Representing the passion and creativity behind some of South Africa’s most iconic sporting events, campaigns and sponsorships, the annual Sport Industry Awards celebrate the outstanding, behind-the-scenes accomplishments within the sporting industry. Winning the sought after accolade of Agency of the Year was specialist sport and entertainment storytelling shop T&W, best known for writing and producing the acclaimed documentary Chasing the Sun and Chasing the Sun 2.
Chasing the Sun 2 is the sequel to the acclaimed documentary Chasing the Sun, following the Springboks’ journey to their 2023 Rugby World Cup victory. It provides an in-depth look at the strategies, challenges, and emotions that defined their campaign, with a focus on the psychological and tactical aspects of their success. The series highlights the pivotal role played by Rassie Erasmus and showcases the team’s boldness and preparation, capturing the on-field heroics as well as the cultural and societal impact of the Springboks as a unifying symbol in South Africa.
Initially aired in South Africa on SuperSport, Chasing the Sun is now accessible internationally on Showmax, with availability in numerous countries, including the UK, Australia, and Germany.
T&W’s work on Chasing the Sun 2 who also won them Audio Visual Content of the Year Award and Campaign of the Year.
Playmakers, a multi-acclaimed sponsorship marketing management consultancy in the sports and lifestyle arena, took home the Active and Wellbeing Award for the ABSA Run Your City Series, with production company FuturePlay, an agency affiliated with Playmakers, winning The Communications Award for the History in our own words promo for Supersport, creating hype and national enthusiasm ahead of Dricus du Plessis competing in UFC 297. FuturePlay also walked away with the Experiential Marketing Award, which saw Betway offering a risk-free betting opportunity by promising a refund if the Springboks lost the Rugby World Cup Final
Another standout award included Standard Bank South Africa winning Brand or Sponsor of the Year for sparking real change and inspiring South Africa’s youth by supporting grassroots sports.
Creative agency Retroviral won the Social and Environmental Impact Award for their unforgettable social impact drive in partnership with BIC which partnered with Paralympian hero Mpumelelo Mhlongo, to contribute to the education of students in need.
Lions Cricket was recognised as Sport Organisation of the Year for their efforts in transformation, sustainability, and community development, along with their commitment to teamwork, innovation and discipline.
The event was attended by high profile industry stakeholders, sports bodies and members of the media, along with prominent personalities from South African sport. The 2024 Sport Industry Awards were proudly supported by SAB and TicketPro.
The 2024 Sport Industry Winners:
Agency Of The Year: T&W.
Active And Wellbeing Award: ABSA Run Your City Series – Playmakers.
Audio Visual Content Of The Year Award: Chasing the Sun 2 – SuperSport, SA Rugby and T&W.
Best On Social: Forever Green Forever Gold FGFG – SA Rugby and Black and White Stripes.
Brand Or Sponsor Of The Year: Standard Bank Schools’ Sports Sponsorship – Standard Bank South Africa.
Campaign Of The Year: Chasing the Sun 2 Marketing Campaign – T&W.
Communications Award: History in our own words – FuturePlay.
Event Of The Year Award: The 2024 Castle Lager Rugby Championship and Incoming Series – SA Rugby.
Event Or Competition Sponsorship Award: Vitality Run Series – Discovery Vitality.
Experiential Marketing Award: Betway Back the Boks – FuturePlay.
Fan Engagement Award: #bokfriday by Dialogue – SA Rugby – Dialogue Communications.
Social And Environmental Impact Award: Bic x Mpumelelo – Retroviral and Shaun James Film and Integer.
Sport Organisation Of The Year: Lions Cricket – Central Gauteng Lions.
Sports Promo Or Advert Of The Year Award: Making Dreams Come True – Treble Group, Stephanus Rabie Productions.
Team Or Individual Sponsorship Of The Year: DHL x Lifesaving South Africa – DHL.
Tech Innovation Award: SuperSport Schools – SuperSport Schools.
The African Excellence (Cross-Border) Award: NBA Triple Double Start Up Accelerator Programme – NBA Africa / BAL.
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