British Rowing is shortlisted for the BT Sport Industry Awards

British Rowing has been shortlisted in the Sport Organisation of the Year category

The official shortlist for the BT Sport Industry Awards 2019 has been revealed, with British Rowing making the shortlist for Sport Organisation of the Year.

British Rowing is amongst esteemed company with England Netball, European Tour, Formula E, Premiership Rugby and The FA completing the shortlist in this category.

Winners of the BT Sport Industry Awards 2019 will be announced at the industry’s biggest night of the year on Thursday, 25 April at Battersea Evolution.

Always an unrivalled showcase for the best of the commercial sport industry, this year’s event also promises to renew some heavyweight sport industry rivalries.

Andy Parkinson, CEO of British Rowing said: “It’s absolutely fantastic for British Rowing to be on the shortlist for Sports Organisation of the Year at one of the biggest sports awards in the world.

“It’s testament to the phenomenal year we have had. To be shortlisted alongside other strong and successful sport organisations is a great endorsement of British Rowing’s position within the wider sporting landscape.”

Alex Coulson, Managing Director of Sport Industry Group, said: “As the biggest commercial sport awards in the world, the BT Sport Industry Awards have always served as a fantastic barometer of the industry’s health and an indicator of emerging trends.

“This year’s shortlist provides yet more evidence of the highly resilient nature of sports, with clear signs that the industry has enjoyed a bumper year.

“It’s a powerhouse list that we will look forward to celebrating when the industry comes together on Thursday 25th April for what is the greatest annual commercial showcase in sport.”