The ISEM Awards are the sports event management industry's flagship awards and honour leaders in the sector through the acknowledgment of outstanding performance and service excellence in the organising of major sports events.

The black tie awards evening recognises companies and individuals for their work over the last year and always promises to be a memorable occasion, with last year's winner in the outstanding contribution category seeing an emotional acceptance on the evening from Danny Jordaan (pictured), former chief executive of the South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup.

As well as the Outstanding Contribution accolade - which awards an individual considered to have made the most significant contribution to the development of the international sports event management sector, categories include Event Look, Event Marketing, Event Overlay and Facilities, Event Services, Brand Presentation, Sport City, Event Hospitality and Travel.

A special award will also be given in the Environment and Sustainability category.

Shortlisted companies include the International Federation of Netball Associations, ICON, The Look Company, Designwerk, Infront Sports & Media AG, T-Best Events Sdn Bhd, Sport Event Denmark, International Cricket Council, Motto PS, Nussli, TMS, GL Events, Creative Technology, Fastrack, Populous, Sports & Properties, Inc, Infostrada Sports Group, G4S Qatar, SIS LIVE, Ryder Cup Travel Services, Longreach International Ltd, SP Plus Gameday (Click and Park), Production Resource Group, Transport Management Services (TMS), Host Broadcast Services, The FA Group, Groop Eight Communications, Air New Zealand, British Cycling and Keith Prowse.

The line-up for the Sport City category features entries from London, Sheffield and Manchester in the UK, Melbourne in Australia, Dubai in the UAE and Shenzhen in China.

The 2011 ISEM Awards take place on October 12, alongside the International Sports Event Management Conference.

Those interested in attending the Awards Gala Dinner and Conference should click here to reserve a place.

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