HONORING ENGAGEMENT
Engagement is the most business-critical challenge facing the sports, media, and entertainment industries in the attention economy. The Engagement Academy of Sports Entertainment is proud to benchmark effective engagement and showcase the ROI of investing in the fan experience.
The Hashtag Sports Awards is where media executives, CMOs, athletes, entertainers, creatives, creators, producers, and storytellers all come together to recognize & inspire the best work in sports entertainment on the biggest stage.
Live Show
We're excited to announce that Richard Jefferson will host the 5th Annual Hashtag Sports Awards which will take place during Hashtag Sports 2023 on the evening of June 14, 2023 at Terminal 5 - The Bowery Presents located at 610 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019.
Please visit the Live Show FAQ for more details. Awards show tickets are sold separately.
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Best Brand Activation or Experience
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Best Brand Sponsorship
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Best NIL Program or Partnership
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Best Women's Sports Partnership
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Most Creative Partnership
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Most Creative Partnership with an Athlete or Influencer
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Best Integrated Marketing Campaign
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Best Social Media Campaign
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Best Sports Communications Strategy
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Best Athlete Storytelling
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Best Branded Content or Series
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Best Life or Legacy Tribute
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Best Original Content or Series (10 min+)
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Best Original Content or Series (Under 10 min)
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Best Short Form Video
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Best Sports Podcast
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Best Use of Fan-Generated Content
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Best Women’s Sports Content
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Best in Graphic Design
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Best in Sports Photography
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Best Use of Culture, Music or Entertainment
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Best Use of Motion Graphics or Animation
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Best App or Mobile Experience
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Best Engagement Through Esports & Gaming
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Best Engagement Through NFTs or Digital Collectibles
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Best OTT or Streaming Experience
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Best New Fan Experience
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Best Use of Gamification
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Best Use of Technology
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Best Website
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Best Engagement for Good
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Best in Employee Engagement
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sports
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Excellence in Black Storytelling
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Excellence in Multicultural Storytelling
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Outstanding Social Justice Initiative
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Best Female Athlete on Social Media
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Best Male Athlete on Social Media
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Best Digital Creator or Sports Influencer
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Best Use of Live Video
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Instagram
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Snapchat
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TikTok
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Twitter
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YouTube
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Emerging Platform
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Best Sports Betting Content
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Best Sports Betting Partnership
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Best Sportsbook or Operator
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Engagement Executive of the Year
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Next Up Award
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Outstanding Intern Contribution
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Social Media Team of the Year
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Outstanding Achievement in Overall Engagement (Org)
Teamwork makes the dream work
Reinforce loyalty, ensure retention, and celebrate your efforts while giving credit to your company’s individual contributors!
Special Achievements
When you submit at least one entry of work into a standard category, receive a code to enter in any of the Special Achievement categories for FREE!
Authority + ROI
Winners like to work with other winners. Attract new business, keep clients happy, and make pitches easier.
PR + Getting Buzzed About
Generate leads and attract new talent by gaining the attention of brand marketers, sports executives, and industry influencers.
Recogntion + Celebration
The awards spotlight and celebrate top trends and proven fan engagement practices to inspire the global sports media, marketing, and entertainment industries to raise the bar of the fan experience.
