The nine awards categories, which recognise excellence in areas of sports event management ranging from event look and security to marketing and host broadcasting, include work on properties including Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, World Cup Skiing, Cricket World Cup, the Tour de France, UEFA Cup and Doha Asian Games.
Short-listed entrants are now being notified as judges get down to the final stages of deliberation before deciding who will be receive awards at the presentation dinner hosted by TV presenter Louise Brady and SportBusiness Group editorial director Kevin Roberts.
“The breadth and depth of the initial entries reflected the innovation and professionalism of those involved the many and varied disciplines which contribute to successful sports event management,” said Kevin Roberts.
“Now the judges face an even more difficult task in choosing between the three excellent entries short-listed in each category. Only the judges will know the winners before the Awards Dinner so it promises to be an exciting and memorable evening.”
The SportBusiness ISEMS Awards are one of the highlights of International Sports Event Management and Security 07, the exhibition, conference and networking event for events professionals, at Wembley on October 31 and November 1.
To reserve places for you and your guests at the dinner, e-mail kevinr@sportbusiness.com
