‘The Race’ Nominated for Three BT Sport Industry Awards 2019

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 26: Stonewall & TeamPride, winners of the Campaign of the Year Award in association with Smart Group are pictured during the BT Sport Industry Awards 2018 at Battersea Evolution on April 26, 2018 in London, England. The BT Sport Industry Awards is the largest commercial sports awards in the world. Bringing together sports stars, celebrities, senior decision makers, influencers and global media, the industry’s most anticipated night of the year celebrates the very best work from across the sector. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images for BT Sport Industry Awards)

One of the most popular water events in the world has been recognised for its achievements after it was confirmed ‘The Race’ has been nominated for three awards at the 2019 ceremony.

The Race will compete for the top prize in three categories: the Fan or Community Engagement Award, Cutting Edge Sport Award, and the Social and Sustainable Development Award.

Formerly known as the Volvo Ocean Race, the competition’s most recent season ran from October 2017 until June 2018 and was won by China’s Dongfeng Race Team.

The next edition of The Race isn’t due to begin until 2021.