Sports Technology

Leaders in sports tech have been recognised at the 2022 Australian and New Zealand Sports Technology Awards (ANZSTA), presented last Thursday during Australia Sports Technology Week (ASTW) in Brisbane.

Recognising and celebrating excellence in data, digital and technology across the sports, media, entertainment, health and technology landscapes, 13 awards were presented across 10 categories.

Winning the Fast Growth Award, EngageRM Chief Executive and Chairman, Ned Coten took to social media to advise that the win was the result of “a true team effort” adding that “there's so much happening in Australian sport and the industry has unprecedented opportunity ahead.”

The award winners were:

• Sports Analytics and Data - Fusion Sport
• Sports Performance & Coaching - Swimming Australia
• Sports Management Technology - PlayHQ
• Social and Fan Engagement - AFL
• Broadcast and Media Technology - LIGR.Live
• Stadium and Venue Technology - PAM
• Esports - Next Level Racing
• Fast Growth - EngageRM

• Ecosystem Champions
Markus Deutsch, Fusion Sport
Ollie Howard, Startupbootcamp
Laurie Malone, Sam James and Chris Rowe of VALD

• Lifetime Leadership Awards
Tim Kelsey, Chairman, Champion Data
Alan Hahn, Leader, Centre of Excellence for Applied Sport Science Research at QAS

Click here for more information on the Awards.

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