MLB and TEAM Coalition

Major League Baseball is a founding member of TEAM Coalition. Since 2001, the two organizations have worked together to train tens of thousands of ballpark employees in alcohol management and to encourage more fans to pledge to be designated drivers than any other sports league.

Every ballpark offers fans a responsible fan program. Fans who register to be responsible fans pledge to drink alcohol responsibly, find a safe ride home and always buckle up. In return for their pledge, these fans are entered to win the MLB Responsibility Has Its Rewards (RHIR) sweepstakes.

Track league-wide responsible fan pledges on the MLB Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk page.

Every year, TEAM Coalition recognizes the Clubs, concessionaires, and other game day staffing companies who have shown an outstanding effort in making sure their employees are certified in effective alcohol management. Award winners are listed in the table below:

2020 MLB Operations Training Winners

Three categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2020 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2020, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

Cincinnati Reds
Colorado Rockies
Chicago White Sox
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins
Oakland Athletics

Championship Performance

Kansas City Royals
Los Angeles Dodgers

Excellent Performers

N/A

 

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Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Responsible Fans

 

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Responsible Fans

2019 MLB Operations Training Winners

Three categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2018 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2018, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

Arizona Diamondbacks
Boston Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Detroit Tigers
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins
Oakland Athletics
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers
Washington Nationals

Championship Performance

N/A

Excellent Performers

Kansas City Royals

2019 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2018 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

Aramark at Coors Field
Aramark at Kauffman Stadium

Excellent Performers

Aramark at Citi Field
Delaware North Sportservice at Progressive Field
Delaware North Sportservice at SunTrust Park

 

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Responsible Fans

St. Louis Cardinals: 69.483 responsible fans
Milwaukee Brewers: 38,831 responsible fans
Los Angeles Dodgers: 31,324 responsible fans
Minnesota Twins: 28,086 responsible fans
San Diego Padres: 27,335 responsible fans

Most Improved – Cincinnati Reds: 58% increase from 2018 number of designated drivers

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Responsible Fans

2018 MLB Operations Training Winners

Three categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2018 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2018, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Detroit Tigers
Los Angeles Dodgers
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
Texas Rangers
Washington Nationals

Championship Performance

Seattle Mariners

Excellent Performers

Arizona Diamondbacks

2018 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2018 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

Aramark at Coors Field
Aramark at Kauffman Stadium
Delaware North Sportservice at SunTrust Park

Excellent Performers

Aramark at Citi Field
Delaware North Sportservice at Progressive Field

 

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Responsible Fans

St. Louis Cardinals: 69.240 responsible fans
San Diego Padres: 52,081 responsible fans
Milwaukee Brewers: 40,792 responsible fans
Los Angeles Dodgers: 29,651 responsible fans
Toronto Blue Jays: 27,422 responsible fans

Most Improved – Tampa Bay Rays: 24% increase from 2017 number of designated drivers

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Responsible Fans

2017 MLB Operations Training Winners

Three categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2017 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2017, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

At Your Service Security at Guaranteed Rate Field
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Contemporary Service Corporation at Nationals Park
Detroit Tigers
Kansas City Royals
Los Angeles Dodgers
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
Texas Rangers
Washington Nationals

Excellent Performers

Atlanta Braves
Oakland Athletics

2017 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2017 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

Aramark at Coors Field
Aramark at Kauffman Stadium
Delaware North Sportservice at Progressive Field
Delaware North Sportservice at SunTrust Park

Excellent Performers

Aramark at Citi Field
Delaware North Sportservice at Petco Park

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Designated Drivers

St. Louis Cardinals: 72,519 designated drivers
San Diego Padres: 44,171 designated drivers
Milwaukee Brewers: 40,534 designated drivers
Detroit Tigers: 31,446 designated drivers
Toronto Blue Jays: 29,172 designated drivers

Most Improved – Minnesota Twins: 32% increase from 2016 number of designated drivers

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Designated Drivers

2016 MLB Operations Training Winners

Three categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2016 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2016, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

At Your Service Security at Guaranteed Rate Field
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Detroit Tigers
Los Angeles Dodgers
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
Seattle Mariners
Securitas Security Services USA at Yankee Stadium
Standard Parking at Guaranteed Rate Field
Texas Rangers
Washington Nationals

Championship Performance

Arizona Diamondbacks
St. Louis Cardinals

Excellent Performers

Atlanta Braves
Oakland Athletics
Contemporary Services Corporation at Nationals Park

2016 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2016 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

Aramark @ Citizens Bank Park
Aramark @ Coors Field
Aramark @ PNC Park
Delaware North Sportservice @ Petco Park
Delaware North Sportservice @ Progressive Field
Delaware North Sportservice @ Turner Field

Excellent Performers

Aramark @ Citi Field
Aramark @ Kauffman Stadium
Delaware North Sportservice @ Target Field

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Designated Drivers

St. Louis Cardinals: 63,081 designated drivers
San Diego Padres: 49,245 designated drivers
Milwaukee Brewers: 39,632 designated drivers
Toronto Blue Jays: 33,880 designated drivers
Detroit Tigers: 31,301 designated drivers

Most Improved – Chicago Cubs: 84% increase from 2015 number of designated drivers

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Designated Drivers

2015 MLB Operations Training Winners

Three categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2015 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2015, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

At Your Service Security at U.S. Cellular Field
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Detroit Tigers
Elite at Petco Park
Los Angeles Dodgers
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
Seattle Mariners
Securitas Security Services USA at Yankee Stadium
Standard Parking at U.S. Cellular Field
Texas Rangers
Washington Nationals

Excellent Performers

Chicago Cubs
Kansas City Royals

2015 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2015 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

Aramark – Citizens Bank Park
Aramark – Coors Field
Aramark – PNC Park
Aramark – Turner Field
Delaware North Sportservice – Petco Park
Delaware North Sportservice – Progressive Field

Excellent Performers

Aramark – Citi Field
Aramark – Kauffman Stadium
Centerplate – Tropicana Field
Delaware North Sportservice – Busch Stadium
Delaware North Sportservice – Miller Park
Delaware North Sportservice – Target Field
Legends – Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Designated Drivers

St. Louis Cardinals: 67,606 designated drivers
San Diego Padres: 51,720 designated drivers
Milwaukee Brewers: 46,904 designated drivers
Baltimore Orioles: 41,714 designated drivers
Los Angeles Dodgers: 39,673 designated drivers

 

Most Improved – Cincinnati Reds: 112% increase from 2014 number of designated drivers

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Designated Drivers

2014 MLB Operations Training Winners

Three categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2014 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2014, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

Arizona Diamondbacks
At Your Service Security at U.S. Cellular Field
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Detroit Tigers
Elite at Petco Park
Los Angeles Dodgers
Minnesota Twins
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
Seattle Mariners
Securitas Security Services USA at Yankee Stadium
Texas Rangers

Championship Performance

Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Oakland Athletics
Washington Nationals

2014 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2014 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

Aramark – Citizens Bank Park
Aramark – Coors Field
Aramark – Kauffman Stadium
Aramark – PNC Park
Aramark – Turner Field
Delaware North Sportservice – Progressive Field

Excellent Performers

Aramark – Citi Field
Delaware North Sportservice – Petco Park
Delaware North Sportservice – Target Field
Legends – Angel Stadium

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Designated Drivers

St. Louis Cardinals: 63,831 designated drivers
Milwaukee Brewers: 56,755 designated drivers
Los Angeles Dodgers: 50,931 designated drivers
San Diego Padres: 40,027 designated drivers
Detroit Tigers: 31,119 designated drivers

 

Most Improved – Chicago Cubs: 86% increase from 2013 number of designated drivers

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Designated Drivers

2013 MLB Operations Training Winners

Three categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2013 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2013, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Detroit Tigers
Elite at Petco Park
Kansas City Royals
Los Angeles Dodgers
Minnesota Twins
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
Seattle Mariners
Securitas Security Services USA at Yankee Stadium
Texas Rangers

Championship Performance

Arizona Diamondbacks
At Your Service Security at U.S. Cellular Field
St. Louis Cardinals

Excellent Performers

Baltimore Orioles
Oakland Athletics
Philadelphia Phillies

2013 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2013 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

ARAMARK – Citizens Bank Park
ARAMARK – Coors Field
ARAMARK – Kauffman Stadium
ARAMARK – PNC Park
ARAMARK – Turner Field
DNC Sportservice – Progressive Field

Excellent Performers

ARAMARK – Citi Field
ARAMARK – O.co Coliseum
Centerplate – Tropicana Field
DNC Sportservice – Target Field
Levy Restaurants – U.S. Cellular Field

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Designated Drivers

St. Louis Cardinals, 61,193 designated drivers
Milwaukee Brewers, 50,151 designated drivers
Detroit Tigers, 34,422 designated drivers
San Diego Padres, 34,380 designated drivers
Los Angeles Dodgers, 27,211 designated drivers

Most Improved – Los Angeles Dodgers: 887% increase from 2012 number of designated drivers

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Designated Drivers

2012 MLB Operations Training Winners

Three categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2012 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2012, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Detroit Tigers
Kansas City Royals
Minnesota Twins
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers

Championship Performance

Atlanta Braves
Elite Show Services at Petco Park
Los Angeles Dodgers
Securitas Security Services USA at Yankee Stadium

Excellent Performers

Oakland Athletics

2012 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2012 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

ARAMARK – Citizens Bank Park
ARAMARK – Coors Field
ARAMARK – Kauffman Stadium
ARAMARK – PNC Park
ARAMARK – Turner Field
Centerplate – Tropicana Field
DNC Sportservice – Progressive Field

Excellent Performers

ARAMARK – Angel Stadium of Anaheim
ARAMARK – Citi Field
ARAMARK – O.co Coliseum
DNC Sportservice – Miller Park
DNC Sportservice – U.S. Cellular Field
Levy Restaurants – U.S. Cellular Field

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Designated Drivers

St. Louis Cardinals, 59,140 designated drivers
Milwaukee Brewers, 48,805 designated drivers
Detroit Tigers, 34,665 designated drivers
San Diego Padres, 28,704 designated drivers
Arizona Diamondbacks, 22,164 designated drivers

Most Improved – Toronto Blue Jays: 988% increase from 2011 number of designated drivers

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Designated Drivers

2011 MLB Operations Training Winners

Two categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2011 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Kansas City Royals
Minnesota Twins
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers

Championship Performance

Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Elite Show Services at PETCO Park
Milwaukee Brewers

2011 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2011 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

ARAMARK – Coors Field
ARAMARK – Turner Field
DNC Sportservice – Progressive Field

Excellent Performers

ARAMARK – Angel Stadium of Anaheim
ARAMARK – Citi Field
ARAMARK – O.Co Coliseum
DNC Sportservice – Target Field

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Designated Drivers

Milwaukee Brewers, 57,811 designated drivers
St. Louis Cardinals, 56,445 designated drivers
Detroit Tigers, 31,613 designated drivers
Houston Astros, 24,101 designated drivers
San Francisco Giants, 21,060 designated drivers

Most Improved – Florida Marlins: 127% increase from 2010 number of designated drivers

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Designated Drivers

2010 MLB Operations Training Winners

Two categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2010, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

Arizona Diamondbacks
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Kansas City Royals
Minnesota Twins
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
San Diego Padres
Texas Rangers

Excellent Performers

Oakland Athletics
Seattle Mariners

2010 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2010 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

ARAMARK – Oriole Park at Camden Yards
ARAMARK – Turner Field
DNC Sportservice – Progressive Field
ARAMARK – Kauffman Stadium
ARAMARK – Coors Field
DNC Sportservice – Target Field

Excellent Performers

ARAMARK – Angel Stadium of Anaheim
ARAMARK – Citi Field

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Designated Drivers

St. Louis Cardinals, 55,624
Milwaukee Brewers, 54,026
Detroit Tigers, 28,263
Houston Astros, 26,917
San Francisco Giants, 16,200

Most Improved – New York Yankees with 4 times more designated drivers than 2009 and San Diego Padres with 2 times more designated drivers than 2009

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Designated Drivers

2009 MLB Operations Training Winners

Two categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2009, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

Arizona Diamondbacks
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
Texas Rangers

Excellent Performers

Atlanta Braves
Detroit Tigers

2009 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2009 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

Aramark – Citi Field
Aramark – Coors Field
Aramark – Kauffman Stadium
Aramark – Oriole Park at Camden Yards
DNC Sportservice – Progressive Field
Aramark – Turner Field

Excellent Performers

Aramark – Angel Stadium of Anaheim
DNC Sportservice – Miller Park

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Designated Drivers

St. Louis Cardinals, 49,637
Milwaukee Brewers, 43,554
Houston Astros, 29,299
Detroit Tigers, 22,864
Kansas City Royals, 16,727

Most Improved – Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim with 18 times more designated drivers than 2008 and Tampa Bay Rays with 8 times more designated drivers than 2008

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Designated Drivers

2008 MLB Operations Training Winners

Three categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2008 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2008, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

Cleveland Indians
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Colorado Rockies
San Diego Padres

Championship Performance

Chicago White Sox
Milwaukee Brewers

Excellent Performers

Texas Rangers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Minnesota Twins

2008 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2008 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

Aramark – Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Aramark – PNC Park
Aramark – Citizens Bank Park
Aramark – Angels Stadium of Anaheim
Aramark – Coors Field
DNC Sportservice – U.S. Cellular Field

Excellent Performers

DNC Sportservice – Progressive Field
DNC Sportservice – Miller Park
DNC Sportservice – Great American Ball Park

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Designated Drivers

St. Louis Cardinals, 38,258
Milwaukee Brewers, 33,215
Kansas City Royals, 20,795
Detroit Tigers, 22,864
Houston Astros, 21,000

Most Improved – Boston Red Sox with 3 times more designated drivers than 2007 and Arizona Diamond Backs with 2.5 times more designated drivers than 2007

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires
  • Designated Drivers

2007 MLB Operations Training Winners

Three categories of awards were given this year. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of TOTAL STAFF is TEAM certified. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2007 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2007, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Prestigious Achievement Awards

Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs
Kansas City Royals
Cincinnati Reds

Championship Performance

Chicago White Sox

Excellent Performers

Texas Rangers
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Boston Red Sox

2007 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2007 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

Aramark – Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Aramark – Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Aramark – PNC Park
Aramark – Citizens Bank Park
Aramark – RFK Stadium

Excellent Performers

Aramark – Coors Field

Top Five Clubs with Most Fans Pledging to be Designated Drivers

St. Louis Cardinals, 31,250
Milwaukee Brewers, 30,966
Kansas City Royals, 20,281
New York Mets, 18,952
Detroit Tigers, 16,644

Most Improved – Minnesota Twins: 48% increase in designated drivers from 2006

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires

2006 MLB Operations Training Winners

Two categories of awards were given this year. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2006 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2006, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Championship Performance

Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds

Excellent Performers

Chicago Cubs
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
San Diego Padres
Texas Rangers

2006 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2006 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

Aramark – Baltimore Orioles
Levy Restaurants – Chicago Cubs
DNC Sportservice – Cleveland Indians
Aramark – Colorado Rockies
Aramark – Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
DNC Sportservice – Milwaukee Brewers
Aramark – Minnesota Twins
Aramark – Oakland Athletics
Aramark – Philadelphia Phillies
Aramark – Pittsburgh Pirates
Aramark – Washington Nationals

Excellent Performers

Aramark – Boston Red Sox
DNC Sportservice – Chicago White Sox

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires

2005 MLB Operations Training Winners

Two categories of awards were given this year. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2005 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2005, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Championship Performance

Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Kansas City Royals
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins

Excellent Performers

Chicago Cubs
Texas Rangers

2005 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2005 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

Aramark – Anaheim Angels
Aramark – Baltimore Orioles
Levy Restaurants – Chicago Cubs
DNC Sportservice – Cleveland Indians
Aramark – Colorado Rockies
Aramark – Philadelphia Phillies
Aramark – Oakland Athletics

Excellent Performers

Aramark – Pittsburgh Pirates

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires

2004 MLB Operations Training Winners

Two categories of awards were given this year. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2004 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2004, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Championship Performance

Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Diego Padres

Excellent Performers

Anaheim Angels
Chicago Cubs
Texas Rangers

2004 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2004 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

Aramark – Anaheim Angels
Aramark – Chicago Cubs
Aramark – Colorado Rockies
Levy Restaurants – Pittsburgh Pirates
Aramark – Oakland Athletics

Excellent Performers

Aramark – Philadelphia Phillies
Aramark – Baltimore Orioles

  • Operations / Teams
  • Concessionaires

2003 MLB Operations Training Winners

Two categories of awards were given this year. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2003 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2003, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event.

Championship Performance

Cincinnati Reds

Excellent Performers

Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Cardinals
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago Cubs
Texas Rangers

2003 MLB Concessionaire Training Winners

During the 2003 fiscal year, concessionaire companies continued to post strong numbers of TEAM-certified employees. TEAM awards include two categories.

The Championship Performance category is defined by training 1,000 employees as the primary concessionaire or 500 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

The Excellent Performer category is defined by training 500 employees as the primary concessionaire or 250 employees as a premium concessionaire at an MLB ballpark.

Championship Performance

ARAMARK – Angels Stadium
ARAMARK – Wrigley Field
ARAMARK – Dodger Stadium
ARAMARK – Coors Field

Excellent Performers

ARAMARK – Veterans Stadium
ARAMARK – Network Associates Coliseum