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Broadcast Sport Awards

General

What are the awards?

The Broadcast Sport Awards will bring together the leading lights of UK and Ireland's sports television in a celebration of the outstanding sports production and sports broadcast achievements of the year.

Who attends the awards?

Over 650 attendees from the television industry.

Why enter the awards?

The awards recognise and reward the UK and Ireland’s most ground-breaking content, creators and channels.

Who can enter?

The award should be submitted on behalf of the production team and can be entered by any member of the production team – a product manufacturer, service provider, production company, broadcaster, and so on – with the agreement of the team.

At least one of the production team needs to be UK or Ireland-based.

Why attend the awards?

Winning a Broadcast Sport Award is a huge accolade, and the awards night is a massive celebration of your success, showcasing your talents in front of more than 650 of your peers and clients.

What table packages are available?

View our table packages HERE or contact Shane Murphy to discuss package options and secure your place at the awards.

Who judges the awards?

The awards are judged by a panel of more than 100 industry experts, handpicked by the Broadcast Tech and Sport Group. The judges are split into groups, and each allocated a category.

Each judging panel is chaired by a member of the Broadcast Sport editorial team and after debating the merits of each contender, a secret ballot takes place to determine the winner.

How/where is the shortlist announced?

The shortlist will be announced on the Broadcast Sport website and across our social media channels.

What are the key dates to know about?

03 Jun 2024: Entries Open
13 Sep 2024: Entry Deadline
02 Oct 2024: Shortlist Announced
14 Nov 2024: Awards Ceremony

What is the cost to enter?

The cost per entry is £335 excluding VAT.

Entry Process

What is the qualification period for this year's awards?

Qualifying period: The production should have TX'd between 1 September 2023 to 13 September 2024 on any international broadcast platform or streaming service.

Can my PR company submit the entry?

Entries can be made on behalf of a company, but contact details of the entry company must be supplied for contact purposes should the nomination reach the final stages.

What do I do if I want to change something on my entry?

Please contact Shane Murphy.

How do I get a copy of my entry?

You can access to your PDF submission on your account. 

Please go to your "Dashboard" > Scroll down to your "Submitted Entries" > Click on the "Actions" button on the right of your screen and then "Print Entry". You will be able to have access to your PDF.

I can’t access my entry, how do I reset my password?

Please visit the portal and click on "Reset your password" located under the "Sign in" button. 

An automatic email will be sent to your registered email address and you will be able to reset your password.

Can I have an extension for the entries?

The extended entry deadline is 20 September 2024, if you are requiring more time, please contact Shane Murphy.

Can I submit in more than one category?

Yes, multiple categories can be entered by the same company.

Can I submit the same entry into multiple categories?

Yes, you are welcome to use the same entry content/programme for multiple category submissions.

Can I have a feedback about my entry?

Unfortunately, due to the number of entries we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on individual entries.

Where will the images/video uploaded with my entry be used?

The video link will be used by the awards team and the judges to review your entry. The images supplied may be used in the awards coverage leading up to and at the event, plus on social media when referencing the entry.

We suggest you send images that best represent the entry.

What size file can we send?

Our video specifications can be found here.

Can you tell me if I won an award?

Unfortunately not, the winners are only announced at the Awards night. We do not tell winners in advance on the event.

Accounting

How do I get a copy of my invoice?

The invoice has been sent to you on a separate email. 

You will also be able to access it on your portal account. 

Please go to your "Dashboard" > Scroll down to your "Submitted Entries" section and check your “Payment Status“. You will be then able to download your invoice.

Can I delay my payment?

Please contact our Finance team and they will be able to advise.

How do I generate my invoice?

Once you have submitted your entry, please click on "Preview Invoice" and then "Generate", you will then receive your invoice directly via email.

Can I pay with multiple credit cards?

It is possible, but please contact our Finance team to arrange this.

Do you accept American Express?

We do accept American Express; however you won’t be able to pay online, you will need to speak directly to a member of our Finance team.

How do I add a PO number to my invoice?

If your invoice has already been generated, please contact our Finance team, and they will be able to add your PO number to your invoice.
Testimonials

  • The Broadcast Sport Awards celebrate our industry, which captures moments that are shared and enjoyed by millions of people globally.
    NEP UK
  • It was so wonderful to see so many faces I have worked with over the last 28 years and to be reminded what a fun and creative industry we work in. The power of sport was evident last night but also the growth of equality in our business and opportunity for all.
    Gabby Logan
    Presenter
  • Congratulations Jake, Rich and all the team at Broadcast Sport for putting on such a stellar event. If ever there was evidence of a thriving, creative industry, it was all on show last night. You have already created a must-be-at event.
    Lawrence Duffy
    Aurora Media Worldwide
  • An incredible night in London with the who's who from the Sports Broadcast world. So many incredible projects, big names and ambitious companies in one room.
    Stu Thomson
    Founder, Cut Media
  • What a night, in a room full of the very best in my wonderful industry. It was a genuine honour to be shortlisted as sports presenter of the year, especially amongst such company.
    Orla Chennaoui
    Journalist
  • The impact this event has had in such a short period of time is truly remarkable and it was great seeing so many familiar faces and plenty of new ones!
    Sid Kohli
    Chief Executive, Decyfr Sport
  • Last year was fantastic and had a really great atmosphere that I thought would be hard to replicate let alone top! But you managed it. Hands down the best awards nights I’ve been to.
    Duncan East
    MD, Buzz16
  • There was so much talent in the room last night, it was electric & fantastic to catch up with our wonderful clients as well as new industry friends.
    Josephine Clark
    Commercial Director, Maidstone Studios
  • Definitely the best awards event I've been to, and I've been to a few! Felt more like a celebration party than an industry event so credit to you all.
    Gary Double
    Double Comms
  • The awards were incredible. Such a buzz in the room and so much fun was had by all.
    Ellie Walter
    ITN Productions
  • It’s absolutely fantastic for us to be sponsoring the Broadcast Sport Awards. What we get back from this is great exposure for the brand and the ability to network with the community.
    Nev Appleton
    Co-Founder, MOOV Ltd
  • It is rare to get such a good mix of sport industry professionals in the room from all corners of the market. The opportunity to share in the successes of the year... was fantastic!
    Edward Fleet
    Sales Manager UK & Northern Europe, Stats Perform
  • The awards reunited the sports production and broadcast industries to celebrate, despite many challenges, producing such outstanding sports moments...
    Marie Ellis
    Head of Marketing, NEP UK