A total of six sports facilities were recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues as part of the 2022 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition, June 28-30 in Orlando. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi.
The Facility of Merit Award recognizes a facility that has performed above and beyond normal operations to demonstrate an innovative approach to enhancing safety and security. The chosen facility may also have resolved a significant safety/security issue or incident.
Each league or organization selects the criteria and makes the determination as to who will be recognized. Facilities that received the award include:
- AJC Peachtree Road Race
- William Ball Stadium – Eustis Field
- Kyle Field – Texas A&M University
- MLB at Field of Dreams Ballpark
- M&T Bank Stadium
- Madison Square Garden
