In September, the Museum bestowed its annual Honor Award — which recognizes individuals and companies who have made significant contributions in the fields of architecture, planning, construction, and building — to Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League (NFL). The Museum recognized MLB and the NFL for their leadership in the recent resurgence of urban sports facilities, noting the positive role new football stadiums and baseball parks play in the physical revitalization of American cities, and the architectural and engineering excellence demonstrated by many such facilities. NFL Commissioner Paul J. Tagliabue and MLB Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig accepted the award at a gala with nearly 900 Museum guests. The gala raised nearly $900,000 for the Museum.