Eight venues across seven states have been named winners in the 41st Bowling Center Architecture and Design Awards, presented by Bowling Center Management magazine.

The annual competition recognizes excellence in bowling center design, modernization, and innovation.

Founded by Mort Luby Jr., former Publisher and Editor of Bowlers Journal, the awards were created to encourage reinvestment in bowling facilities and to celebrate creative achievement in both renovations and new builds.

Today, the program includes separate divisions for U.S. and international centers.

It reflects the evolving entertainment landscape, where bowling serves as a core attraction within broader venue concepts.

The awards are conducted by Bowling Center Management (BCM), the official publication of the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America.

The 41st Design Awards honor projects completed during the 2025 calendar year.

U.S. winners will be featured in the April issue of BCM.

International winners will appear in the May issue.

Four Betson customers were recognized among this year’s honorees:

• Best Modernized Center Runner-up
  Tenpins & More
  Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  Owner: Mike Fagan
• Best Bar/Lounge/Restaurant
  McWally’s
  Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
  Owner: Bryden McCormick
• Best Exterior
  Harkins Norterra Backlot
  Phoenix, Arizona
  Operator: Harkins Theatres
• Best Arcade
  Arcade Time Entertainment
  Orlando, Florida
  Owner: Jonathan Demare

These recognitions highlight the continued investment in design, guest experience, and diversified entertainment offerings across the bowling and family entertainment sectors.

Betson congratulates all award recipients for setting new benchmarks in location-based entertainment and for driving innovation within the industry.