SportXAwards to host Pro Sports “Best in Social Media” Ceremony
The SportXAwards has announced its upcoming Pro Sport “Best in Social Media” Ceremony, set to take place on 3 September 2026 from 14h00-17h00 prior to the SportXAwards Pro Edition, which is slated for the same day.
The event will bring together leading clubs, leagues, and digital storytellers to celebrate excellence in social media performance across professional sport.
The SportXAwards Social Media Edition recognises organisations and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding impact, innovation, and audience engagement across digital platforms.
Using data-driven insights, the awards benchmark performance across the industry, highlighting those who are shaping fan engagement in the modern era.
The ceremony will also recognise independent content creators and social media managers who continue to shape the digital sports landscape.
The evening will culminate in the announcement of the Social Media Pro Sport Champion of the Year, awarded to the overall best-performing entity across all metrics, alongside the unveiling of the prestigious SportXPowerList30.
Gerrit Davids, founder of the SportXAwards, said, “Social media has become the heartbeat of modern sport, and this awards programme is about recognising those who are not just present, but truly connecting with fans in meaningful ways.”
Davids added, “We are creating a platform that benchmarks excellence across professional codes while also celebrating the people behind the screens who drive the culture, conversation, and commercial value of sport.”
The SportXAwards continues to position itself as a pioneering platform in Africa’s sports business ecosystem, celebrating performance, innovation, and impact across the industry.
The Social Media Edition sets the benchmark for measuring digital excellence, connecting performance metrics with storytelling and fan engagement.
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