Forbes 30 Under 30
Forbes included Chris in its 30 Under 30 selection released in December 2011. Princeton Alumni Weekly highlighted his recognition in the entertainment category, identifying his work in sports and entertainment marketing and his founding of the Princeton Sports Symposium, which became the Ivy Sports Symposium.
Partnership Activation Rising Stars · 2009
Chris was one of four inaugural recipients of Brian Gainor's Partnership Activation Rising Stars program in July 2009. The announcement highlighted Chaney Sports Group's work in sponsorship sales and international business development. The program connected emerging sports-business professionals and recognized their contributions early in their careers.
Sports Launch Thirty Under 30 · 2012
Sports Launch selected Chris for its inaugural Thirty Under 30 awards in 2012 and featured him on the magazine's cover. In the accompanying interview, he identified founding the Ivy Sports Symposium as the achievement he was most proud of and emphasized the importance of building strong professional relationships.
Service and leadership at Princeton
Chris received Princeton University's Spirit of Princeton Award and the Princeton Varsity Club's Distinguished Undergraduate Athletic Service Award. His undergraduate work included serving as a student manager for the basketball team, organizing charity basketball events, founding the sports symposium and helping lead the Black Men's Awareness Group.
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