The 2025 Ticketing Star Awards

BEEN THERE – DONE THAT. Much like other aspects of the live events industry, nothing beats experience when it comes to problem-solving, adapting and working closely with clients to meet very specific and complicated needs in the
world of ticketing.
This year’s Ticketing Stars class includes multiple execs with decades of experience, who have seen the industry go from paper tickets to mobile data capture in the short span of just a few decades. However, the always-changing, tech-driven ticketing industry demands the ability, eagerness and willingness to adapt, create new solutions and learn new ways of solving old problems.
Likewise, this year’s honorees also include relative newcomers, quick thinkers and true lovers of the game carrying the mantle for the next generation — and learning from those who came before. As always, this year’s winners come from different backgrounds and work in different types of venues and events, but all show a true passion for ticketing.
The Ticketing Star Awards are once again presented in partnership with leading trade organization INTIX, culminating with an awards presentation at INTIX’s annual conference. This year’s awards ceremony takes place at the New York Hilton in Manhattan on Jan. 28.
The awards are nominated and voted on by industry peers, making it that much more impactful to those behind the scenes and in the trenches of what is a critically important part of the live events industry.
The 2025 Ticketing Star Awards Winners
Alan Kass
Vice President, Box Office | MetLife Stadium
Jeff Weinhold
Senior Director of Ticketing | Live Nation, Capital Region
Laura Bryer
Vice President, Wizards Ticket Operations | Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Kari Nelson
Director of Ticketing | University of Montana, Missoula
Rick Katz
Sr. Director, Ticket Operations, Events | Prudential Center, New Jersey Devils
(Editors Pick)
Katie Goldberg
Senior Ticketing Manager | AEG Presents Global Touring
