29Sep
‘Oscars’ of the curry world planned for November
Plans for the 2017 British Curry Awards are well underway, and it promises to be a glittering event.The award ceremony, to be (more…)
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30Aug
A brief look at the Emmy statuette
Every year, actors and television programme makers gather in Los Angeles for the Primetime Emmy Awards. Honouring those involved in television and broadcasting, the ceremony is a glittering and lavish affair, attended by (more…)
15Aug
Celebrating 100 years of the Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal
This year sees the 100th birthday of the prestigious Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal. Awarded for excellence in the American news industry in the category for Public Service, the medal can only be won by an organisation, never an (more…)
02Aug
Exploring the symbolism behind the iconic VMA Moonman trophy
The end of this month sees the 34th annual MTV Video Music Awards, to be held in Inglewood, California.Artists and producers from (more…)
18Jul
Storm-damaged trees made into Irish golfing trophy
Storm Gertrude, which hit the British Isles in January 2016 with winds of up to 100 miles per hour, felled several trees that had been made famous in the television series Game of Thrones. The Dark Hedges at Ballymoney have now contributed to the 2017 Northern Ireland Open, as one of them has been turned into the tournament’s trophy.Gerard Grey, a local craftsman, was approached by one of the Northern Ireland Open’s partners, Fergus Wallace, chief executive and founder...
13Jul
A look at motorsport’s oldest trophy
Some of the most famous names in motorsport have competed for the RAC Tourist Trophy since its inauguration in 1905, including John Napier (the first winner), and Charles Rolls (of Rolls Royce fame) and household names like (more…)
19Jun
What are the five Wimbledon trophies?
Wimbledon is the oldest, and probably the most prestigious, tennis tournament in the sporting calendar. Fiercely contested for (more…)
05Jun
The Calcutta Cup: the most famous silver trophy in rugby
The oldest and probably most famous rugby football trophy in the world is the Calcutta Cup. Hotly fought over by the national (more…)
02Jun
The Ashes: the oldest cricket trophy in the world
Only played between England and Australia, the Ashes series is probably the oldest competition in the history of cricket, and the Ashes Urn is certainly the oldest of engraved awards to be presented in the sport.The term ‘Ashes’ was first coined after a (more…)
25May
2017 Ivor Novello awards celebrated in London
The music artist Skepta emerged as one of the top winners at the 62nd Ivor Novello awards held at London’s Grosvenor House last Thursday.The artist, whose real name is (more…)
