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2022 LUMINARY AWARD WINNERS

Navigator Award

  • Molly Solomon

    Executive Producer & President, NBC Olympics Production; Executive Producer, Golf Channel

Legacy Award

  • Tim Ellis

    Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

VISION AWARD

  • TJ Adeshola

    Head of Global Content Partnerships

Brand of the Year

  • Crypto.com

    The World's Fastest Growing Crypto App

Winners

Campaigns / Content / Tech

Activation at Live Event Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Activation at Live Event Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Duke'sDuke's Mayo Bowl
  • Ally & MKTGAlly: Charlotte FC Kit Reveal
  • Quince ImagingLas Vegas Golden Knights Kraken Activation
  • Sinclair Broadcast GroupDallas Stars - From Rookie to Legend Activation
Winner

Activation at Virtual Event Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Activation at Virtual Event Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • HANGHANG - Co-viewing parties where fans, athletes and celebrities watch sports on TV together
  • Twitch RivalsTwitch Rivals: Streamer Bowl II ft. Fortnite
Winner

Awareness Campaign for a Social Good Initiative Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Awareness Campaign for a Social Good Initiative Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • ESPNESPN's 15th Annual V Week
  • National Football LeagueNFL Mental Health Campaign
  • WWEWWE Pays Tribute to 20th Anniversary of 9/11
  • Bleacher ReportHighlightHer Her Homecourt
Winner

Best Podcast Series Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Best Podcast Series Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • SiriusXMLet's Go! with Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray
  • Thirty Five Ventures/Boardroom/Cadence13Boardroom: The ETCs with Kevin Durant
  • FOX SportsClub Shay Shay
  • Fubo Sports NetworkNo Chill with Gilbert Arenas
Winner

Diversity Initiative Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Diversity Initiative Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Maple Leafs Sports & EntertainmentChange The Game
  • New York JetsNew York Jets High School Girls Flag Football League
  • UnivisionTu Tribuna Tribuneros
  • FOX SportsFOX Sports' "Voices"
Winner

Documentary Series Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Documentary Series Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • ESPN FilmsBlack History Always Special Series
  • Tampa Bay BuccaneersIn the Current
  • Big Ten NetworkThe Journey: Big Ten Basketball 2021
  • New York JetsNew York Jets - Flight 2021
Winner

Documentary Special TV/Movie Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Documentary Special TV/Movie Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • CBS SportsBig House, The Pearl & the Triumph of Winston-Salem State
  • Big Ten NetworkB1G Story: George Taliaferro
  • National Football LeagueCam Jordan, Marching Together: Police, Community, and the City of New Orleans
  • ESPN FilmsBlack History Always Special: A Love Letter to Black Women
Winner

Esports Event Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Esports Event Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Electronic ArtsApex Legends Global Series Championship North America Finals 2021
  • 343 Industries, Esports Engine, VindexHalo Championship Series Kickoff Major Raleigh 2021
  • Electronic ArtsFIFA 22 Challenge
  • TwitchTwitch Rivals: Streamer Bowl II ft. Fortnite
Winner

Innovation During the COVID-19 Pandemic Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Innovation During the COVID-19 Pandemic Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • NFHS Network/PixellotReshaping sports in thousands of high schools with AI-automated technology
  • Bleacher ReportTissot Style Watch
  • Big Ten NetworkBTN Big 10K
Winner

League of the Year for Breakthrough Sport Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

League of the Year for Breakthrough Sport Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • American Kennel ClubAKC ESPN Dog Sports
  • Athletes UnlimitedAthletes Unlimited
  • MLB Draft League/MLB Appalachian League/PixellotBringing AI-automation to the ball park
  • Nerd Street GamersNerd Street Gamers: The Official Operator of NA VALORANT Championship Tour 2021
Winner

Live Coverage of a Sporting Event (Regional/Local) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Live Coverage of a Sporting Event (Regional/Local) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Bally Sports San Diego, SoCal, WestBally Sports San Diego - San Diego's Opening Day
  • NBC Sports ChicagoBetcast
  • Bally Sports SouthwestUIL Texas HS Football Championship: S. Oak Cliff vs Liberty Hill
Winner

Live Coverage of a Sporting Event (National) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Live Coverage of a Sporting Event (National) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • FOXFOX MLB: Field of Dreams
  • CBS Sports/Turner SportsCBS Sports Live Coverage of a Sporting Event - NCAA Men's Basketball Semifinal: UCLA vs. Gonzaga
  • NBCUniversal TelemundoSuper Bowl LVI
  • ESPNCollege Football Championship
Winner

Live Stream Presentation Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Live Stream Presentation Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Bleacher ReportHouse of Highlights Showdown Dodgeball
  • TwitchTwitch SuperFan Face Off: UEFA Euro 2020 Final
  • FOX SportsFlippin’ Bats with Ben Verlander at the 2021 World Series
  • NASCARNASCAR - Next Gen Test Live Show
Winner

Marketing Campaign (National) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Marketing Campaign (National) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • FOXAll Madden
  • ESPN"More To Be A Fan Of"
  • Bleacher ReportNHL: The Shift
  • Univision DeportesVerano de Campeones TUDN
Winner

Marketing Campaign (Regional/Local) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Marketing Campaign (Regional/Local) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Bally Sports South & SoutheastEmpowering Athletes: A Celebration of African Americans in Sports
  • Washington CommandersWashington Commanders
Winner

Marketing Initiative Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Marketing Initiative Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • NFLInternational Marketing Initiative
  • Nike"Play New" Campaign
Winner

Mobile App Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Mobile App Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • BuzzerThe Buzzer App
  • Bleacher ReportThe Bleacher Report App
  • YES NetworkYES App
  • Coyne PRYahoo Sports Serves as Leading Destination For Fans
Winner

New Sports Show Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

New Sports Show Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • American Kennel ClubAKC ESPN Dog Sports Programming
  • NBCUniversal TelemundoBoxeo on the Road
  • NickelodeonNFL Slimetime
Winner

Over the top (OTT) Service Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Over the top (OTT) Service Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • The World Poker TourThe World Poker Tour leveraging OTT and changing the viewing landscape for sports
  • TVGWatch TVG OTT App
  • ESPNESPN+
  • Tennis ChannelTennis Channel+
Winner

Overall Social Media Excellence (Brand) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Overall Social Media Excellence (Brand) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • FOX Sports@MLBonFOX
  • NBANBA
  • Turner SportsBleacher Report
Winner

Overall Social Media Excellence (Brand) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Co-Winner: WWEWWE WWE
Finalists

Overall Social Media Excellence (Brand) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • FOX Sports@MLBonFOX
  • NBANBA
  • Turner SportsBleacher Report
Winner

Overall Social Media Excellence (Limited Run/Campaign) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Overall Social Media Excellence (Limited Run/Campaign) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • LiveOneSocial Gloves: Battle of the Platforms
  • NASCAR2021 Playoffs: A NASCAR Story
  • Bleacher ReportHulu x Questions for Cash
  • FOX SportsDos Equis Ultimate College Football Road Trip
Winner

Pregame Show Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Pregame Show Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Big Ten NetworkB1G Tailgate
  • UnivisionFutbol Central
  • Fubo Sports NetworkSouth American Qatar World Cup 2022 Qualifiers (CONMEBOL) Pregame Show
  • FOXFOX College Football: Big Noon Kickoff
  • CBS SportsCBS Sports Pregame Show: UEFA Champions League Today
Winner

Production Innovation Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Production Innovation Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • HANGHANG - Co-viewing parties where fans, athletes and celebrities watch sports on TV together
  • Nickelodeon and CBS Sports/The Famous GroupNFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon
  • TwitchTwitch Rivals: Streamer Bowl II ft. Fortnite
  • Chinch & Casey ProductionsThe Mayor's Office with Sean Casey
Winner

Radio Program Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Radio Program Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • SiriusXMBusted Open
  • FOX Sports RadioThe Dan Patrick Show
  • ESPN RadioFreddie & Fitzsimmons
  • CBS Sports RadioTiki & Tierney
Winner

RSN of the Year Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

RSN of the Year Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Bally Sports MidwestBally Sports Midwest
  • Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Great LakesRSN of the Year: Bally Sports Ohio | Great Lakes
  • NBC Sports PhiladelphiaNBC Sports Philadelphia
  • SportsNet LASportsNet LA
Winner

Seasonal Coverage (National) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Seasonal Coverage (National) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Univision Deportes2021 Concacaf Gold Cup on Univision
  • NBCUniversal TelemundoSunday Night Football
  • TurnerNBA on TNT
  • ESPNCollege Football Playoff
Winner

Seasonal Coverage (Regional) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Seasonal Coverage (Regional) Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Bally Sports OhioCincinnati Reds on Bally Sports Ohio
  • Bally Sports South & Southeast2021 Atlanta Braves Season Coverage
Winner

Sports Betting Innovator of the Year Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Sports Betting Innovator of the Year Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Gaming SocietyGaming Society
  • Phenix Real-Time SolutionsThe 2021 Cheltenham Festival
  • Bleacher ReportB/R Betting Gets It Done
  • VSiNVSiN, The Sports Betting Network
Winner

Use of Integrated Sponsorship for Broadcast Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Use of Integrated Sponsorship for Broadcast Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Pac-12 NetworksPac Leaders Presented by New York Life
  • Scout Sports and EntertainmentMajor League Baseball at Field of Dreams Presented by GEICO
  • Intel Corporation3D Athlete Tracking Technology
  • FOX SportsWorld Series T-Mobile Unlimited Break + Custom Spot with David Ortiz
Winner

Webisode series Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Webisode series Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Big Ten NetworkBig Ten Network's Link Up with Kenny Bell
  • Tampa Bay BuccaneersIn the Current
  • NBCUniversal TelemundoSe Habla NFL
  • LEARFIELDSTORIED - Syracuse Men's Basketball All Access
Winner

Website Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists

Website Campaigns / Content / Tech

Finalists
  • Tennis ChannelTennis.com - powered by Deltatre
  • ESPNESPN.com
  • Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
  • NFLNFL.com
Winner

People

Digital Executive People

Honorable Mentions

Digital Executive People

Honorable Mentions
  • Bleacher ReportBennett Spector, Senior Vice President of Programming
  • Nerd Street GamersJohn Fazio: Digital Guru Providing Esports for the Next Generation
  • The World Poker TourLoc Sondheim, The World Poker Tour
  • The Famous GroupJon Slusser
Winner

Marketing Executive People

Honorable Mentions

Marketing Executive People

Honorable Mentions
  • FOX SportsRobert Gottlieb, Executive VP of Marketing
  • New York JetsTim Kemp, Vice President of Marketing
  • Drone Racing LeagueAnne Marie Gianutsos, Chief Marketing Officer
  • NHLHeidi Browning, Chief Marketing Officer
Winner

Production Executive People

Honorable Mentions

Production Executive People

Honorable Mentions
  • Bally SportsMike Connelly, Senior Vice President and Executive Producer
  • CBS SportsHarold Bryant, Executive Producer and Executive Vice President, Production
  • ESPNLee Fitting, Senior Vice President, Production
  • Turner SportsCraig Barry, Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer
Winner

Honorees

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