

Newcomer of the Year
A new PAC community member who hit the ground running and fully embraced PAC tech and services.

Innovation of the Year
Celebrates an idea, program, or tactic representing a "new way" of doing things while generating value.

NEW! Event of the Year
This award honors one extraordinary event that raised the bar for creativity, execution, and impact. Whether it brought a community together in an intimate setting or captivated thousands with a large-scale production, each nominee represents excellence in delivering unforgettable experiences.
To recognize achievements across every scale, this year's three NEW categories include:

Spotlight Event of the Year
Venue Capacity: 0–5K
Recognizing events that deliver big impact on a smaller stage.

Showcase Event of the Year
Venue Capacity: 5–25K
Honoring events that blend creativity, connection, and performance at scale.

Headliner Event of the Year
Venue Capacity: 25K+
Celebrating major events that command attention and set new benchmarks for excellence.

Star of the Year
Embraces innovative strategies and new tech while developing programs to engage fans and drive revenue.
20TH ANNUAL
Star Awards
It's time to reach for the stars and dazzle the PAC Community!
Let's celebrate the trailblazers, the rule-breakers, and the shining stars within our community as we honor their exceptional ticketing, marketing, and fundraising achievements through the prestigious PACnet Star Awards.

DON'T WAIT! ENTER TODAY.
Submit Your Nomination

PACnet '25 Winners

STAR OF THE YEAR
19TH ANNUAL
WINNER: SMU

INNOVATER OF THE YEAR
19TH ANNUAL
WINNER: University of Illinois

EVENT OF THE YEAR
19TH ANNUAL
WINNER: Texas A&M

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
19TH ANNUAL
WINNER: The Bushnell

Star of the Year
Embraces innovative strategies and new tech while developing programs to engage fans and drive revenue.
18TH ANNUAL
WINNER: The University of Colorado

Innovator of the Year
Celebrates an idea, program, or tactic that truly represents a "new way" of doing things while generating value.
18TH ANNUAL
WINNER: NHRA

Event of the Year
Highlights one live event that set a new standard of excellence or achieved ground-breaking success.
18TH ANNUAL
WINNER: The University of Nebraska

Newcomer of the Year
A new PAC community member who hit the ground running plus fully embraced PAC technology and services.
18TH ANNUAL
WINNER: Harvard University

Star of the Year
Embraces innovative strategies and new tech while developing programs to engage fans and drive revenue.
18TH ANNUAL
WINNER: The University of Colorado

Innovator of the Year
Celebrates an idea, program, or tactic that truly represents a "new way" of doing things while generating value.
18TH ANNUAL
WINNER: NHRA

Event of the Year
Highlights one live event that set a new standard of excellence or achieved ground-breaking success.
18TH ANNUAL
WINNER: The University of Nebraska

Newcomer of the Year
A new PAC community member who hit the ground running plus fully embraced PAC technology and services.
18TH ANNUAL
WINNER: Harvard University


















































