GlobalSportsJobs is a specialist digital media platform for the international sports industry which offers job seekers access to the latest sports industry vacancies from around the globe, from entry-level to senior positions.

The firm is up against Continental Tyres and Adidas; EDGE10; Get Scheduled Limited; Rhino Rugby Limited; SOS Rehydrate; SportingPulse International; and The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited and IBM Interactive in the Best Technology Partnership category.

"The sports industry has rapidly adapted to the digital environment particularly in relation to talent identification, sourcing and acquisition - a transition pioneered by GlobalSportsJobs," said Will Lloyd, GlobalSportsJobs founder and chief executive.

"These awards align perfectly with the GlobalSportsJobs company values of innovation, education and inspiration - the three key elements we believe the sports industry needs to ensure it continues to attract the talent it requires to professionalise and sustain its long-term growth.

"We're proud to be involved and to have been shortlisted in this celebration of technology and innovation in the sports industry."

The Sports Technology Awards have been launched to recognise the increasingly important role that technology plays in sport and the positive impact on athletes, officials, spectators and sport organisations.

The awards present the opportunity to celebrate excellence and acknowledge successful technological innovation across all aspects of sports.

Entries were received from all over the world including Austria, Holland, Finland, Turkey, Italy, South Africa, the United States and Australia, from brands specialised in clothing, equipment, digital technology and apps.

Rugby World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward is among the panel of judges for the 2014 Sports Technology Awards ©Getty Images



"The influence of technology on sport continues to grow and can often be invisible as it contributes in so many unseen ways," said Rebecca Hopkins, director of the Sport Technology Awards.

"The Sports Technology Awards have been created as a showcase for the companies which enhance all elements of the sector and the response has been amazing.

"It is testament to the work of GlobalSportsJobs that they fought off significant competition to make the shortlist."

Among the panel of judges who will adjudicate on the awards are Sir Clive Woodward, coach when England won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, and Tessa Sanderson, the 1984 Olympic javelin champion. 

For more information on the 2014 Sports Technology Awards and a full list of nominees across all categories click here.

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