5TH HASHTAG SPORTS AWARDS.

Details & FAQs

• What do the Hashtag Sports Awards celebrate?

  The awards set the benchmark for effective fan and consumer engagement. The ceremony will take place during Hashtag Sports 2023 on June 14.

  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.

• When and where is the 5th Annual Hashtag Sports Awards show?

  The 5th Annual Hashtag Sports Awards 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.

• Who is hosting the 5th Annual Hashtag Sports Awards?

  We're excited to announce that Richard Jefferson will host the 5th Hashtag Sports Awards.

  Richard Jefferson is a 17-year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and stand-out sports media personality. After being drafted in 2001, Richard Jefferson played a pivotal role in the New Jersey Nets’ back-to-back NBA Finals appearances. In 2004 he won a Bronze Medal with the U.S. Men’s Basketball Team at the London Olympics and scored 14,904 total career points. Jefferson closed out his NBA career by winning an NBA Championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.

  Currently, Richard is an NBA analyst on ESPN's NBA Today and an in-game color analyst for the ESPN and YES Network. He is the host and creator of Road Trippin’: the first-ever podcast hosted by active NBA players. The podcast has amassed a cult following, approaching 10 million listens to date.

  Richard is known for his quick-witted personality and off-the-cuff comedy on-air and online. In the last year, Richard has become a social media darling after growing a TikTok following to over 1.6 million followers, as one of the first clients of CCG social. He was named 2022 TikTok Creator of the Year and Sports Illustrated's Best Use of Social Media.

• Do you need tickets to attend the 5th Annual Hashtag Sports Awards?

  Yes. Tickets to the 5th Hashtag Sports Awards are available for purchase here and sold separately from Conference passes for Hashtag Sports 2023 including CRTR Summit. 

  Please fill out the form above to get alerts when the 5th Annual Hashtag Sports Awards tickets go on sale.

• Who is being honored at the 5th Annual Hashtag Sports Awards?

  We will celebrate finalists and reveal winners from 50+ categories. A number of winners will accept their Hashtag Sports Awards trophy live on stage. We will also honor winners of our four Special Achievement awards and crown a new best-in-show organization for Outstanding Achievement in Overall Engagement.

• How are winners determined for each category?

  A diverse group of judges reviews entries for each panel. Judges include brand marketers, league, team, and club CMOs, media luminaries, agency heads, athletes, and creators.

  Together, the judging panels comprise the Engagement Academy of Sports x Entertainment, a prestigious honorary organization designed to put the fan first and push the industry forward with values of inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity.

  Judges will review and score entries based on the following criteria: engagement; creativity & innovation; and results & impacts.

• What is the dress code?

  The recommended attire is Startup Chic (think: business casual with sneakers encouraged 😉)

• What is the format of the award show?

  The evening of recognition, celebration, and fun will begin with a pre-show cocktail hour reception on the rooftop of Terminal 5 followed by a seated dinner with colleagues and industry friends to watch and celebrate as this year's award winners are announced.

• What time does the event start, and how long is the show?

  Doors open 6:30 pm EDT. The event ends at 9:30 pm EDT.

• Do I need to purchase tickets to attend the awards show?

  Yes, you must purchase tickets for admission to the 5th Hashtag Sports Awards. Priority is given to award nominees and finalists, but others in the sports entertainment industry are welcome to attend while capacity permits.

  *Tickets for Hashtag Sports 2023 conference DO NOT provide entry to the awards show. You will be denied entry without a previously purchased ticket.

  Tickets are currently available for sale on this page.