HbbTV Awards 2017

Celebrating excellence in Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV — winners announced at the 6th Annual HbbTV Symposium in Rome.

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2017 Winners Announced

The HbbTV Awards 2017 were presented during the 6th Annual HbbTV Symposium, held October 17–18 at the Auditorium Antonianum in Rome. The awards recognise outstanding contributions across the HbbTV ecosystem.

Diamond

The top honour of the evening, recognising an organisation or initiative that demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in advancing the HbbTV standard during 2017.

Gold

Awarded for significant achievements in HbbTV deployment, user experience, or technology development that set a benchmark for the industry.

Silver

Recognising strong contributions to the HbbTV landscape — from innovative applications to impactful collaborations that advanced hybrid television.

Bronze

Honouring promising initiatives and emerging players making notable strides in the adoption and evolution of HbbTV.

Among the recognised achievements, Freeview took home a marketing award at the international HbbTV Awards, as reported in October 2017. Read more on the News page.

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About the Awards

The HbbTV Awards celebrate the companies, projects, and individuals driving the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV standard forward. Categories span technology innovation, marketing excellence, and real-world deployment. The 2017 edition was held alongside the VI HbbTv Symposium in Rome, bringing together industry leaders from across Europe and beyond.

The awards underscore the growing momentum behind HbbTV as broadcasters and technology providers embrace hybrid solutions that combine the reach of traditional broadcasting with the interactivity of broadband.