilities.
Trey Feazell
Trey Feazell serves as Executive Vice President of Arena Programming for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, shaping the venue's event lineup.
State Farm Arena
State Farm Arena is a major multipurpose venue in downtown Atlanta and home of the Atlanta Hawks basketball team.
The details
Mann was honored at the third annual Oak View Group Arena Alliance Awards for leadership across facilities, operations, event production and finances. Feazell's recognition in Billboard's 2026 Touring Power Players list reflects his work programming events at the arena.
Timeline
Billboard ranked State Farm Arena fifth domestically and seventh worldwide last year.
Trey Feazell was recognized in Billboard's 2026 Touring Power Players list.
Amanda Mann was honored at the third annual Oak View Group Arena Alliance Awards.
Season Trajectory
Recognition from Billboard's Touring Power Players list and industry peers reflects how Atlanta's arena operations are measured against national touring benchmarks. The honors place State Farm Arena among the leading venues in the touring circuit.
Fans attending events at State Farm Arena benefit from the operational expertise and programming decisions these executives oversee. The honors signal a well-run venue whose schedule and facilities shape what Atlanta audiences can see locally.
The takeaway
Industry recognition for venue operations often reflects the unseen work of facilities, programming, and finance teams that keep a major arena running. Readers attending local events can appreciate the coordination behind them.
Further reading
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