SPIA 2022 winners crowed at gala ceremony at W Hotel, Palm Jumeirah

A blockbuster ninth version of the Sports Market Awards collected extra than 350 friends for a celebratory night at W Lodge Wonderful Ball Space.

Primary practitioners from throughout the location descended on the Palm to witness victories in 18 categories. Winners in 11 sections had been chosen by an impartial panel of judges, created up of market experts picked for their experience inside the Center East, whilst four were picked by public vote and there had been a few particular honorary trophies.

The last element was headlined by ‘Sports Personality of the Year’ from official media lover Twitter – who also presented a bespoke branded hashtag. Leading Emirati football commentator Faris Awad took dwelling the trophy.

A large ovation was reserved on Tuesday for Staff Angel Wolf when offered with the ‘Spirit of Sport Award’ for tireless work marketing an inclusive, active daily life for men and women of perseverance. Co-founder Nick Watson sent an inspirational speech, alongside son Rio – born with a unusual chromosome disorder – and daughter Tia.

“Our whole target is to make positive kids like Rio, a boy with determinations, are involved in the community,” the father mentioned.

“But that community has embraced us – and that is every single one particular of you right here.”

SPIA 2022 was further more supported by YouGov Sport, a worldwide sports activities, sponsorship and leisure exploration company which operates with sporting activities crucial stakeholders to unlock meaningful, actionable insights. A agent from Qutek – a firm who combine good know-how into the own health care and wellness regimes of people’s everyday lives – was existing to hand out gongs.

A gala ceremony was assured by the support of award-winning company Reminiscences Situations Administration. The formal hydration companion was Mai Dubai.

Noteworthy triumphs involved Components 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021 finishing a double with ‘Best Lover Engagement at a Qualified Sports Event’ and ‘Best Sporting activities Occasion of the Year’.

Mai Dubai x Promoseven Sports Internet marketing gathered ‘Best Sponsorship Collaboration of the Year’, ‘Best Recreation Sports Facility of the Year’ was presented to Zayed Sports activities Town and the Mubadala Neighborhood Cup presented by Healthpoint received the ‘Best Sports activities Function CSR Initiative of the Year’.