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Best coverage of a sporting event

ASC Media Awards

This award recognises an organisation across any media platform that has delivered exceptional coverage of a sporting event during the nomination period.

Entries should demonstrate responsible and well-researched coverage and provide a detailed and innovative insight into the sport and the event. Use of resourcing and media platforms will be considered.

Enter: Best coverage of a sporting event

Entries must be submitted via the Awards platform at https://ascmediaawards.awardsplatform.com, opens in a new tab.

Entries open on Monday 22 September 2025 and close on Friday 31 October 2025.

Entry information

Entry requirements

Entries will be assessed on the quality and comprehensiveness of coverage during the qualifying period and should include:

  • A completed entry form (Please submit a separate form for each entry - a series on the same topic is considered a single entry)
  • One copy of the nominated item/s (PDFs or web links can be submitted)
  • A 200-word statement to support the entry, outlining its relevance to the category, impact and any background context.

Long-form broadcasts are eligible in this category, but these entries must also include a highlights package of no longer than 10 minutes. Entrants can also provide entire publications (no more than three issues), articles (no more than 10) or online links (no more than 10).

Upload an electronic copy of the work that forms the basis of the nomination. The online form allows for multiple file uploads simultaneously. Multiple file types are also supported. If your platform requires a user to login to view the content in full, please include login details in your entry.

Entries do not have a file size limit, however the upload time will be dependent on your internet connection.

Qualifying information

The qualifying period for all nominations is between 1 November 2024 and 31 October 2025. Entries submitted in previous Sport Australia/ASC Media Awards cannot be re-submitted. This period applies to all categories except the Lifetime achievement award for contribution to sports journalism.

Conditions of entry

Please refer to the conditions of entry for more detailed information.

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