The Rugby Business Awards recognizes and celebrates commercial achievement in rugby worldwide across both league and union.
The awards, which are being judged by leading figures from the worlds of sport and industry, received over 150 entries last year and saw the winners and commendations include the SARFU, WRU, the National Guard, 02 and Guinness. This year the categories have been extended to reflect work in PR and advertising, equipment and apparel as well as the important work done in clubs of all levels.
The deadline for entry is 30th September 2009 and the awards will be made at The Rugby Business Awards gala dinner on Tuesday 24th November 2009.
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The main categories are:
- Tournament Sponsor of the Year
- Team Sponsor of the Year
- Outstanding Rugby Equipment or Apparel
- Outstanding Marketing Activity or Campaign
- Outstanding Advance in Technology, Innovation or Research
- Outstanding Commercial Achievement by a Club, Region or Franchise
- CSR Programme of the Year
- Rugby Correspondent of the Year
- Kit Bag Essential
- Union, League or Federation of the Year
- Rugby Business of the Year