Organised by media publisher Sport360X, the awards celebrate the very best from the sports industry across a wide range of categories.
Winners will have made an impact on markets in the Middle East, whether this is within their own countries and communities – or across wider regional projects.
Held on May 31 at W Hotel, Palm, there will be a total of 18 awards across four different categories.
Events, E-Sports, and Marketing/Media/Sponsorship are all represented, with an additional section hosting a range of awards from innovation and schools, to best academies and medical facilities.
The full breakdown of categories and awards is;
Events: Best Sports Event CSR Initiative, Best Sports Event Supplier of the Year, Best Sports Event Organiser, Best Sports Event of the Year, Best Fan Engagement at a Professional Sports Event.
E-Sports: E-Sports Commercial Partner of the Year, E-Sports Event of the Year, E-Sports Team of the Year.
Media/Marketing/Sponsorship: Best Sports Marketing Campaign, Best Use of Digital and Social in Sports, Best Sponsorship Collaboration, Sports Broadcaster of the Year, Twitter Sport Personality of the Year.
Others: Best Innovative Sports Brand of the Year, Best Recreational Sports Facility, Sports Medical/Rehab facility of the Year, Active School or Educational Group of the Year, Best Sports Youth Academy or Organisation.
The majority of award-winners will be selected by an expert panel, with Best Fan Engagement at a Professional Sporting Event, E-Sports Team of the Year, and Twitter Sports Personality of the Year being public voted.
YouGov is the official partner for the event, with Twitter the official media partner, and Mai Dubai the exclusive hydration partner.
Sport360X managing director Bassam Nawfal said: “We are delighted to host the ninth edition of SPIA. The past couple of years have been difficult for the sports industry, but we have still seen organisations, clubs, and individuals doing amazing things. Just watching what has been done across the region has been inspirational, and it is now time to shine a light on everything that has been done to engage and entertain sports fans and participants over the last twelve months. It is wonderful to be able to come together and celebrate these achievements and look forward to an exciting year ahead.”
Kinda Ibrahim, director, global content partnerships, MEA and Turkey at Twitter, commented on the partnership: “Twitter is the place to discover what’s happening, be it a cultural moment, live ceremony or a sporting event. We are thrilled to play an active role as the official media partner for the 2022 edition of the Sports Industry Awards. It is an honour to celebrate the accomplishments of these distinguished nominees and present the Twitter Sport Personality of the Year title to an influential individual sparking engaging regional conversations.”
For more information and to upload your submissions for SPIA 2022 visit https://spiame.com/
