The winners for 13 classes had been picked by an unbiased panel of judges, comprising trade stalwarts chosen for his or her experience within the Middle East sports activities ecosphere. A public vote determined three different winners.
“A pleasure to be right here and it has been a enjoyable night,” stated Tom Phillips – Head of the Middle East for DP World Tour.
“To win the Best Sports Event Organizer of the Year has been the icing on the cake,” he added.
𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 is within the books 📚
Can you see your self in these pics ? 📸#SPIA
𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘭 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘮 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 – 𝘛𝘰𝘺𝘰𝘵𝘢 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 pic.twitter.com/AeC4OEoBjM
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It was a night to recollect for Abu Dhabi Sports Council who gained the gold award in three separate classes. It included the ‘Best Sports Event of the Year’ award for his or her organisation of the World Triathlon Championship Final.
They additionally took residence the ‘Best Fan Engagement at a Professional Sports Event’ trophy for his or her work on the UAE World Tour.
Other notable winners on the evening included Toyota Motorsport who bagged the highest prize for the ‘Best Innovative Sports Brand of the Year’. Meanwhile, Misfer Al Khatami gained the celebrated ‘Sports Media Personality of the Year’ trophy.
A particular standing ovation was accorded to Sujith Varghese after he was chosen for ‘The Spirit of Sport Award’. Sujith is the primary Person of Determination (POD) in a wheelchair to develop into a professional health coach in Dubai.
The SPIA 2023 ceremony was made potential by a number of teams together with Al-Futtaim Motors who had been the principal companions for the occasion. They are the unique distributors of Toyota automobiles within the UAE.
Global cultural company OneSixtyoverNinety was the Gold Sponsor, whereas Mai Dubai chipped in because the official hydration companion. As has develop into the norm over time, SPIA was supported by Dubai Sports Council.
Award-winning company Memories Event Management was answerable for placing collectively the extravagant gala evening.
It was a spectacular evening at 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 🏆
Sincere due to our sponsors, attendees and prize winners ☺️
See you once more in 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🗓#SPIA
𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘭 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘮 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 – 𝘛𝘰𝘺𝘰𝘵𝘢 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 pic.twitter.com/lC6Qmo35rv
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Other notable triumphs on the night included Stryx Sports profitable the ‘Best Youth Academy’ trophy, whereas AD Gaming took the honours for the ‘Best E-Sports Event of the Year’.
Flash Entertainment grabbed the ‘Best Sports Marketing Campaign’ award, Zayed Sports City took the ‘Best Recreational Sports Facility’ and Nielsen Sports Middle East obtained the ‘Best Sports Event Supplier of the Year’ trophy.
