North One TV’s work at the 2009 TT races recognised with prestigious prize
North One TV, the company appointed by the Isle of Man Government’s Department of Tourism and Leisure to film and distribute the TT races, has won a prestigious Sports Video Group award for their work on the 2009 TT races.
The Sports Video Group, which was formed in 2006, is an international networking organisation for the professional sports production community. Its members include leagues, owners, rights holders, teams, players, broadcasters, webcasters and consumer technology providers. Their objective is to share best practices that contribute to advancements in sports production and distribution, and ultimately improve the overall consumer sports experience.
The award to North One will be given in recognition of the scale of the TT coverage operation and the way the challenges were met using innovative technologies. The other award winner this year is the French Open in 3D, which was shown in cinemas in France and Spain by Orange. Previous winners have included the Beijing Olympics and the Tour De France.
The awards will be presented at the fourth-annual SVG Sport Reception and Technology Achievement Awards at The IBC Exhibition in Amsterdam in September. The event is the leading international forum for the electronic media industry and attracts over 1000 exhibitors from more than 130 countries.
Neil Duncanson, MD, North One TV, commented:
“It’s great to have our work acknowledged and this award is a tribute to everyone that worked on the races. Filming a sports event that takes place on the famous 37 and three quarter mile TT Mountain Course presents many unique challenges and I think that we were able to meet many of these and present this incredible event in a way that engaged a large global audience.”
Hon Martyn Quayle, MHK, Minister for Tourism and Leisure, Isle of Man Government, commented:
“Providing good quality coverage for broadcasters was a critical part of the development plans we have for the TT races and the marketing of the Isle of Man. We are really pleased with the work that North One has undertaken and it has been extremely effective in raising the profile of our event and the Isle of Man.”
