AUSTIN, Texas – Auburn Athletics video production department, War Eagle Productions, brought home two premier awards including the Golden Matrix Award for Best Overall University Production at the annual Information Display and Entertainment Association Conference in Austin, Texas this week.
The group edged out Nebraska and Oklahoma to win the award for the seventh straight year and was again a finalist for Best Overall Video Production against the likes of the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Cowboys and Vegas Golden Knights, among other professional organizations.
The War Eagle Productions creative video team also won the GMA for Best Interactive Feature for their production of the Facemasked Singer, which debuted at Jordan-Hare Stadium last fall. This award signifies the best interactive creative feature in all of collegiate and professional sports. Auburn was the only collegiate organization to be a finalist in the category, winning the award over the Houston Rockets, Carolina Hurricanes and Los Angeles Clippers.
"War Eagle Productions continues to set the collegiate standard for production and game presentation," Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs Rhett Hobart said. "For this group to win this award for a seventh consecutive year is a testament to their determination to never be satisfied in the high-level experience they provide, and to instead continually elevate and enhance the production value on display inside every Auburn athletic venue. Thank you to IDEA for continuing to recognize the innovation and next-level work of this team as they work every day to carry out our vision of creating preeminent experiences for the Auburn Family."
Additionally, Assistant AD for War Eagle Productions David Pedersen received the President's Award for his service to the organization throughout the years.
"I'm extremely proud of this team and what they've continued to accomplish this year," Pedersen said. "This is not only a win for War Eagle Productions, but also for the entire Auburn Family that works behind the scenes to connect Auburn Athletics to the community and fans. Honestly, it's another great example of Auburn being Auburn."
War Eagle Productions previously led Auburn to becoming the first university to win the GMA for Best Overall Video Production in 2021 and won the award for Best Hype Video in 2020.