Triathlon Business International (TBI), the industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, has announced it is now taking submissions for the best published triathlon article and photo of the year, and best event and product video of the year.
Article and photo publication may be in a printed periodical, book, newsletter or an online outlet. The event/product videos can be used for any purpose, but submittals may not be longer than two minutes.
With submissions due by 28 December 2016, winners will be recognized at the Triathlon Business International Awards Celebration taking place at the 7th annual Triathlon Business International Conference in Dallas, Texas on 22-24 January 2017. The winning photo will be used in the 2018 Conference promotional artwork.
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 2016 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 on line, 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 articles and three photos.
- Submissions must include the name, email address and phone number of the author or photographer.
Best Triathlon Event and Product Videos Criteria (separate categories):
- Must be about a triathlon-related event or product.
- Can be used for any purpose, but the purpose must be included in the submittal email (e.g., pre-event promotion, post-event promo, product launch, product testimonial).
- Submitted videos cannot be longer than 2 minutes.
- Submissions must include the submitter’s name, email address, and event/product name.
Nominations close on Wednesday 28 December 2016. The best article and best photo will be selected from nominations by the voting panel consisting of Triathlon Business International board members and stakeholders, and media professionals outside the triathlon industry.
All submissions should be sent to feedback[at]triathlonbusinessintl.com.
Registration for the 7th annual TBI event opens at US$595 for current TBI members and US$695 for non-members. Registration includes all sessions, meals, networking events and one ticket to the Ron Smith Awards celebration. Once registered for the TBI Conference, delegates can register for the USA Triathlon Symposium at a 25% discount. Special conference hotel rates at the Fairmont Dallas are available through 7 January 2017.
Keynote speakers and conference sessions and workshops will be announced over the coming weeks.
Registration rates for the 2017 Annual TBI Conference presented by ACTIVE Network:
- 11 October to 9 December 2016: US$595 members (member number required / US$695 non members)
- 10 December to 10 January 2017: US$695 for members / US$795 non-members
- 11 January and after: US$795 for members / US$895 non members
Registration fees include all sessions, breakfast, lunches and a ticket to the Ron Smith Awards Celebration. The Ron Smith Awards Celebration reception and dinner on Monday night includes the announcement of the Ron Smith Award winner, the Steve Hed Award winner; the media awards, and others. Special conference room rates are available at the conference host hotel the Fairmont Dallas.
Companies interested in conference sponsorship or Expo space should contact feedback@triathlonbusinessintl.com
Sponsors of the 2017 TBI Conference include ACTIVE Network, the Dallas Sports Commission, Headsweats, Endurance Sportswire, and Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN). TBI Corporate Partners are Ashworth Awards, MPA Event Graphics and FinisherPix.
Conference details and online registration are available online.
