Award Categories

Ranging from cameras to switchers and beyond – the categories catered to all types of organizations adhering to implementing and using technology within the industry. The diversity of the categories aims to empower the industry’s key players and contributors.

Best in Video Content Acquisition

Cameras, Specialist Cameras, Camera Lenses, Camera Accessories, Prompters, Studio Lighting Systems, Outdoor Lighting Systems

Best in Video Production

Outside Broadcast and Mobile Facilities, Production Graphics and CG, Production Switchers, Real-time Production Equipment, Virtual Sets

Best in Audio Production

Audio Acquisition, Audio Automation, Microphones and Accessories, Studio Audio Mixers and Consoles, Wireless Radio Microphone Systems.

Best in Post-Production

Animation Tools, Audio Post-Production, Digital Audio workstations, Newsroom Computer Systems, Production Asset Management, Post-Production Services, Video Editing and Finishing, Video Enhancement Tools, VFX & Graphics

Best in Content Management

Data & Metadata Management, Digital Rights Management, Media Asset Management, Storage and Archive Management, Workflow Management

Best in Facility Infrastructure

Audio & Video Monitoring, A/V Routing, Broadcast System Control, IP networks and Switches, Intercoms, KVM Systems, Remote Production Tools, Technical Furniture

Best in Content Scheduling & Monetization

Advertising Scheduling systems, Broadcast Management Systems, Content Rights Management Systems, Digital Content Scheduling, Linear Channels Scheduling, Subscriber CRM/Billing, Traffic Systems

Best in Content Storage

Archive Storage, Cloud Storage, High-performance Storage, On-Premises Storage, Portable Storage, Video Servers

Best in Broadcast Playout

Channel Branding, Compliance Recording, Linear Playout Systems, Managed Playout Services, Master Control Systems, Playout Automation

Best in Linear Distribution

Cable Distribution, Encoding and Multiplexing, IPTV Set-top boxes, Professional IRDs, Satellite Distribution, Set-Top Boxes, TV & Radio Distribution Systems

Best in Connectivity Solutions

File Transfer and Delivery, Fixed Satellite Antenna and Ground Stations, Internet Direct Connect, Mobile/Cellular Connectivity, Satellite Connectivity, SNG and Flyaway, Video Over Internet

Digital Distribution

Cable/IPTV VOD Servers and Systems, Content Delivery Networks, Digital and Social Media Distribution, Internet Distribution, Internet/OTT Servers and Systems, OTT/OVP Managed Service Platforms

Display Systems

Digital Cinema Replay Servers, Multiview Display Processors, Professional Video Monitors, Professional Video Projectors, Real-Time Playback Server

Cloud and Compute

Cloud Compute, IaaS and PaaS, On-Premises Compute, Servers and Blades, Virtualization and Private Cloud