--- title: Shortlist 2022 | 4th Hashtag Sports Awards description: Global awards recognizing excellence in fan engagement and celebrating creativity across sports marketing, media & entertainment image: https://www.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/seo/hsa-meta_474x268.png --- The 4th Annual Awards #### 2022 Shortlist ![hsa-2021-bud-3a-w](https://www.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/brand/hsa-2021-bud-3a-w.svg) Congratulations to the nominees of the **4th Annual Hashtag Sports Awards** on their excellence in engagement, as selected by [The Engagement Academy of Sports Entertainment](https://www.engagement.academy/). The winners of this year's awards will be announced live on July 12, 2022 in Las Vegas. #### Brands & Partnerships View the 2022 [award winners](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022#brand-partnerships). ###### **Best Brand Experience or Activation** [Tailgate Trivia: Jersey Mike’s Scores Big with NCAA Fan Engagement](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/tailgate-trivia-jersey-mikes-scores-big-with-ncaa-fan-engagement?hsLang=en) Genius Sports [Subway Signature Sandwiches](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/subway-signature-sandwiches?hsLang=en) Momentum Worldwide [NBPA 450 Gives: It's Better to Click & Receive](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nbpa-450-gives-its-better-to-click-receive?hsLang=en) THINK450 [NBA Crossover](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nba-crossover?hsLang=en) NBA [EA Sports Next Generation](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/ea-sports-next-generation?hsLang=en) EA Sports [American Express x NBA 2K Experience](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/american-express-x-nba-2k-experience?hsLang=en) Momentum Worldwide ###### **Best Brand Sponsorship** [EA SPORTS & Sheffield F.C. - The F.O.A.T.](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-f.o.a.t?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [#Overcome](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/overcome?hsLang=en) Rapid Peaks [Algorand x Drone Racing League Sponsorship](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/algorand-x-drone-racing-league-sponsorship?hsLang=en) Drone Racing League [Volkswagen: FC Bayern World Squad](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fc-bayern-world-squad?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [Oakland Forever presented by Rakuten](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/oakland-forever-presented-by-rakuten?hsLang=en) Rakuten [McDonald's Germany: #50for50: Germany's Longest Sponsorship Contract](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/50for50-germanys-longest-sponsorship-contract?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH ###### **Most Creative Partnership** [The Sheriff Returns: Peyton Manning, A Madden Ratings Adjustor Story](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-sheriff-returns-peyton-manning-a-madden-ratings-adjustor-story?hsLang=en) NFL [Volkswagen: FC Bayern World Squad](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fc-bayern-world-squad?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [NBA Paint Collaboration](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nba-paint-collaboration?hsLang=en) Chicago Bulls [Rocket Mortgage Draft House](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/rocket-mortgage-draft-house?hsLang=en) Los Angeles Rams [EA Sports Ratings Reveal](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/ea-sports-ratings-reveal?hsLang=en) Leeds United FC [#NFLTwitter - Tweets on the Roof](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nfl-twitter-tweets-on-the-roof?hsLang=en) Twitter ###### **Most Creative Partnership (With an Athlete or Influencer)** [Subway Signature Sandwiches](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/subway-signature-sandwiches?hsLang=en) Momentum Worldwide [Stephen Curry NBA 3pt Record Celebration](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/stephen-curry-nba-3pt-record-celebration?hsLang=en) Rakuten [Jalen Ramsey x Porsche Mariachi Arrival](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/jalen-ramsey-porsche-mariachi-arrival?hsLang=en) Los Angeles Rams [Team ULTRA Pack - Greatest Comeback](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/team-ultra-pack-greatest-comeback?hsLang=en) Dinner Party [Rocket Mortgage Draft House](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/rocket-mortgage-draft-house?hsLang=en) Los Angeles Rams [NBPA 450 Gives: It's Better to Click & Receive](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nbpa-450-gives-its-better-to-click-receive?hsLang=en) THINK450 ###### **Best Women’s Sports Partnership** [Google Champions Women’s Sports with the WNBA and ESPN](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/google-champions-womens-sports-wnba-espn?hsLang=en) Google [#ForTheW WNBA & Twitter Sports Dynamic Hoodie](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/for-the-w-dynamic-wnba-hoodie?hsLang=en) Twitter [HERHomecourt x Zelle](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/herhomecourt-x-zelle?hsLang=en) HighlightHER [Playa Society x WNBA - Powered by Who We Inspire](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/playa-society-wnba-powered-by-who-we-inspire?hsLang=en) Playa Society [The Players' Tribune, DBLTAP & DoorDash](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-players-tribune-dbltap-doordash?hsLang=en) The Players' Tribune [Women’s International Champions Cup Best XI Presented by Ally](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/womens-international-champions-cup-best-xi-presented-by-ally?hsLang=en) Relevent Sports Group #### Content View the 2022 [award winners](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022#content). ###### **Best Athlete Storytelling** [Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms: Stories of Triumph](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/ryan-shaziers-50-phenoms-stories-of-triumph?hsLang=en) UPMC [#Overcome](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/overcome?hsLang=en) Rapid Peaks [Leading Sports Brand Overtime Launches O Films Presented by GMC](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/overtime-launches-o-films-presented-by-gmc?hsLang=en) Overtime & GMC [The NFLPA + OneTeam Partners Present: #AthleteAnd](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-nflpa-oneteam-partners-present-athleteand?hsLang=en) NFLPA [The Players' Tribune & TurboTax & Roku: How It Happened](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-players-tribune-turbotax-roku-how-it-happened?hsLang=en) The Players' Tribune [Brandon.](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/brandon?hsLang=en) LA Clippers ###### **Best Branded Content or Series** [Volkswagen: FC Bayern World Squad](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fc-bayern-world-squad?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [Bud Light Showtime Cam](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/bud-light-showtime-cam?hsLang=en) Denver Broncos [Ice Keepers](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/ice-keepers?hsLang=en) Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. [Ultimate College Football Road Trip Sponsored by Dos Equis](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/ultimate-college-football-road-trip-sponsored-by-dos-equis?hsLang=en) FOX Sports [Terance Mann's Evolution In Style](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/terance-manns-evolution-in-style?hsLang=en) LA Clippers [No Regrets: JB Mauney](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/no-regrets-jb-mauney?hsLang=en) TAUBLIEB Films ###### **Best Life or Legacy Tribute** [#KlayDay on @NBA](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/klay-day-on-nba?hsLang=en) NBA [All Madden](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/all-madden?hsLang=en) FOX Sports [Remembering the Life of Demaryius Thomas](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/remembering-the-life-of-demaryius-thomas?hsLang=en) Denver Broncos [Paul Rabil's Retirement Ceremony](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/paul-rabils-retirement-ceremony?hsLang=en) Premier Lacrosse League [NBA Flashback: Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point Game](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nba-flashback-wilt-chamberlains-100-point-game?hsLang=en) iHeartPodcasts & NBA [Stephen Curry 'The Greatest' Three-Point Record Tribute](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/stephen-curry-the-greatest-three-point-record-tribute?hsLang=en) Golden State Warriors ###### **Best Original Content or Series (10 min+)** [Man in the Arena](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/man-in-the-arena?hsLang=en) Religion of Sports [Once Upon A Time in Queens](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/once-upon-a-time-in-queens?hsLang=en) ESPN [No Chill with Gilbert Arenas](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/no-chill-gilbert-arenas?hsLang=en) Fubo Sports Network [Coach Prime](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/coach-prime?hsLang=en) Barstool Sports, SMAC Productions [Simone vs Herself](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/simone-vs-herself?hsLang=en) Religion of Sports [Club Shay Shay](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/club-shay-shay?hsLang=en) FOX Sports ###### **Best Original Content or Series (Under 10 min)** [Vikings Cam Weekly Riddles](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/vikings-cam-weekly-riddles?hsLang=en) Minnesota Vikings ["Peyton the Intern: Broncos' 2021 Schedule Release video](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/peyton-the-intern-broncos-2021-schedule-release-video?hsLang=en) Denver Broncos [Green Screen Guy: Frankie LaPenna x NFL x Ravens](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/green-screen-guy-frankie-lapenna?hsLang=en) NFL ###### **Best Sports Podcast** [Man in the Arena](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/man-in-the-arena?hsLang=en) Religion of Sports [No Chill with Gilbert Arenas](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/no-chill-gilbert-arenas?hsLang=en) Fubo Sports Network [Stacking Pennies with Corey LaJoie](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/stacking-pennies-with-corey-lajoie?hsLang=en) NASCAR [False Idol](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/false-idol?hsLang=en) Religion of Sports [Snacks](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/snacks?hsLang=en) Just Women's Sports [The Skip Bayless Show](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-skip-bayless-show?hsLang=en) FOX Sports ###### **Best Use of Fan-Generated Content** [A Crest For All Chicago](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/a-crest-for-all-chicago?hsLang=en) Chicago Fire FC [100k Cams: The Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/100k-cams-the-busch-light-clash-at-the-coliseum?hsLang=en) NASCAR [Twitter Tribune / #FrontPageTweets](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/twitter-tribune-front-page-tweets?hsLang=en) Twitter [EA SPORTS & Sheffield F.C. - The F.O.A.T.](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-f.o.a.t?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [Overtime Celly Special](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/overtime-celly-special?hsLang=en) New Jersey Devils ###### **Best Women’s Sports Content** [Women Should Be Celebrated Every Day](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/women-should-be-celebrated-every-day?hsLang=en) Bleacher Report [Google Champions Women’s Sports with the WNBA and ESPN](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/google-champions-womens-sports-wnba-espn?hsLang=en) Google [Just Women's Sports](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/just-womens-sports?hsLang=en) Just Women's Sports [Women’s International Champions Cup Best XI Presented by Ally](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/womens-international-champions-cup-best-xi-presented-by-ally?hsLang=en) Relevent Sports Group [Simone vs Herself](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/simone-vs-herself?hsLang=en) Religion of Sports [New York Jets #EmpowHER Docuseries](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/new-york-jets-empowher-docuseries?hsLang=en) New York Jets #### Emerging View the 2022 [award winners](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022#emerging). ###### **Best Engagement Through NFTs or Digital Collectibles** [NBA All-Star 2022 Shoppable Citywide Art Gallery](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nba-shoppable-art-gallery-nft?hsLang=en) NBA [WWE](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/wwe-nft?hsLang=en) WWE [Fan Controlled Football + Ballerz NFT Collective](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fan-controlled-football-ballerz-nft-collective?hsLang=en) Fan Controlled Football [Sorare](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/sorare?hsLang=en) Sorare [Fanaply x New Jersey Devils](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fanaply-x-new-jersey-devils?hsLang=en) Fanaply ###### **Best NIL Program (Brand, Agency or Tech)** [WWE Next In Line](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/wwe-next-in-line?hsLang=en) WWE [Team USA's Athlete Marketing Platform (AMP)](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/team-usas-athlete-marketing-platform?hsLang=en) USOPC / USOPP / LA28 [Sweet Futures](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/candy-digital-sweet-futures?hsLang=en) Candy Digital [Playmaker NIL Program](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/playmaker-nil-program?hsLang=en) Playmaker [Fanatics College NIL Jersey Program](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fanatics-college-nil-jersey-program?hsLang=en) OneTeam Partners & Fanatics #### ENTERTAINMENT View the 2022 [award winners](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022#entertainment). ###### **Best Engagement Through Esports & Gaming** [Erste Group Bank - Esports Doomsday](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/esports-doomsday?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [The Players' Tribune, DBLTAP & DoorDash](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-players-tribune-dbltap-doordash?hsLang=en) The Players' Tribune [McDonald's Germany: Sub Bomb Delivery](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/sub-bomb-delivery?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [Halo Championship Series Raleigh Kickoff Major 2021](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/halo-championship-series-raleigh-kickoff-major-2021?hsLang=en) Esports Engine & Vindex [NBA 2K22](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nba-2k22?hsLang=en) PepsiCo [LaLiga All-Star Gaming Challenge Presented by Verizon](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/laliga-all-star-gaming-challenge-presented-by-verizon?hsLang=en) LaLiga ###### **Best USE OF MUSIC OR POP CULTURE** [JOY RIDE](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/joy-ride?hsLang=en) Quad Media, Inc. [Leylah Fernandez x Ted Lasso "Believe"](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/leylah-fernandez-usta-ted-lasso-believe?hsLang=en) USTA [B/R Open Run](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/bleacher-report-open-run?hsLang=en) Bleacher Report #### Fan Experience View the 2022 [award winners](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022#fan-experience). ###### **Best App or Mobile Experience** [B/R App - The No. 1 App in Sports](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/bleacher-report-app?hsLang=en) Bleacher Report [FOX Sports App](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fox-sports-app?hsLang=en) FOX Sports [Houston Texans Bring Arena Activations to Mobile and Mobile to Arena Activations](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/houston-texans-arena-activations-mobile?hsLang=en) Houston Texans & Judo [The 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show App](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-2022-pepsi-super-bowl-halftime-show-app?hsLang=en) PepsiCo [Formula E Live Hub](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/formula-e-live-hub?hsLang=en) Monterosa [Atlanta Falcons Turn to Personalized Content to Innovate Their Mobile App Gameday Experience](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/atlanta-falcons-personalized-content-mobile-app-game-day-experience?hsLang=en) Atlanta Falcons & Judo ###### **Best Broadcast or Stream Experience** [How the Detroit Lions Monetized the NFL Draft ](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/how-the-detroit-lions-monetized-the-nfl-draft?hsLang=en) Tagboard [NBA HooperVision - NBA League Pass Alternate Stream](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nba-hoopervision-nba-league-pass-alternate-stream?hsLang=en) NBA [The Mobile Tech Powering Youth Sports Streaming](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/gamechanger-mobile-tech-powering-youth-sports-streaming?hsLang=en) GameChanger [NLL League-Managed Production](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nll-league-managed-production?hsLang=en) NLL ###### **Best New Fan Experience** [NHL #StanleyTweets](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nhl-stanley-tweets?hsLang=en) Twitter [Sorare Fan](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/sorare-fan?hsLang=en) Sorare [Yahoo Fantasy Draft Together](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/yahoo-fantasy-draft-together?hsLang=en) Yahoo Fantasy Sports [The Netaverse](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-netaverse?hsLang=en) Brooklyn Nets [2021 World Series - Flippin’ Bats - Ben Verlander](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/world-series-flippin-bats-ben-verlander?hsLang=en) FOX Sports [Bulls Drops](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/bulls-drops?hsLang=en) Chicago Bulls ###### **Best Use of Technology** [DRL: Redefining Sports Entertainment](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/drl-redefining-sports-entertainment?hsLang=en) Drone Racing League [WWE ThunderDome](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/wwe-thunderdome?hsLang=en) WWE [AI-Automation to the Ball Park](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/ai-automation-ball-park-pixellot?hsLang=en) Pixellot [Powering Immersive Broadcast Experiences](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/powering-immersive-broadcast-second-spectrum?hsLang=en) Second Spectrum by Genius Sports: [Atlanta Falcons Use Flexible Technology to Advance Fans’ Gameday Experience](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/atlanta-falcons-flexible-game-day-experience?hsLang=en) Atlanta Falcons & Judo [An Audience Engagement Platform Activating Audiences](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/audience-engagement-livelike?hsLang=en) LiveLike ###### **Best Use of AR or VR** [@NBA x Instagram AR Creators](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nba-instagram-ar-creators?hsLang=en) NBA [Pepsi x Made For Football Watching](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/pepsi-x-made-for-football-watching?hsLang=en) The Strategic Agency ###### **Best Website** [FOX Sports Website](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fox-sports-website?hsLang=en) FOX Sports [Celebrating the NBA 75th Anniversary Season: Digital Hub](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/celebrating-the-nba-75th-anniversary-season-digital-hub?hsLang=en) NBA [FanSided](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fansided?hsLang=en) FanSided ###### **Best in Direct-to-Consumer or Social Commerce** [Oakland Forever presented by Rakuten](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/oakland-forever-presented-by-rakuten?hsLang=en) Rakuten #### Impact View the 2022 [award winners](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022#impact). ###### **Best Engagement for Good** [Dyslexia Jersey](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/dyslexia-jersey?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [NFLPA's Community MVP](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nflpa-community-mvp?hsLang=en) NFLPA [McDonald's Germany: #50for50: Germany's Longest Sponsorship Contract](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/50for50-germanys-longest-sponsorship-contract?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [NHL Bound](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nhl-bound-coyotes?hsLang=en) Arizona Coyotes [USA Football's Heart of a Giant presented by HSS and the NY Giants](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/usa-footballs-heart-of-a-giant?hsLang=en) Hospital for Special Surgery [NBPA Refurbishment of Rucker Park, Harlem](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nbpa-refurbishment-of-rucker-park-harlem?hsLang=en) NBPA ###### **Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sports** [Devils Make Impact Through Buy Black Campaign](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/devils-make-impact-through-buy-black-campaign?hsLang=en) New Jersey Devils [Volkswagen: FC Bayern World Squad](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fc-bayern-world-squad?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [Google Champions Women’s Sports with the WNBA and ESPN](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/google-champions-womens-sports-wnba-espn?hsLang=en) Google [BODYARMOR LYTE and Naomi Osaka "LYTE Up the Courts"](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/bodyarmor-lyte-and-naomi-osaka-lyte-up-the-courts?hsLang=en) BODYARMOR [Save It, See It](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/save-it-see-it?hsLang=en) GUT [NHL Bound](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nhl-bound-coyotes?hsLang=en) Arizona Coyotes ###### **Excellence in Black Storytelling** [Black Girl Fly - Turner Sports' "The Arena"](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/black-girl-fly-turner-sports-the-arena?hsLang=en) Bleacher Report [NHL Bound](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nhl-bound-coyotes?hsLang=en) Arizona Coyotes [Black Joy Photo Series](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/black-joy-photo-series?hsLang=en) Chicago Bulls [Black Fives Foundation Partnership](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/black-fives-foundation-partnership?hsLang=en) Big EAST Conference ###### **Outstanding Social Justice Initiative** [Freedom to Vote Campaign](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/freedom-to-vote-campaign?hsLang=en) National Basketball Social Justice Coalition [Plus 1 Effect](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/plus-1-effect?hsLang=en) Ballengee Group & BreakingT ###### **Excellence in Multicultural Storytelling** [NLL Unites: Every Child Matters](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nll-unites-every-child-matters?hsLang=en) NLL [LaLiga North America's Multicultural Content Strategy](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/laliga-north-americas-multicultural-content-strategy?hsLang=en) LaLiga ###### **Best in Employee Engagement** [Buzzer](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/buzzer?hsLang=en) Buzzer [Pittsburgh Penguins and UPMC Healthcare Hero Spotlight](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/pittsburgh-penguins-and-upmc-healthcare-hero-spotlight?hsLang=en) UPMC #### Marketing & Campaigns View the 2022 [award winners](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022#marketing-campaigns). ###### **Best Social Media Campaign** [EA SPORTS & Sheffield F.C. - The F.O.A.T.](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-f.o.a.t?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [National Tight Ends Day](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/national-tight-ends-day?hsLang=en) NFL [#NBA75](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nba75?hsLang=en) NBA [@MLBonFOX](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/mlb-on-fox?hsLang=en) FOX Sports [2021 Playoffs: A NASCAR Story](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/2021-playoffs-a-nascar-story?hsLang=en) NASCAR [Chase Center Recreates Game Experience on Social Media During Fanless Season](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/chase-center-recreates-game-experience-on-social-media-during-fanless-season?hsLang=en) Golden State Warriors ###### **Best Integrated MARKETING Campaign** [iFOLIO and the*gameHERs Fly Beyond Community Goal for App](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/ifolio-and-thegamehers-fly-beyond-community-goal-for-app?hsLang=en) iFolio [NFL Super Bowl LVI Campaign | Bring Down The House](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nfl-super-bowl-lvi-campaign-bring-down-the-house?hsLang=en) NFL [Modelo x Atlanta Hawks Hoops Program](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/modelo-atlanta-hawks-hoops-program?hsLang=en) Cogent World [American Prodigy: The Kid](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/american-prodigy-the-kid?hsLang=en) Blue Wire Podcasts [The Players' Tribune & Spinbrush: The Power of the Spin](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-players-tribune-spinbrush-the-power-of-the-spin?hsLang=en) The Players' Tribune [Welcome to NBA Lane](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/welcome-to-nba-lane?hsLang=en) NBA ###### **Best Sports Communications Strategy** [The #FreemanEra](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-freeman-era?hsLang=en) Notre Dame Athletics ###### **Best Sports Media Buying Strategy** [Pepsi Zero Sugar - "Zero Sugars, Zero Compromises"](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/pepsi-zero-sugar?hsLang=en) PepsiCo #### Social Media View the 2022 [award winners](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022#social-media). ###### **Best in Graphic Design** [Bulls Graphics](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/bulls-graphics?hsLang=en) Chicago Bulls [US Open 2021 Tournament Creative](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/us-open-2021-tournament-creative?hsLang=en) USTA [2022 NBA All-Star Announcement](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/2022-nba-all-star-announcement?hsLang=en) NBA [PLL Team Accounts](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/pll-team-accounts?hsLang=en) PLL [Embrace and NBA All-Star Campaigns](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/embrace-and-nba-all-star-campaigns?hsLang=en) Brooklyn Nets ###### **Best Use of Live Video** [House of Highlights Showdown](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/house-of-highlights-showdown?hsLang=en) House of Highlights [Dyslexia Jersey](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/dyslexia-jersey?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [2021 World Series - Flippin’ Bats - Ben Verlander](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/world-series-flippin-bats-ben-verlander?hsLang=en) FOX Sports [Next Gen Roval Test - Live Show](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/next-gen-roval-test-live-show?hsLang=en) NASCAR ###### **Best Use of Motion Graphics or Animation** [Chicago Fire FC Crest Launch](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/chicago-fire-fc-crest-launch?hsLang=en) Chicago Fire FCs [NFL Pro Bowl Takes Over Las Vegas: Drone Edition](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nfl-pro-bowl-takes-over-las-vegas-drone-edition?hsLang=en) NFL [The Players' Tribune & Roku & TurboTax: How It Happened](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-players-tribune-turbotax-roku-how-it-happened?hsLang=en) The Players' Tribune ###### **Best Use of Social Audio** [GameMic](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/gamemic?hsLang=en) GameMic [NBA Twitter Spaces](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nba-twitter-spaces?hsLang=en) NBA ###### **Instagram** [Save It, See It](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/save-it-see-it?hsLang=en) GUT [Green Screen Guy: Frankie LaPenna x NFL x Ravens](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/green-screen-guy-frankie-lapenna?hsLang=en) NFL [@NBA Instagram](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nba-instagram?hsLang=en) NBA [EA SPORTS & Sheffield F.C. - The F.O.A.T.](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-f.o.a.t?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [There's No Place Like Sports on Instagram](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/theres-no-place-like-sports-on-instagram?hsLang=en) ESPN ###### **TikTok** [@NBA TikTok Shows](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nba-tiktok-shows?hsLang=en) NBA [@cbssports on TikTok - Reimagining Storytelling in Sports](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/cbssports-on-tiktok-reimagining-storytelling-in-sports?hsLang=en) CBS Sports [NASCAR on TikTok](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nascar-tiktok?hsLang=en) NASCAR [DRL Skyrockets on TikTok](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/drl-skyrockets-on-tiktok?hsLang=en) Drone Racing League ###### **Twitter** [Golden State Warriors and Chase Center Celebrate "Klay Day"](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/golden-state-warriors-and-chase-center-celebrate-klay-day?hsLang=en) Golden State Warriors [@NBA Twitter](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/nba-twitter?hsLang=en) NBA [The (Twitter) King of Sportsbooks](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-twitter-king-of-sportsbooks?hsLang=en) BetMGM [Mariners Put Fans First](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/mariners-put-fans-first?hsLang=en) Seattle Mariners ###### **YouTube** [Volkswagen: FC Bayern World Squad](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fc-bayern-world-squad?hsLang=en) Jung von Matt SPORTS GmbH [Golden State Warriors Have Record-Breaking Year on YouTube](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/golden-state-warriors-have-record-breaking-year-on-youtube?hsLang=en) Golden State Warriors [Team Whistle](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/team-whistle?hsLang=en) Team Whistle [Going Viral: The Success of the 2010 Metrodome Roof Collapse Anniversary Video](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/metrodome-roof-collapse-anniversary-video?hsLang=en) Minnesota Vikings ###### **Snapchat** [Wave Sports + Entertainment on Snap](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/wave-sports-entertainment-on-snap?hsLang=en) Wave Sports + Entertainment [Playmaker Snapchat Content](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/playmaker-snapchat-content?hsLang=en) Playmaker #### Sports Betting View the 2022 [award winners](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022#sports-betting). ###### **Best Sports Betting Content** [VSiN, The Sports Betting Network](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/vsin-the-sports-betting-network?hsLang=en) VSiN [B/R Betting](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/bleacher-report-betting?hsLang=en) Bleacher Report [UFC Event Centre](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/ufc-event-centre?hsLang=en) IMG ARENA [Playmaker Sports Betting Content](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/playmaker-sports-betting-content?hsLang=en) Playmaker ###### **Best Sports Betting Partnership** [FanDuel is Leading the Charge for Women in Sports Betting](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fanduel-women-sports-betting?hsLang=en) FanDuel Group [BetMGM and Buffalo Wild Wings: Betting Is Better at B-Dubs](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/betmgm-and-buffalo-wild-wings-betting-is-better-at-b-dubs?hsLang=en) BetMGM [Ride With Presented by Betfred Sports](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/ride-with-presented-by-betfred-sports?hsLang=en) The Game Day [FanDuel's Iconic Partnership with Pat McAfee](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fanduel-partnership-pat-mcafee?hsLang=en) FanDuel Group ###### **Best SportsBOOK** [The Barstool Sportsbook](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/the-barstool-sportsbook?hsLang=en) Barstool Sports [Elevating the Sports Betting Experience](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fanduel-elevates-the-sports-betting-experience?hsLang=en) FanDuel Group [Fubo Sportsbook: The Future of Sports Wagering](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/fubo-sportsbook-the-future-of-sports-wagering?hsLang=en) Fubo Sportsbook ###### **Best in Fantasy Sports** [Yahoo Fantasy Sports](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2022/yahoo-fantasy-sports?hsLang=en) Yahoo Sports #### Special Achievement. View the 2022 [award winners](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022#special-achievement). ###### **Engagement Executive of the Year** [View Honoree](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022/#special-achievement) ###### **Next Up Award** [View Honoree](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022/#special-achievement) ###### **Outstanding Intern Contribution** [View Honoree](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022/#special-achievement) ###### **SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM OF THE YEAR** [View Honoree](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022/#special-achievement) #### Overall Excellence. This prestigious honor is given to the organization with the highest rating across all categories to reflect industry-wide excellence in engagement on all platforms and projects. View the 2022 [award winner](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022#overall-excellence). ###### **Outstanding Achievement in Overall Engagement for an Organization** [View Winner](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/winners-2022/#overall-excellence) #### Inspired to Enter Work? Entries to the 9th Hashtag Sports Awards will open in October 2026. Sign up below for announcements, including webinars, case studies, podcasts, and the prestigious shortlist of nominations.