Major League Soccer today announced the winners of year-end awards that recognize individuals and clubs for outstanding contributions off the playing field.
The club and executive award winners are highlighted by Seattle Sounders FC winning their third consecutive Ticket Sales Team of the Year award and Portland Timbers Chief Operating Officer Mike Golub receiving the Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year award.
The complete list of 2011 Club and Executive Award winners is below.
2011 MLS Club and Executive Award Winners:
Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year – Mike Golub, Portland Timbers
Corporate Partnership Executive of the Year – Ryan Brach, Portland Timbers
Corporate Partnership Team of the Year – Seattle Sounders FC
Partnership Marketing Team of the Year – Seattle Sounders FC
Marketing Executive of the Year – Cory Dolich, Portland Timbers
Ticketing Executive of the Year – Joe Cote, Portland Timbers
Ticket Sales Team of the Year – Seattle Sounders FC
Local Digital Editor of the Year – Brian Costello, Portland Timbers
Public Relations Team of the Year – Sporting Kansas City
Merchandiser of the Year – Philadelphia Union/Angelo’s Soccer Corner
Community Relations Department of the Year presented by MLS W.O.R.K.S. – Toronto FC
Operations Staff of the Year – Portland Timbers
Team Administrator of the Year presented by ATP Event Experts – Francisco Tobar, D.C. United
Athletic Training Staff of the Year presented by Mueller Sports Medicine – Houston Dynamo
Equipment Manager of the Year – Rusty Wummel, Columbus Crew