Triathlon Business International (TBI), the industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, is now taking submissions for the best published triathlon article and photo of the year, and the Ron Smith Triathlete of the Year Awards.
With nominations due by 18 December 2013, finalists and winners will be recognized at the Triathlon Business International Awards Celebration taking place at the 4th annual Triathlon Business International Conference in Marina del Rey, California, on 26-28 January 2014.
Best Triathlon Article and Photo selection criteria:
- Triathlon article or photo must be published and have appeared in a print or online media outlet in the 2013 calendar year.
- Individual writers and photographers may self-submit as long as the article/photo was published. Publications may submit an article or photo on behalf of the author(s) or photographer(s). Proof of publication must be provided with the article. A PDF of the article must also be submitted. If the article has been published online, a link to the article must be included.
- Publications may enter multiple submissions, but only three submissions are allowed per author or photographer. If a writer is also a photographer (or vice versa), he/she may submit no more than three article and three photo.
- Submissions must include the name, email address and phone number of the author or photographer.
Male and Female Ron Smith Triathlete of the Year Award nomination criteria:
Named after Ron Smith, one of triathlon’s earliest pioneers, the award recognizes a male and female triathlete who best demonstrate a combination of strong moral character, athletic performance and professionalism in the sport of triathlon. TBI is looking for triathletes who are not only strong competitors, but also are a role model to all; and who help promote the sport and pave the way for future triathletes.
- Submissions should include: submitter’s name, phone number and email address; name of nominated male or female triathlete; and no more than 250 words about why he/she is a candidate for the Ron Smith Triathlete of the Year award.
- Submitters may nominate one female and one male.
Nominations close on Wednesday 18 December 2013. The Best Article, Best Photo and the Ron Smith Triathlete of the Year will be selected from all nominations by the National Voting Panel consisting of Triathlon Business International founding members and additional members prominent within the industry.
All submissions should be sent via e-mail to nicole[at]triathlonbusinessintl.com.
Positioned as ‘the only industry event devoted to the business and sport of triathlon’, the Triathlon Business International Conference will feature an impressive line-up of keynote speakers, valuable networking events, as well seminars and panels critical to the industry. One of the key tracks for 2014 will target Event Directors.
The final night of the conference will be highlighted by the Triathlon Business International Awards Celebration. In addition to recognizing the best triathlon article and photograph, the Triathlon America Awards Celebration will honour the best retailers, manufacturers, products and athletes in the triathlon industry in 2013.
Conference dates, location and costs:
Date: 26-28 January 2014
Location: Marina Del Rey Marriott – Marina del Rey, California
Tri industry companies can register now for the Early Bird Special.
Cost: Triathlon Business International Members –US$495 (until 25 November 2013)
Non-members – US$695 (until 25 November 2013)
Prices increase on 26 November. Registration includes all conference events, meals and one ticket to the Awards Celebration. Non-member registration includes a 1-year TBI membership.
