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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/1/19 CONTACT: Garin Narain or Janet Smith, Hawks Communications, (404) 878-3800

STATE FARM ARENA EARNS SENSORY INCLUSIVE VENUE OF THE YEAR FROM KULTURECITY Home of the NBA’s Hawks Recognized for Performing Exemplary Job of Creating Environment That Welcomes All

ATLANTA – KultureCity recently announced that Arena, home of the NBA’s , has earned the prestigious anvil of Sensory Inclusive Venue of the Year. KultureCity Board Member Daniel Platzman of the multi-platinum, Grammy® Award-winning band presented Hawks’ and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Nzinga Shaw with the anvil during the fifth annual KultureBall in Hoover, Ala. KultureCity is the world’s first startup nonprofit with the mission to rethink accessibility to create acceptance and inclusion for individuals of all unique abilities.

“It is truly an honor to accept this anvil on behalf of State Farm Arena,” Shaw said. “This award represents our arena’s vision for how to make the impossible, possible. For so long, families with autism and other sensory needs have been unable to attend sporting and entertainment events, and our partner, KultureCity, has combined innovation with empathy to inspire the world to make what is actually possible, a reality.”

According to KultureCity, a venue earns this anvil, which symbolizes the possibilities that can be created when powered by belief, hope and love and as a foundation for moving the needle for inclusion, by performing an exemplary job of pushing the mission and the awareness of KultureCity.

A few highlights that led to State Farm Arena’s recognition by KultureCity as the Sensory Inclusive Venue of the Year include:  The completion of sensory awareness training by the Arena’s full-time and part-time staff. Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena Chief  The equipping of guests services staff with special sensory bags to Diversity and Inclusion Officer Nzinga Shaw accommodate guests with sensory needs. at the fifth annual KultureBall.  The creation and displaying of educational videos throughout the arena. Photo Credit: KultureCity  A new Sensory Inclusion Room to improve our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory processing needs.

Click here to download other photos from the presentation. For all other photos, please credit: KultureCity. For a list of upcoming events at State Farm Arena, visit www.statefarmarena.com/events.

ATTACHMENT: Hawks and State Farm Arena CDIO Zing Shaw at KultureBall.jpg – Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Nzinga Shaw with an anvil to honor State Farm Arena’s recognition as the Sensory Inclusive Venue of the Year on Saturday, June 22 at the fifth annual KultureBall in Hoover, Ala. Photo Credit: KultureCity

About State Farm Arena Home to the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks Club, State Farm Arena opens its doors in October 2018 following the 2nd largest renovation in NBA history. Inspired by the fans, State Farm Arena is a next-generation venue focused on experience, service and entertainment. With the NBA’s third-largest -hung scoreboard and an immersive video experience, fan-friendly food pricing and premium restaurant options, Topgolf Swing Suites and celebrity-inspired spaces accessible to every fan, the arena stakes its claim as the city’s best sports and live entertainment venue. Consistently ranked among the top 10 and event venues in the world by Pollstar, State Farm Arena hosts approximately 170 events and nearly 2 million guests annually. For more information on State Farm Arena, log on to www.statefarmarena.com today or follow us on Twitter @StateFarmArena.

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