BaM Awards London 2023

Category Guidelines

Useful entry and category guidelines available here.

Tips to give you the best chance of winning a BaM Award® - View online here. 

Example Entry

Download an example entry here. 

Completing the Application Form

Suggested word count below:

• Product Name/Submission Title
• Launch Date
• Brief Summary (75 words)
• Describe the function of your product/services USP in one sentence (60 words)
• Detailed Summary (300 words) - supported with document uploads (including optional links to video)
• If this is not a new product/service then what is new with it since 1 November 2021?
• Tell us why your product/service should win? (300 words)
• Is your product embargoed?
• Select your entry type
• Is this work all your own or shared?

Platinum & Gold members are eligible for 2 complimentary entries.

Silver & Start-Up Members are eligible for 1 complimentary entry. 

Additional Entry Costs:

• IABM members £195/€235/$300 (plus VAT where applicable) per entry.
• Non Members £295/€350/$450 (plus VAT where applicable) per entry.

Submissions for the BaM Awards® are open to every company (whether an IABM member or not), that has launched a new product or service within 12 months of the submission date.

The IABM BaM Awards® recognize outstanding technological innovations that deliver real business and creative benefits. The BaMs® are the only truly independent technology awards in the industry, and are widely recognized as the gold standard for rewarding broadcast and media innovation.

The Awards are judged by an independent panel.

You must chose one category from the list above at the start of your entry.

Judging is carried out by a panel of 40 independent, expert judges who represent every element of the broadcast & media eco system.

No.  If you don't want the product name to be announced then simply tick the "this product is embargoed" box during submission and we will only announce the company name if you are shortlisted (the winning product/service will be announced at the awards presentation). However, only the name and one line descriptions of shortlisted entries are published prior to  BaM Awards shortlist press release – usually around two weeks in advance. You will naturally gain better publicity for your new product if you allow us to publish these basic details in advance.

The entry form has been designed with our judges in mind.  We have worked with them to ensure that the descriptions and details of your product are as easy as possible for them to judge. We would advise against using 'marketing speak' in your entry and avoid replicating a press release. Focus on the key USPs and put yourself in the shoes of the judges. What do you think they will want to know to make a decision?

The shortlist will be announced approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.

Absolutely, you can learn more about how to Sponsor the event here.