Broad range of motorsport experience reinforces credibility of the only Awards dedicated to motorsport PR, comms and marketing
LONDON, UK (Monday, October 7, 2024) The Race Media Awards presented by MOTUS | ONE is delighted to announce the judging panel for the fourth instalment of its annual awards.
With a broad and diverse range of experience across the world of motorsport, the 2025 panel of judges will cement the Awards’ reputation for independence, fairness and authenticity.
The experts deciding the 10 award winners for the ceremony in January 2025 are:
- Nicki Shields – Motorsport presenter and commentator
- Kate Beavan – Advisor to More than Equal and former Director of Hospitality and Experiences at F1
- Chris Long – Chief Commercial Officer at the Legends Tour and former Managing Director of Motorsports at CSM Sport and Entertainment
- Claudia Botha Buchawiecki – Chief Operating Officer at MOTUS | ONE
The Race Media founder and CEO Andrew van de Burgt said: “I am delighted that we have assembled a judging panel with such amazing knowledge of motorsport across the board. We always get some incredible entries to The Race Media Awards, so we need first-class judges to ensure the most deserving are crowned the winners. I know this panel will be fantastic in identifying the most exceptional of the shortlisted candidates.”
Nicki Shields
“It’s a real honour to be a judge for The Race Media Awards and I’m looking forward to diving into the incredible work being showcased this year. It will be great to see how different creatives, journalists, and media professionals have captured such important stories that amplify diverse voices and challenge conventional narratives. The talent and passion that goes into this work has always inspired me, and I feel honoured to be part of the process that recognises these powerful contributions to media. It’s going to be both challenging and rewarding to help select the best of the best. I can’t wait!”
Kate Beavan
“Awards are a nice way to recognise the great work being done in our sport and over the last few years The Race Media Awards have seen some of the best there is. Motorsport is buzzing right now and I think that the entries this year will set new standards. We are excited to be hunting down the best of the best and recognising some of the real excellence out there. Bring it on!”
Chris Long
“I am truly honoured to be asked by Andrew and the team at The Race Media to join the judging panel for this years’ The Race Media Awards. I have been lucky enough to attend the past two years awards ceremonies, with my CSM Motorsport hat on and always thought it was a great way to celebrate some of the best work from across motorsport. I am excited to join Kate, Nicki and Claudia to judge what I know will be amazing work that has been showcased across motorsport this year.”
Claudia Botha Buchawiecki
“Having been a part of this prestigious celebration before, we understand how vital these awards are in acknowledging the work of all those who capture the essence of racing. Being a part of the judging panel is a privilege and I can’t wait to celebrate the achievements of this talented community at The Race Media Awards.”
The Race Media Awards cover a wide range of motorsport PR, marketing, events and communications. They are free to enter and free to attend for shortlisted nominees. The prize giving ceremony will take place in January 2025 with the exact date, location and host being announced in due course.
Entries are now open and the deadline for submissions is 13th December 2024. Click here to find out more about the criteria for the ten categories and to submit your entries.
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