2023
Best Minor League Baseball Ballparks in America - Stadium Talk
Modern Woodmen Park was recognized as one of the best minor league ballparks in the country by Stadium Talk. "Perhaps no park in the minors better combines elements of tradition and history with modern amenities than Modern Woodmen Park."
Best Sports Team - Quad-City Times (Readers' Choice Awards)
The River Bandits were voted the best sports team in the Quad Cities by Quad-City Times readers.
Top Area Event/Tourist Attraction - Locals Love Us
2022
Top 10 Minor League Sports Market in the Country - Sports Business Journal
The Quad Cities were named one of the top 10 minor league sports markets in the country by Sports Business Journal.
Best Family Entertainment - Quad-City Times (Readers’ Choice Awards)
Best Sports Team - Quad-City Times (Readers’ Choice Awards)
Top Area Event/Tourist Attraction - Locals Love Us
2021
Minor League Baseball Team of the Year - Ballpark Digest
Diamond of the Year - Sports Turf Managers Association
Best Place to Take an Out-of-Town Guest - Quad-City Times (Readers' Choice Awards)
Best Sports Team - Quad-City Times (Readers’ Choice Awards)
Top Area Event/Tourist Attraction - Locals Love Us
2020
Best Family Entertainment - Quad-City Times (Readers’ Choice Awards)
Top Area Event/Tourist Attraction - Locals Love Us
2019
Commitment to Charity Award - Ballpark Digest
2018
Best Marketing TV Spot (“Kid Inspected, Kid Approved”) - Ballpark Digest
Top Couples Entertainment/Teen Entertainment/Area Event/Tourist Attraction - Locals Love Us
2017
Top 10 Minor League Sports Market in the Country - Sports Business Journal
The Quad Cities were named one of the top 10 minor league sports markets in the country by Sports Business Journal.
Best Ballpark Improvement (under $1M) - Ballpark Digest
Best Charity Program - Ballpark Digest
Top 5 Ballpark in the Midwest - Midwest Living Magazine
Fields of Excellence Award - Pioneer Athletics
Iowa Sports Turf Manager of the Year (Andrew Marking) - Sports Turf Managers Association
John H. Johnson President’s Award Nominee - Midwest League
Top Area Event/Tourist Attraction - Locals Love Us
2016
Organization of the Year (Main Street Baseball) - Ballpark Digest
Top Teen Entertainment and Area Event/Tourist Attraction - Locals Love Us
2015
Top Minor League Sports Market in the Country - Sports Business Journal
The Quad Cities were named the "Top Minor League Sports Market in the Country" by Sports Business Journal.
America’s Hottest Spot for Minor League Baseball - Chicago Business Journal
Charity Award - Ballpark Digest
Best of the Ballparks (Class-A) - Ballpark Digest
10 Best Minor League Ballparks - Livability
Best Ballpark Amusement Ride - MiLB.com
Best Family Entertainment and Place for a Kids Birthday Party - Quad Cities (Readers’ Choice Awards)
Top Area Event/Tourist Attraction - Locals Love Us
2014
Coolest Stadium in Baseball - The Cleat Report
Modern Woodmen Park was named the "Coolest Stadium in Baseball" by The Cleat Report.
Best Ballpark Improvement - Ballpark Digest
Community Service Group of the Year - Bethany for Children and Families
Best Family Entertainment and Place for a Kids Birthday Party - Quad Cities (Readers’ Choice Awards)
Top Area Event/Tourist Attraction - Locals Love Us
2013
Best Minor League Ballpark in America - USA TODAY 10Best
Top 10 Minor League Ballparks - Parade Magazine
Best Ballpark Renovation (under $1M) - Ballpark Digest
Golden Bobblehead (Best Charity Promotion/Event) - Minor League Baseball
The River Bandits were awarded a Golden Bobblehead by Minor League Baseball for Best Charity Promotion/Event as the team partnered with the Quad-Cities Autism Center to raise more than $12,000 for autism awareness with their Autism Awareness Photo Jersey Auction.
Most Kid-Friendly Baseball Stadium in Iowa - Trekaroo
Top Area Event/Tourist Attraction - Locals Love Us
2011
Top 25 Minor League Ballparks in America - Bleacher Report
2009
Veeckie Award (Best Minor League Promotion) - ESPN
The River Bandits Mega Candy Drop earned the team a Veekie Award from ESPN for "Best Minor League Promotion."
Promotion of the Year - Ballpark Digest
Gold Award (Community Service) - United States Army
The River Bandits were the recipients of a United States Army "Gold Award" in recognition of the team's community service efforts.
