IABM Announces Winners Of The IABM Impact Awards™

IABM announced the winners of the new for 2025, IABM Impact Awards™, sponsored by AVIXA, at a ceremony held from 6:00–7:00pm on Saturday 13 September at IBC in Amsterdam.

With a record number of entries submitted, the awards highlighted the depth of innovation, collaboration, creativity and leadership across the global MediaTech industry.

This year's IBC has been marked by a real sense of progress and excitement, with organisations of every size demonstrating fresh ideas and bold approaches. The IABM Impact Awards™, open to both members and non-members, reflected this momentum with entries of an exceptionally high standard.

Saleha Williams, CEO of IABM, said: "The launch of this year's IABM Impact Awards™ has been met with incredible enthusiasm, and tonight’s winners exemplify why. Each has delivered something outstanding – whether through new technology, bold leadership, or projects that inspire meaningful change. These awards are about shining a light on the positive contributions shaping our industry's future, and it has been a privilege to celebrate them here at IBC."

The winners of the IABM Impact Awards™ 2025 are:

Outstanding Innovation Award
DMC Production/ Grass Valley/ Broadcast Solutions/ Ziggo Sport

Technology Catalyst Award
Alistair Horne - Hornets Tech

Visionary Leadership Award
Louis Hernandez Jr. - Grass Valley

Pro AV Changemaker Award
Bitfocus

Sustainability Champion Award
Grass Valley AMPP

Community Impact Award
Bitmovin

Trailblazer Award
Stacey Moorcroft - Ross Video

Rising Star Andrew Jones Award
Olivia Peacock - Red Bee Media

Transformational Project Award
Jio Star India / Postudio / Planetcast

Industry Partnership Award
TAMS on Amazon Web Services (AWS)

The IABM Impact Awards™ were judged by an internationally respected panel of broadcasters, organizations, consultants and media:

Luiz Padilha – President, Padilha Consulting (Head Judge)

Andrea Berry – EVP, Operations & Technology, NBCUniversal

Sarah Joyce – Chief Global Officer, AVIXA

Vijaya Cherian – Publishing Director, BroadcastPro Middle East

Phil Sandberg – Publisher, Content + Technology

Seth Rogers – Director AI, Kendryl

Carrie Wootten – Managing Director, Media Talent Manifesto

Geir Børdalen – Head of Technology Portfolio, NRK

Matt Stagg – Creative Technologist, MTech Sport

As a group, the judges noted the creativity and ambition demonstrated across the submissions, reflecting the diversity and strength of the global MediaTech community.

Luiz Padilha, as Head Judge, commented: "The quality of entries this year was outstanding. Every category featured several submissions that could have been worthy winners, which made the judging process both challenging and rewarding. This year’s awardees demonstrate the breadth of innovation and the real, measurable impact that is being made worldwide"

The ceremony, sponsored by AVIXA, brought the MediaTech community together at the IABM Hub during IBC2025, creating a fitting stage to recognise the achievements that are shaping the industry’s future.