Triathlon Business International (TBI), the industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, has confirmed that it is now taking submissions for the best published triathlon article and photo of the year, and the Ron Smith Award recognizing a man or woman who best demonstrates a combination of strong moral character and professionalism in the sport of triathlon and as an individual.
With nominations closing on 24 December 2014, winners will be recognized at the Triathlon Business International Awards Celebration taking place at the 5th annual Triathlon Business International Conference in Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, California, on 25-27 January 2015.
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 2014 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.
Ron Smith Award nomination criteria:
Named after Ron Smith, one of triathlon’s earliest pioneers and mentors, the award recognizes a man or woman who best demonstrates a combination of strong moral character and professionalism in the sport of triathlon and as an individual.
TBI is looking for the man or woman who is a role model in the sport, positively promotes and influences the sport, and inspires the future path for triathlon.
- Submissions should include: submitters name, phone number and email address; name of the nominated man or woman; and no more than 250 words about why he/she is a candidate for the Ron Smith award.
- Submitters may nominate one man or one woman.
Nominations close on Wednesday 24 December 2014. Best article, best photo and the Ron Smith award winner will be selected from nominations by the National Voting Panel consisting of Triathlon Business International founding members and TBI additional members prominent within the industry.
All award submissions should be sent to feedback[at]triathlonbusinessintl.com.
The TBI Conference will be packed full of information and opportunities for everyone involved in the business and sport of triathlon. As the organization notes, ‘This is where the business of triathlon will get done.’
The Event Director’s track will continue from last year focusing on the issues and needs of this segmented group of industry professionals. Some of the topics and activities for this year’s TBI Conference include:
- Keynote speakers: Felix Walchsöffer, CEO of the Challenge Family of events; Scott Brown, president of Universal Sports Network, broadcast rights owner of the ITU World Triathlon Series
- Speed networking – one of the most popular sessions of the conference
- Panel discussions on: what’s new in triathlon; legal issues and challenges; business-to-consumer topics related to pricing, event experience, athlete suggestions to race producers; what can be learned from CEOs
- General Sessions: current research; social media; preview of the ITU Grand Finals and World Championships in Chicago; hot topics
- Event Director Breakout Sessions: financial management tools; business-to-business topics including minimizing litigation, sustaining the bottom line; top 10 items every race director should know
- The Ron Smith Awards Celebration including announcement of top retailers, most innovative triathlon product; top 5 triathlon highlights of the year; top events for the year; best triathlon article, best triathlon photograph and the male and female Ron Smith Award winners
- ACTIVEX morning workouts, and guided running and cycling routes
Sponsors of the 2015 TBI Conference include The ACTIVE Network, Ashworth Awards, FinisherPix, MyLaps Timing, Tritats, Chronotrack, Interbike, Endurance SportsWire and IRONMAN.
Triathlon Business International is an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon. Founded by a coalition of industry leaders, Triathlon Business International advocates for the interests of triathlon businesses, provides educational and informative programs, and encourages increased participation in the sport.
