Europe’s unique thematic broadcasting event!
The HOT BIRD™ TV Awards shine a spotlight on the thematic channels which enrich and diversify the broadcasting experience for many millions of viewers.
Hundreds of channels from around the world enter this annual competition, with the winners selected by an independent panel of media experts and recognized at a gala ceremony in Venice on Friday 20 November 2009.
NEW FOR 2009!!
- The HOT BIRD™ TV Awards are open for the first time to thematic channels broadcasting through Eutelsat satellites in Africa
- A special award will be assigned for initiatives in 3D
25 May 2009
First Announcement
The winning channel and runners-up for each category will be selected by an international jury which will meet at Eutelsat’s teleport in Rambouillet, France.
18 May 2009
Preparing the 12th edition of the HOT BIRD™ TV Awards
The HOT BIRD™ TV Awards, the prestigious prizes recognising excellence in thematic satellite broadcasting, are now preparing their 12th edition!
Eutelsat, Europe’s leading satellite operator and the main sponsor of the event, initiated the HOT BIRD™ TV Awards in partnership with Eurovisioni and SAT Expo to shine a spotlight on the thematic channels which enrich and diversify the broadcasting experience for many millions of viewers.


