LAUSANNE: With only a few days left before the deadline, the AIPS Sport Media Awards 2025 will feature entries from at least 100 nationalities. The Awards are the global prize for sports journalism, accepting up to two submissions per person in any language, free of charge.

sport media professionals – from journalists to photographers, video makers, producers and commentators – are eligible to participate.

Organised by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), which counts 161 member countries, the global character of the Awards has been evident since the very first edition in 2018. Each year, entries have come from at least 100 nations, reaching a record of 140 in one edition (2023), and a total of 166 countries across the first seven editions.

The Awards feature a diverse range of categories, celebrating excellence across written, video, audio and photography. These include Writing Best Colour Piece, Writing Best Opinion Column, Video Athlete Profile, Video Documentary, Audio/Podcasts, Photography Portfolio, and Photography Sport Action.

Additionally, there are special distinctions such as the Young Reporters categories and the Investigative Reporting Award, reflecting the variety and creativity of the global sports media industry. Special mentions and continental rankings, which offer extra opportunities, are also announced every year.

The next edition will conclude with its final ceremony in Lausanne, the Olympic city and headquarters of AIPS, in April 2026, as a prelude of the AIPS Congress.

To take part, create your profile – or log in if you already have one – at www.aipsawards.com/sma. Simply click on “Add submission” and fill the blanks. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us on social media at @aipsawards