THE BENCHMARK FOR BROADCAST EXCELLENCE AT IBC 2026

IBC 2026 is nearly here and with that, the Best of Show Awards have returned and are open for nominations. The awards recognise the very best broadcast and AV products and solutions on display at the show, with winners receiving invaluable marketing coverage and fully licensed assets to promote their winning products! 

The awards are presented by Future’s media and entertainment technology brands – TVBEurope, TV Tech, Installation, Radio World, ITPro, AVTechnology and Sound & Video Contractor – and receive additional editorial coverage across our extended Future brand portfolio. 

All nominations will be reviewed by a panel of independent industry experts. Factors taken into account include general quality and relevance of the product; design and build quality; business/operational benefits; innovation in concept/design/delivery; technical excellence; cost-effectiveness; and game-changing ability.

ENTRY FEES£525 + VAT per entry

ENTRY DEADLINE: 23:59 CET on Friday, August 28

BENEFITS OF ENTERING

IBC is one of the largest shows in entertainment and technology, and these awards highlight the very best broadcasting and AV products and solutions on display. Nominees and winners benefit from: 

  • Fully-licensed nominee badges for all entries to use in both digital and print promotions.
  • Dedicated editorial coverage across participating brands. Online, newsletter and social promotional activity for all winners from participating brands.
  • Winner marketing assets to further promote your success. You will receive an official award winner's badge, fully licensed to be used with your winning product both domestically and overseas at no additional cost in addition to a winner's social assets.
  • Complimentary winner trophies to display your success. Winners will receive a trophy to display their success to IBC attendees.

OUR REACH

All Best of Show winners will have their winning products featured in the participating brand magazines and media partner websites reaching many thousands of readers across the media, broadcast and entertainment industries.
The combined reach of TVBEurope, TV Tech, Installation and Radio World alone includes:

Magazine Circulation
75,000+

Monthly Unique Web Visitors
300,000+

Newsletter Readers
50,000+