2022 Edition: Frequently Asked Questions about the AIPS Sport Media Awards
Find below some Frequently Asked Questions about the AIPS Sport Media Awards.
Do I have to be a member of AIPS in order to participate?
No, AIPS membership is not required. Participation is open to all professional journalists, video makers and photographers, from the 161 countries represented in the AIPS structure.
When is the deadline for submitting for the current edition?
You have time to submit until October 14, 2022, at 18:00 Central European Time.
Which are the valid dates for publication?
All stories, videos, audios or photographs must have been first published or premiered between November 5, 2021, and October 14, 2022. Reproductions or republished material from an earlier date will not be taken into consideration. For films, we consider the official release date.
Can a media outlet participate for their overall work (ie one blog, one podcast)?
No. The AIPS Sport Media Awards accept submissions from individuals (employees and freelancers are equally welcome to participate) and each submission must be one story in particular. If a story is broken down into chapters or episodes, you must submit one chapter or episode that represents the full story. The AIPS Sport Media Awards do not establish quotas for participation within the same media. Editors can endorse the work of their writers. If you are an editor and need support, please write to us at info@aipsawards.com
Can I submit in any language?
Yes. The official language of the Awards is English, but you can submit in any language.
What happen if I don’t send an English translation of my submission?
All non-English submissions that do not have an English translation will be screened by a native speaker belonging to the screening panel of experts, the Executive Committee, the Jury or a representative of the respective national association. If found valuable, it will be fully translated into English, so everyone in the Jury will be able to read it. For audio and video submissions, in the event of qualifying to the final round, entrants will be asked for the script or subtitles in the original language.
Which are the main categories in the AIPS Sport Media Awards?
There are 8 senior categories, as follows: two for Photography (1-Photo Action, 2-Portfolio), two for Writing (3-Best Column, 4-Best Colour Piece), one for Audio (5-Audio), three for Video (6-Short Feature, 7-Athlete Profile, 8-Documentary).
What are the specifications for each category?
Photography: One picture for Photo Action, Three to five pictures for Portfolio. Writing: no word limit: Column must have the author’s opinion; Colour can include reportage and interviews. Audio: audio shows, podcasts and commentary allowed, no time limit. Video: Short Feature, up to 10 minutes of lenght. Ahtlete Profile and Documentary: More than 10 minutes without maximum limit.
What are the prizes for the 8 main categories?
First-placed will receive a US$ 8,000 prize. Second-placed will earn US$ 3,000 and third-placed, US$ 2,000. All Podium nominees will receive a commemorative trophy depending on their final position.
What is the Young Reporter Under 30 category?
The Young Reporter category is a special optional category that does not entitle to money prize, reserved for those that were born since January 1, 1993. The Young Reporter Under 30 category is split into three: 1-Best Young Reporter in Photography (one sports photo), 2-Best Young Reporter in Writing (one article) 3-Best Young Reporter in Broadcasting (a submission in audio or video). These categories will select a direct winner, without second or third place. He/she will earn a scholarship in a top international sporting event.
How many submissions per person are allowed?
Only two submissions per person are allowed. All submissions must be sent using the website, www.aipsawards.com. Each submission must be sent in a separate entry form. If two submissions are found in the same entry form, you will have to resend them separately for proper judgment.
Can I participate in two different categories?
You can, as long as your participation complies with the Rules of participation, including your professional status.
Can I submit two works for the Young Reporter Under 30 category?
No, out of the two available submissions per person, only one is allowed to participate in the Young Reporter Under 30 category. Entrants are free to use the remaining one in any of the main categories.
Can I send the two submissions in the same entry form?
No. Each submission should be made in a separate entry form, informing title, a short intro, link (if applicable) and supporting material (proof of publication, translation, PDFs, audio or video files). If two submissions are found in the same entry form, users will be asked to correct it before deadline. If two or more submissions are found in the same form, they will not be taken into consideration.
I was winner/finalist in the previos editions, can I still participate?
Definitely, you can!
How does the selection process work?
All submissions are screened and reviewed by a panel of AIPS experts and mentors that will establish the longlist. The next step is in the hands of the 24 members of the Executive Committee, that will narrow the candidates into a shortlist. The highest rated works and the most voted ones go to the next round, in which the 11 members of the Jury narrow the list down into two voting stages (Top 10, Top 3). The day before the ceremony, the Jury meets again and vote for the winners.
Where did the previous ceremonies take place?
The opening ceremony (January 2019) was held in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Olympic capital as well as the city where the AIPS headquarters were based. IOC president Thomas Bach gave the opening speech. The second edition (February 2020) was held in Budapest, Hungary, with the participation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The third edition (March 2021) was a virtual ceremony broadcast on YouTube from the medieval castle of Vigevano, in Italy, due to the restrictions of the pandemic. The fourth edition was the first open-air ceremony, held at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, in June 2022.
When will the ceremony take place?
It is scheduled for March/April 2023, location yet to be announced.
PHOTOGRAPHY
What are the categories for Photography?
There are two senior photo categories: Action Photo and Portfolio.
What’s the description for Action Photo?
An image that depicts a moment of excellence or athletic skill from a particular sporting event.
What’s the description for Portfolio?
A portfolio of at least three but no more than five sports photos. These photos may be from the same sport or same event, or they may be from different events and different sports.
How many submissions do I have?
Applicants are limited to a maximum of two entries across all categories of the Awards. A separate online entry form and supporting materials will be required for each entry.
Can I participate with two Action Photo entries or two Portfolio entries?
Yes, it is possible to submit two entries for the same category. But be aware that in the case of qualifying with both entries to the third phase (shortlist) in the same category, only the most voted submission can qualify into the top 10. If you submit in different categories, then both submissions can advance to the final.
Is it possible to submit a same photo for action and portfolio?
No. You should choose in which category you would like to submit your photo. You can use pictures from the same sequence and make changes before deadline.
What kind of editing is allowed?
Our rules are very clear: photographs may not be manipulated to block out distracting elements or to make significant changes in color and contrast. Cropping or removing dust and scratches are allowed.
What fields do I have to fill in the submission form?
Every submission form has a field for Title and Description. Please use the description as a caption. It is imperative that you write the caption in order to know better the context of your picture. Please add all additional information that can be valuable for the judges: the difficulties you’ve faced, the position you were and the equipment you were using.
For the portfolio category, should I submit a general description or a caption for each photo?
We recommend that you make a general description of why did you choose this portfolio, and then write the caption of each of the participating pictures, which is especially important when they are not from the same event. Please be aware that the more details you add in your submission form, the more information will the jurors have when it is time for judging, ie if it was an official competition or a training session.
Can I send two action photos in the same submission form?
No. Please be aware that a separate online entry form and supporting materials will be required for each entry. If you submit two pictures in the same entry, you will be notified to make the proper submission with only one picture per form.
I’m a freelancer. Is it possible for me to participate?
Yes, participation is open to all professional photographers, whether directly employed by media outlets, agencies, or freelancers.
I’m not a member of AIPS, can I still participate?
Yes. There’s no need to be a member of AIPS to participate. But you need to be a professional photographer.
What’s the rule for professional photographers?
Our first rule is that all entrants need to be professional photographers, and will have to prove their professional status if we require so.
Do I have to pay a fee to participate?
No, participation is completely free.
I was born after January 1, 1993. Can I participate in the Best Young Reporter category for Photography?
Yes, should you decide so, you could use one of your submissions for the Best Young Reporter in Photography, which offers the chance of winning a scholarship at a top international sporting event, and use your remaining submission to participate in any of the senior categories, which offer a money prize. Only one entry in the Young Reporter category is allowed.
My photo was published on a personal photo sharing platform or personal website, is it still valid as proof of publication.
Independent photographers might have the possibility of publishing their work on photo sharing platforms or personal websites (sometimes their own agencies), which is why we consider these valid, as long as they comply with the rest of the rules. We can contact entrants and ask for additional information during the judging process before making a decision.
What does proof of publication mean?
We need to verify that the picture was taken in the valid period of competition, between November 5, 2021, until October 14, 2022.
How can I prove the date of publication?
Proof of publication for photos could be 1) a link in which the date is visible (ie from an agency you work, or a media that published the picture). 2) a photo belonging to an event that took place in the valid period of participation (ie Winter Olympics 2022). 3) a PDF or JPG of a publication (newspaper, magazine) with the picture and the date visible in the page. 4) a PDF of a print publication with the picture, and if it shows no visible date, adding the PDF of the cover to check the date of publication.
My picture was uploaded in a photo agency before the period of participation, but was published in a website/print publication during the period of participation. Is it still valid?
No, your picture must belong to the period of participation. We consider the first time the picture was published in any country of the world, including the photo agency that offers it.
Can I delete my submission or change it before the deadline?
Yes, it is possible to make amendments, add missing documents or complete missing fields. You can also delete your submission, in case you’ve decided to submit a new one.
What do the rules say regarding copyright?
The photographs entered in the contest must be made by the photographer who owns and retains the copyright for the photo. We will only use the picture in case with watermark in case it reaches the final, for the purposes of promoting the Awards, presenting the nominations, having the panel of judges determine the Awards, conducting the presentation ceremony and making the finalist and winners entries available to the public.
Where can I check all the rules?
You can check all the rules here https://www.aipsawards.com/awards#RULES.
Who are the past winners in this category? Can I see the winning works?
Yes, here are all the winners and you can click on the submission name to check their work.
Photography Sport Action
2018
1. VINCENT RIEMERSMA (The Netherlands), Skating Shadows, PZC (Netherlands)
2. ALEXEY FILIPPOV (Russia), Fourcade, Sputnik (Russia)
3. NORBERT SCHMIDT (Germany), Mud Fight, Norbert Schmidt Sports Photo
2019
1. Juan Arboleda (Colombia), You set the limits – AFP
2. Zhuang Wu (China), Chinese boxer Xu Can - Xinhua
3. Ganbat Chuluunbaatar (Mongolia), Before a catch! - Mongolian Sports Press Union
2020
1. Andrezj Grygiel (Poland) Crash - Polish Press Agency)
2. Andrew Bernstein (USA) LeBron Walking On Air - NBAE/Getty Images
3. Eduardo Alvarez del Fresno (Spain) Until the Last Breath - Zuma Press
2021
1. Andrej Isakovic (Serbia) The Halo Effect - AFP
2. André Durão (Brazil) Sure kick - Globoesporte)
3. Féliz Sánchez Arrazola (Spain), Tentacles in the sand - FotoRunners
Photography Portfolio
2018
1. Adam Pretty (Australia), Budapest World Swimming Championships, Getty Images (Germany)
2. Xu Liu (刘 续) (China), Young gymnasts, Xinhua news agency
3. Patrick Kraemer (Switzerland), Aquatics, Magicpbk/EPA/Keystone
2019
1. Roman Vondrouš (Czech Republic), Horse racing - Czech News Agency
2. Adam Pretty (Australia), Infinite trails - Getty Images
3. Sergey Kivrin (Russia), Nomad Games. Gedebey, Azerbaijan - Azerbaijan Airlines Magazine
2020
1. Adam Pretty (Australia) Climbings Olympic debut - Getty Images
2. Roman Vondrouš (Czech Rep.), Football fans of Bohemians Prague during the covid pandemic - Czech News Agency
3. Clive Brunskill (UK), Kings & Queens of Swing - Getty Images
2021
1. Ueslei Marcelino (Brazil), Taste of Golden - Reuters
2. Clive Mason (UK), Olympic Sailing - Getty Images
3. Loïc Venance (France), Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - AFP
Young Reporters Photography
2019
1. Mattia Ozbot (Italy), Lights and Shadows
2020
1. Anna Szilágyi (Hungary), European Champions - Fradi.hu
2021
1. Joe Allison (New Zealand), Eyes on the ball - Getty Images
WRITING
What are the categories for Writing?
There are two main categories for Writing: Best Column and Best Colour Piece. As main categories, submitting in any of these two will offer you the possibility, should your work is selected, to reach the final and claim one of the top three money prizes. There’s also one writing category for the Young Reporters Under 30, for those born under January 1, 1993, that is voluntarily willing to participate in this special category. The Young Reporter Writing category offers a scholarship at a top international sporting event for one winner only.
What are the valid dates of publication for articles?
All articles must have been published in the window between November 5, 2021, and October 14, 2022.
What’s the description for Best Column?
“An article that shows a knowledgeable opinion and that demonstrates research, relevance, authority and an original view on a topic”. Therefore, the Best Column is reserved for opinionated articles, editorials and op-ed pieces, plus personal recounts in the first person. One of the most common mistakes is to find submissions in the Best Column sections that are not columns at all. Please make sure to submit it in the right category.
What’s the description for Best Colour?
“An article that captures the emotion of an occasion in and around the sporting world, and that shows preparation, creativity, outstanding reporting and a flair for storytelling”. Therefore, this category applies to long-form, features, reportage, profiles and interviews.
How many submissions do I have?
Applicants are limited to a maximum of two entries across all categories of the Awards. A separate online entry form and supporting materials will be required for each entry. You can upload two submissions in the same category, but in the event of both entries being selected in the shortlist, only one of your submissions can advance to the top 10 finalists.
What fields do I have to fill in the submission form?
Every submission form has a field for Title (the original title of your story) and Description. In the description, you can explain what the story is about, the context of your story (challenges you’ve faced, value of publication, repercussions) and add all additional information that can be valuable for the judges. The more detailed your description, the better your understanding of the context for the Jury.
Can I send two articles within the same submission form?
No. A separate online entry form and supporting materials will be required for each entry. We will only take into consideration those files submitted in the “Submission file” or “Submission link” fields, also matching ‘Title’ and ‘Description’.
I’m not a full-time employee, I work as a freelancer. Is it possible for me to participate?
Yes, participation is open to all professional journalists, whether directly employed or freelancers.
I’m not a member of AIPS, can I still participate?
Applications may come from AIPS cardholders as well as those who are not members of the association but must come from one of the countries represented by the 161-member national associations.
Do I have to pay a fee to participate?
No, participation is completely free.
How do I know if I qualify for the Best Young Reporter in Writing category?
Participants for the Young Reporter category must be born on or after January 1, 1993. At the same time, all entrants must be persons who were at least 18 years of age on November 5, 2021. Remember this category is optional, you can choose to use one of your submissions here or use both in the senior categories.
Can I submit two entries for the Young Reporter category?
No. As it is a special category, only one submission will be accepted. It is still possible to use your second submission to compete in one of the other main categories.
My article was published on a personal blog or website, is it still valid?
Our first rule is that all entrants need to be professional journalists. All submissions will be considered valid as long as they comply with the rest of the rules. For submissions coming from non-traditional media, we can require you additional information during the judging process. You can check all the rules here https://www.aipsawards.com/awards#RULES.
What happens if I submit in the wrong category?
Entrants are responsible for ensuring that their entry meets all eligibility requirements and for selecting the most appropriate category for their entries. The AIPS Awards organisers reserve the right to move an entry into another category when it would be more appropriate there. In that case, you’ll be notified of a change of category (if the submission period is closed) or asked to resubmit in the other category (if the submission period is open).
Is there a word count, minimum or maximum, for any of the categories?
No, there’s no word limit as long as the submissions are articles. Books are not accepted. Book excerpts are only allowed if reproduced in an article format in a traditional or new media (ie a prologue published in a magazine, or an excerpt published in a newspaper).
What does proof of publication mean?
We need to verify that the submission was published and that it is valid according to the period of participation, therefore between November 5, 2021, until October 14, 2022. Proof of publication for online articles could be a link with the date visible. For print articles, a PDF of the newspaper/magazine is required, or a link with the article, if it was also published online, with the date visible.
My submission has a link, but the website has a paywall. Can I still submit it?
You need to sure that the link is fully accessible. For websites operating with registration/paywall, you need to provide a full PDF of the article, thus guaranteeing its correct access for all judges. The PDF must be readable.
My article was published in print, how do I send it?
You can upload one file in your submission form. That file needs to be a PDF format (not JPEG). Please make sure that, if your article appeared in more than one page, the PDF contains the full article. Separate PDFs per page will not be accepted.
Is it possible to submit my articles if they are not in English?
While English is the official language of the Awards, you can submit articles in any language. However, translation into English is advisable since this will speed up the judging process. You can submit your work and then add an English translation at a later stage.
What happens if I don’t send an English translation?
All entries that are not in English and do not have English translation will be screened by a native speaker from the judging panel of experts or from the respective member association of AIPS. If judged as valuable, the entry will be translated into English via a professional service. Automated translation can be used in the first phase. AIPS staff might contact you in advance to see if you’d like to submit your own English translation.
What happens if the article was written by more than one journalist?
It is completely possible that more than one journalist worked on a story submitted as Best Colour Piece, but it is the responsibility of the entrant to provide complete and accurate information about the entry (including supporting documents). Therefore, if more than one journalist worked on an entry, these details need to be clearly specified in the description and the other journalist needs to be notified so he/she/they does not submit the same piece. Failure to inform this could result in disqualification.
Can I delete my submission or change it before the deadline?
Yes, it is possible to make amendments, add missing documents or complete missing fields. You can also delete your submission, in case you’ve decided to submit a new one or that you need to change the category.
Who are the past winners in this category? Can I see the winning works?
Yes, here are all the winners and you can click on the submission name to check their work.
BEST COLOUR PIECE
1. José Ignacio Pérez Hernández (Spain), "Yo jugué al fútbol en Auschwitz" ("I played football in Auschwitz"), Marca.
2. Antje Windmann (Germany), Der Mensch im Trikot, Der Spiegel
3. Chirstof Gertsch / Mikael Krogerus, 9.79 / Der gefallene Star (The fallen star), Das Magazin/Tamedia
2019
1. Suzanne Wrack (United Kingdom), ‘There was blood everywhere: the abuse case against the Afghan FA president - The Guardian
2. Jeremy Wilson (United Kingdom), France rocked by the tragic cost of rugby's safety crisis, The Daily Telegraph
3. Zahra Aliee (Iran), A story of the women's historical day in the forbidden place "Azadi" - 90tv.ir
2020
1. Bernt Jakob Oksnes (Norway) Mom is Dying - Dagbladet
2. Lars Spannagel (Germany) Die Zeit ist reif (The Time is Ripe) - Der Tagesspiegel
3. Julian Linden, Jessica Halloran (Australia) Katia’s story: On Thin Ice - The Daily Telegraph, Australia
2021
1. Will Ford, Yu Wufei (USA / China), 172 runners started this ultramarathon: 21 of them never came back - Runnersworld
2. José Encarnación (Puerto Rico), Camarero racecourse: a money machine that runs with injured and abused horses- Centro de Periodismo Investigativo
3. Nick Hope (UK), Refugee Paralympian Ibrahim Al Hussein's remarkable journey from war-torn Syria -Bbc.com
BEST COLUMN
2018
1. Igor Rabiner (Russia), The Athletes or the Slaves? Rabiner Against Boycotting Olympics - Sport-Express
2. Oliver Brown (UK), Gymnast Biles' abuse scandal is a lesson unlearned - The Daily Telegraph
3. Dumitru Graur (Romania), Tears of an old commentator - Sport in Romania
2019
1. Prajwal Oli (Nepal), Nepal barely plays 50 different sports, but hosts nearly 200 sports associations - The Kathmandu Post, Nepal
2. Carlos Matallanas (Spain), Letter to Rafael Nadal – Diario As
3. Sebastián Torok (Argentina), The notebooks of tennis: Marco Trungelliti, the Argentine who challenged the mafia that fixes matches - La Nación
2020
1. Dina Asher-Smith (UK) “We can all bring change - speak out, be anti-racist” - The Telegraph, Women’s Sport Monthly
2. Andreea Giuclea (Romania) How do we reconcile the legend of Kobe Bryant with sexual abuse allegations - Lead.ro
3. Alexey Avdokhin (Russia) Now the World is sure that Russian sport is a complete fraud. And this is true. - Sports.ru
2021
1. Kate Rowan (UK), Groped, kicked and shown the kitchen: What it's really like being a woman in rugby - The Telegraph
2. Marcela Mora y Araujo (Argentina), Diego’s sleeping – The Guardian
3. Emanuela Audisio (Italy), Those 11 dreamlike minutes - La Repubblica
YOUNG REPORTERS UNDER 30
2019
1. Mazvydas Laurinaitis (Lithuania), Famous Lithuanian trainer accused of sexual harassment, Tv3.lt
2020
1. Ari Schenider (USA), Two climbers. Best friends. Only one ticket to the Olympics, The New York Times
2021
1. José Encarnación (Puerto Rico), Camarero racecourse: a money machine that runs with injured and abused horses- Centro de Periodismo Investigativo
VIDEO CATEGORIES
What are the categories for Video?
There are three main categories for Video: Short Feature Video, Athlete Profile and Documentary. As main categories, submitting in any of these will offer you the possibility, should your work is selected, to reach the final and claim one of the top three money prizes. There’s also one video category, “Broadcasting”, reserved for the Young Reporters Under 30 that wish to participate voluntarily. Participants in the latter have to be born after January 1, 1993 and the winner will earn a scholarship at a top international sporting event.
What’s the description for Short Feature Video?
A video shorter than 10 minutes in length on any sporting subject with strong storytelling, innovative filming and journalistic relevance.
What’s the description for Athlete Profile?
A video longer than 10 minutes that portrays a captivating, in-depth image of an athlete or a prominent and relevant sport figure.
What’s the description for Documentary?
A video longer than 10 minutes that tells a compelling and revealing story about any aspect of the sport world, showing qualitative research and editorial input combined with quality filmmaking.
Is there a minimum and maximum times for submitted videos?
Short Feature Video: A video shorter than 10 minutes (0-10 minutes).
Athlete Profile: A video longer than 10 minutes (10 or more minutes).
Documentary: A video longer than 10 minutes (10 or more minutes).
What happens if I make a mistake and send a video longer than the maximum or shorter than the minimum?
If it is before the deadline, we will notify so you can change the category by creating a new submission.
How many submissions do I have?
Applicants are limited to a maximum of two entries across all categories of the Awards. A separate online entry form and supporting materials will be required for each entry.
What fields do I have to fill in the submission form?
Every submission form has a field for Title (the original title of your video) and Description. In the description, you can explain what the story is about, the context of your video (challenges, journalistic value, repercussions) and add all additional information that can be valuable for the judges.
Can I send two videos within the same submission form?
No. A separate online entry form and supporting materials will be required for each entry. We will only take into consideration those files submitted in the “Submission file” or “Submission link” fields, also matching ‘Title’ and ‘Description’.
I’m not a full-time employee, I work as a freelancer. Is it possible for me to participate?
Yes, participation is open to all professional journalists, whether directly employed or freelancers.
I’m not a member of AIPS, can I still participate?
Applications may come from AIPS cardholders as well as those who are not members of the association but must come from one of the countries represented by the 160 member national associations.
Do I have to pay a fee to participate?
No, participation is completely free.
How do I know if I qualify for the Best Young Reporter in Broadcasting (Audio & Video) category?
Participants for the Young Reporter category must be born on or after January 1, 1993. At the same time, all entrants must be persons who were at least 18 years of age on November 5, 2021.
Can I submit two entries for the Young Reporter category?
No. As it is a special category, only one submission will be accepted. It is still possible to use your second submission to compete in one of the other main categories.
My video was published on a personal video sharing platform or personal website, is it still valid?
Our first rule is that all entrants need to be professional journalists. Independent videomakers might have only the possibility of publishing their work on video sharing platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo, which is why we consider these valid, as long as they comply with the rest of the rules, therefore, being produced by professional journalists and being broadcast on the valid period of participation. For submissions coming from video sharing platforms, we can contact entrants and ask for additional information during the judging process.
What happens if I submit in the wrong category?
Entrants are responsible for ensuring that their entry meets all eligibility requirements and for selecting the most appropriate category for their entries. The AIPS Awards organisers reserve the right to move an entry into another category when it would be more appropriate there. In that case, you’ll be notified of a change of category.
What does proof of publication mean?
We need to verify that the submission was broadcast and that it is valid according to the period of participation, therefore between November 5, 2021, and October 14, 2022. Proof of publication for online videos could be a link with the date visible. Proof of publication means the first emission or premiere in any country of the world.
Can I send a video using WeTransfer or a similar platform?
No. All videos should be uploaded into the platform of AIPS Sport Media Awards in a valid video format. Links sent via WeTransfer or similar platforms will be disregarded. If videos can be found online, please provide a fully accessible link (ie. not behind a paywall) and provide a password if applicable. If you have any problems by uploading your video, please contact us at info@aipsawards.com
Is it possible to submit my videos if they are not in English?
While English is the official language of the Awards, you can submit videos in any language. For non-English videos, English subtitles are advisable since this will speed up the judging process. Please be aware that you can submit your work and then add an English subtitles at a later stage. Also, it is possible that the full-script in original language is requested by AIPS staff if your video advances to the final stages.
What happens if I don’t send an English script or subtitles for a video that is in a foreign language?
All entries that are not in English and do not have English translation will be screened by a native speaker from the judging panel or from the respective member association of AIPS in the first phase. If judged as valuable, the entry will be translated into English via a professional service. AIPS staff might contact you in advance to see if you’d like to submit your own English translation.
Is it possible to submit a video if it was produced by two or more journalists?
Yes. But please make sure to specify your specific role in the video (ie, director, producer, anchor, news reporter. It is the responsibility of the entrant to provide complete and accurate information about the entry (including supporting documents). Also, please clarify if you have acquired footage or if it is all original and shot by your crew.
What happens if the documentary or athlete profile is part of a docu-series?
If the documentary is part of a docu-series, we kindly invite you to choose one episode to represent your submission and explain the docu-series structure in the description. We can require for additional episodes upon a request of our Jury.
Can I delete my submission or change it before the deadline?
Yes, it is possible to make amendments, add missing documents or complete missing fields. You can also delete your submission, in case you’ve decided to submit a new one.
What do the rules say regarding copyright and footage?
Entries and information contained within any entry (including supporting documents) must have been obtained legally, must not infringe any copyright or other intellectual property rights, must not be defamatory or breach any privacy law, and must not breach any other law or regulation.
Who are the past winners in the broadcasting categories? Can I see the winning works?
Yes, here are all the winners and you can click on the submission name to check their work.
VIDEO ATHLETE PROFILE
2018
1. Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, Greg Groggel, Peter Berg, The People’s fighters: Teófilo Stevenson and the legend of Cuban Boxing (Olympic Channel)
2. Emanuela Audisio (Italy), Pelé’s Last Show, 3D Produzioni
3. Anthony Audureau (France), Ousmane, Sandguine Wrestler, Demain Dakar
2019
1. Matthew Allen (USA), Birthright: Becoming Toby Dawson, NBC Sports Group
2. Ben Unger (Germany), Pelé from Neubrandenburg, NDR TV
3. Claus Frederiksen (Denmark), The Gold Jacket – From Struer to Hall of Fame, Nordisk Film Cinemas, TV2 Sport Denmark
2020
1. Pierre Deprez (Belgium), Piotr Van Montagu: an archer (not) like the others (RTBF)
2. Lewis Johnson (USA), Gift of Life (NBC)
3. Jermain Raffington, Peta Jenkin and Mehdi Benhadj-Djilali (Germany), Sadio Mané - Made in Senegal - Rakuten.tv
2021
1. William Moss (USA), My pursuit: Life, legacy & Jordan Burroughs, Peacock-NBC Sports
2. András Muhi Pires (Hungary), One for all, ATV
3. Mengton Nui (China), Marbury: A Beijing Boy, Xinhua News Agency
VIDEO DOCUMENTARY
2018
1. Emanuela Audisio (Italy), 1968, Sport & Revolution, 3D Produzioni
2. Dan Goldberg, The Haka, Mint Pictures
3. He Zhu (China), The Football Roadmap: Chapecoense, CCTV and Beijing SDT Media
2019
1. Stuart Pollitt (UK), The Kenneddy who changed the world, BBC
2. Stan Grant (Australia), The Australian Dream, Lorton Entertainment
3. Jack Felling (USA), 1968 Roundtable, NBC Sports Network
2020
1. Louis Myles (UK), Stop the Tour, BT Sport
2. Hajo Seppelt, Grit Hartmann, Nick Butler (Germany-UK), Doping Top Secret: "The Lord of the Lifters. The Destruction of an Olympic sport”, ARD Sportschau
3. Jean Marie Goussard (France), Red Blood, Canal+
2021
1. Matthieu Darnon (France), Backdraft, Canal+
2. David Harrison (UK), Al-Jazeera investigations: The men who sell football, Al-Jazeera
3. Christoph Nahr (Germany), Unified for gold: The German Biathlon Association, ARD
VIDEO SHORT FEATURE
2019
1. Andrew Leibman (USA), Sign at all times: a film about Brian Estrada, Leibman Production
2. Marissa Boyajian (USA), Hope: The Gabe Grunewald story, NBC Sports
3. Basile Roze (France), Legends live on: Matthias Steiner, Olympic Channel
2020
1. Hassen Guedioura (France), Ines Ibbou’s open letter to Dominic Thiem, MAGTEAM
2. Stuart Pollitt (UK), Rob Burrow: my year with MND, BBC Breakfast
3. David Sandona (France), Thierry Corbalan, the Corsican Dolphin, France Television
2021
1. Maziyar Koupidar (Iran), Lost Dreams: Story of Four Afghan Sisters, YouTube
2. Heidi Iro (Austria), Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis, Red Bull TV
3. Julien Ababsa (France), Always Get Up, France Telévisions
Young Reporters Broadcasting
2019
1. Hamza Ait Messaoud (Morocco), Football clubs in Morocco, a reality of three degrees, Athletics Management
2020
Clarisse Sih (Cameroon) Karate Tai Sabaki, more than meets the eyes (Cameroon Radio Television)
2021
1. Francis Hema (Ghana), Against all odds: Pra babies hoping to make it through adversity, Media General (TV3)
AUDIO
Audio
2018
1. Pirmin Styrnol, Jürgen Schmidt (Germany), Horst Eckel - Für immer ein Held von Bern (Horst Eckel - Forever a hero of Bern), SWR2 (Germany)
2. Aaron Kearney (Australia), Orchids Bloom, ABC Radio (Australia)
3. Dario Ricci (Italy), Franco Nones: per tutto l'oro ...del fondo (Franco Nones, at walking pace), Radio24 IlSole24Ore (Italy)
2019
1) Bob Hohler, Andrew Ryan (USA), Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and football Inc. - The Boston Globe
2) Tracey Holmes (Australia), The Ticket: The Horton v Sun Affair - is Sun Yang a Drug Cheat? – ABC
3) Ronny Blaschke (Germany), Football women - Critical voices of a minority – Deutschlandfunk Kultur
2020
1. Tracey Holmes (Australia) The Ticket - Black Lives Matter and Athletes' Right to Protest (ABC)
2. Dario Ricci (Italy) Italy 4 – 3 West Germany: The Match Of An Entire Nation (Radio24)
3. Moritz Cassalette (Germany) Enke - life and tragedy of a goalkeeper (NDR2)
2021
1. Tracey Holmes (Australia), Afghanistan Rescue Mission, Australia steps up, The Ticket, ABC
2. Dario Ricci (Italy), From London to Hauraki Gulf: Romano vs. Joe, the endless rivalry, Radio24-Il Sole 24 Ore
3. Ronny Blaschke (Germany), A contested field – Football in War Zones, Deutschlandfunk Kultur
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