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IABM Impact Awards 2025 to celebrate broadcast and media innovation
The awards recognise breakthrough achievements, innovative content creation and distribution and the impact of technology on the broadcast and media industry.
The International Association for Broadcast & Media Technology Suppliers (IABM) will bring a strong presence to IBC 2025, introducing a new highlight to its line-up of member activities, the IABM Impact Awards. Designed to celebrate innovation, collaboration and excellence across the global broadcast and media technology industry, the awards will spotlight transformative achievements in content creation, technological advancement and industry partnerships.
Open for entries until August 15, 2025, the awards invite submissions from both IABM members and non-members, with complimentary entry available for certain membership tiers. Following the deadline, the shortlist will be announced on September 3, 2025, with the awards ceremony scheduled for September 13, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the IABM Hub during IBC
Winners will gain recognition across IABM's promotional platforms and in official communications before and during IBC. A 'People's Choice Award' will also allow the public to vote among shortlisted finalists.
Judging will be conducted by an international panel of industry leaders, chaired by Luiz Padilha, President of Padilha Consulting. The panel includes Sarah Joyce, Chief Global Officer at AVIXA; Vijaya Cherian, Publishing Director at BroadcastPro Middle East; Phil Sandberg, Publisher of Content + Technology; Seth Rogers, Director of AI at Kendryl; Carrie Wootten, MD of Media Talent Manifesto; Andrea Berry, EVP of Operations & Technology at NBCUniversal; Geir Børdalen, Head of Technology Portfolio at NRK; and Matt Stagg, columnist for Streaming Media Magazine.
