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Golden Matrix Awards Category History

Currently existing categories are in bold

Allied Member Achievement AwardEstablished 1993.
Allied Member Production AwardEstablished 1999. Last presented 2000.
Best Black & White Matrix Board DisplayEstablished 1991. Last presented 1993. Combined with Best Color Matrix Board Display in 1994 to create “Best Overall Matrix Display”.
Best Color Matrix Board DisplayEstablished 1991. Last presented 1993. Combined with Best Black & White Matrix Board Display in 1994 to create “Best Overall Matrix Display”.
Best Fan Interactive VideoEstablished 1991. Last presented 2000. Renamed “Best Interactive Feature” in 2001.
Best Live PerformanceEstablished in 2023.
Best Hype VideoEstablished 2016.
Best In-Game FeatureEstablished 2001. Previously “Best Season Long Video”.
Best Interactive FeatureEstablished 2001. Previously “Best Fan Interactive Video”.
Best Mascot VideoEstablished 2001.
Best Matrix Board DisplayEstablished 1989 – one of the original four categories. Last presented 1990. Split into “Best Black and White Matrix Board Display” and “Best Color Matrix Board Display” in 1991.
 
Best Music VideoEstablished 1989 – one of the original four categories
Best Non-Sports PresentationEstablished 1991. Last presented 1992.
Best Original Matrix AnimationsEstablished 1993. Renamed “Best Original Matrix/Fascia Animations” in 2004.
Best Original Matrix/Fascia AnimationsEstablished 2004. Previously “Best Original Matrix Animations”.
Best Overall Matrix DisplayEstablished 1994. Previously “Best Black & White Matrix Board Display” & “Best Color Matrix Board Display”.
Best Overall Matrix/Fascia DisplayEstablished 2007. Previously “Best Overall Matrix Display”. Last presented 2014.
Best Promotional VideosEstablished 1994.
Best Season Long VideoEstablished 1993. Renamed “Best In-Game Feature” in 2001.
Best Show OpenEstablished 2000.
Best Special Occasion VideoEstablished 1993. In 2007 split to add “Best Tribute Video”
Best Supporting Displays
Established 2015. Previously “Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display”.
Best Tribute VideoEstablished 2007.
Best Use of Existing EquipmentEstablished 1989 – one of the original four categories. Replaced by “Most Creative Use of the Medium” in 1990.
Most Creative Use of the MediumEstablished 1990. Last presented 1990. Replaced by “Best Non-Sports Presentation”.
Best Overall Video ProductionEstablished 1989 – one of the original four categories. Category renamed “Best Overall Video Production” in 2020.
 In 2001, IDEA began presenting “Best Overall Video Display” awards to each of the IDEA breakout groups. These awards are voted upon by only the members of the respective breakout groups and those breakout winners are eligible for the “Best Overall Video Display” award, which is voted upon by the entire membership.
 
 
 BaseballEstablished 2001.
BasketballEstablished 2001.
FacilityEstablished 2001. Last presented in 2006.
FootballEstablished 2001.
HockeyEstablished 2001.
Minor LeagueEstablished 2004.
None awarded 2014 – 2017. Returned 2018.
SoccerEstablished 2014.
UniversityEstablished 2001.
Honorary Excellence AwardEstablished 1992. Last presented 1998. Replaced by “President’s Award”.
President’s AwardEstablished 1999.

By Year

2021 GMA Winners 2020 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Ross Video Allied Member Achievement Award The Famous Group
Best Hype Video Seattle Seahawks Best Hype Video Auburn University
Best In-Game Feature Golden State Warriors Best In-Game Feature San Jose Sharks
Best Interactive Feature Golden State Warriors Best Interactive Feature Edmonton Oilers
Best Mascot Video United Center Best Mascot Video Vegas Golden Knights
Best Music Video Chicago Bulls Best Music Video Chicago Bulls
Best Promotional Videos Golden State Warriors Best Promotional Videos Anaheim Ducks
Best Show Open Golden State Warriors Best Show Open Los Angeles Lakers
Best Special Occasion Video Golden State Warriors Best Special Occasion Video Edmonton Oilers
Best Supporting Displays Chicago Bulls Best Supporting Displays Chicago Blackhawks
Best Tribute Video Arizona Coyotes Best Tribute Video Los Angeles Lakers
Best Overall Video Production* Auburn University Best Overall Video Production* San Jose Sharks
     ~ Baseball Baltimore Orioles    ~ Baseball Seattle Mariners
     ~ Basketball Golden State Warriors    ~ Basketball Houston Rockets
     ~ Football tie: MN Vikings & TN Titans    ~ Football Houston Texans
     ~ Hockey San Jose Sharks    ~ Hockey San Jose Sharks
     ~ Minor League none presented due to COVID    ~ Minor League Manitoba Moose
     ~ Soccer Minnesota United FC    ~ Soccer Philadelphia Union
     ~ University Auburn University    ~ University Auburn University
President’s Award Eric Long, Philadelphia Eagles President’s Award David Pedersen, Auburn University
Liz Burke Brown, IDEA
*Formerly called Best Overall Video Display
2019 GMA Winners 2018 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics Allied Member Achievement Award Ross Video
Best In-Game Feature Miami Heat Best In-Game Feature Orlando Magic
Best Interactive Feature Minnesota Timberwolves Best Interactive Feature Calgary Flames
Best Hype Video OK City Thunder Best Hype Video LA Kings
Best Mascot Video Colorado Avalanche Best Mascot Video Utah Jazz
Best Music Video Colorado Avalanche Best Music Video Jacksonville Jaguars
Best Promotional Videos Atlanta Hawks Best Promotional Videos Boston Bruins
Best Show Open Seattle Seahawks Best Show Open Detroit Tigers
Best Special Occasion Video New Jersey Devils Best Special Occasion Video Toronto Maple Leafs
Best Supporting Displays Orlando Magic Best Supporting Displays Miami Heat
Best Tribute Video Minnesota Vikings Best Tribute Video Seattle Mariners
Best Overall Video Display Miami Heat Best Overall Video Display Edmonton Oilers
     ~ Baseball Toronto Blue Jays      ~ Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates
     ~ Basketball Miami Heat      ~ Basketball Houston Rockets
     ~ Football Houston Texans      ~ Football Minnesota Vikings
     ~ Hockey Edmonton Oilers      ~ Hockey Edmonton Oilers
     ~ Minor League Manitoba Moose      ~ Minor League Cleveland Monsters
     ~ Soccer Philadelphia Union      ~ Soccer Sporting KC
     ~ University Auburn University      ~ University Auburn University
President’s Award Erik Meyer, San Diego Padres President’s Award Les Eller, Purdue University
    Derryl Myles, University of Illinois
2017 Winners 2016 Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics Allied Member Achievement Award Ross Video
Best Hype Video Boston Bruins Best Hype Video Detroit Pistons
Best In-Game Feature Anaheim Ducks Best In-Game Feature Anaheim Ducks
Best Interactive Feature Pittsburgh Pirates Best Interactive Feature Toronto Blue Jays
Best Mascot Video Chicago Bulls Best Mascot Video Houston Rockets
Best Music Video Grand Rapids Griffins Best Music Video Atlanta Hawks
Best Promotional Videos Chicago Blackhawks Best Promotional Videos Chicago Blackhawks
Best Show Open Minnesota Vikings Best Show Open University of Oklahoma
Best Special Occasion Video Minnesota Timberwolves Best Special Occasion Video San Francisco Giants
Best Supporting Displays Pittsburgh Pirates Best Supporting Displays Miami Heat
Best Tribute Video Seattle Mariners Best Tribute Video Minnesota Timberwolves
Best Overall Video Display Minnesota Timberwolves Best Overall Video Display Pittsburgh Pirates
     ~ Baseball Seattle Mariners      ~ Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates
     ~ Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves      ~ Basketball Houston Rockets
     ~ Football Minnesota Vikings      ~ Football Houston Texans
     ~ Hockey San Jose Sharks      ~ Hockey Chicago Blackhawks
     ~ Soccer Philadelphia Union      ~ Soccer Houston Dynamo
     ~ University Auburn University      ~ University University of Oklahoma
President’s Award Annie Merovich, Cleveland Indians President’s Award Jim Beiwer, Detroit Red Wings
 Annie Merovich, Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Host City Committee James Shubin, IDEA
2015 GMA Winners 2014 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics
Best In-Game Feature Houston Rockets Best In-Game Feature Atlanta Hawks
Best Interactive Feature Golden State Warriors Best Interactive Feature Toronto Blue Jays
Best Mascot Video Orlando Magic Best Mascot Video Miami Heat
Best Music Video St. Louis Rams Best Music Video Dallas Stars
Best Supporting Displays* Miami Heat Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display Orlando Magic
Best Promotional Videos Chicago Blackhawks Best Promotional Videos Miami Marlins
Best Show Open Golden State Warriors Best Show Open Cleveland Cavaliers
Best Special Occasion Video Miami Heat Best Special Occasion Video Chicago Bulls
Best Tribute Video New York Yankees Best Tribute Video University of Georgia
Best Overall Video Display Houston Rockets Best Overall Video Display Houston Rockets
     ~ Baseball Seattle Mariners      ~ Baseball Seattle Mariners
     ~ Basketball Houston Rockets      ~ Basketball Houston Rockets
     ~ Football Houston Texans      ~ Football St. Louis Rams
     ~ Hockey Chicago Blackhawks      ~ Hockey Calgary Flames
     ~ Soccer Philadelphia Union      ~ Soccer Houston Dynamo
     ~ University University of Oklahoma      ~ University University of Oklahoma
President’s Award Ben Mertens, Seattle Mariners President’s Award Matt Coy, Dallas Cowboys
*Formerly called Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display
2013 GMA Winners 2012 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Click Effects Allied Member Achievement Award Moblico
Best In-Game Feature Purdue University Best In-Game Feature Houston Rockets
Best Interactive Feature Washington Nationals Best Interactive Feature St. Louis Rams
Best Mascot Video Detroit Pistons Best Mascot Video Minnesota Timberwolves
Best Music Video Los Angeles Dodgers Best Music Video St. Louis Cardinals
Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display Miami Heat Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display Miami Heat
Best Promotional Videos Arizona Diamondbacks Best Promotional Videos Atlanta Braves
Best Show Open Seattle Mariners Best Show Open Kansas City Royals
Best Special Occasion Video San Francisco Giants Best Special Occasion Video Los Angeles Dodgers
Best Tribute Video Toronto Blue Jays Best Tribute Video Los Angeles Dodgers
Best Overall Video Display Houston Rockets Best Overall Video Display Calgary Flames
     ~ Baseball Seattle Mariners      ~ Baseball Baltimore Orioles
     ~ Basketball Houston Rockets      ~ Basketball Chicago Bulls
     ~ Football Houston Texans      ~ Football St. Louis Rams
     ~ Hockey Calgary Flames      ~ Hockey Calgary Flames
     ~ Minor League Hershey Bears      ~ Minor League Hershey Bears
     ~ University University of Minnesota      ~ University University of Kansas
President’s Award Mark Eisenstadt, Daktronics President’s Award Chadwick Folkestad, MN Timberwolves
Paul Shubin, Paul Shubin & Associates
2011 GMA Winners 2010 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics
Best In-Game Feature St. Louis Rams Best In-Game Feature Miami Heat
Best Interactive Feature St. Louis Rams Best Interactive Feature Houston Astros
Best Mascot Video Kansas City Chiefs Best Mascot Video Cincinnati Reds
Best Music Video Houston Astros Best Music Video Los Angeles Dodgers
Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display Houston Rockets Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display Miami Heat
Best Promotional Videos Seattle Mariners Best Promotional Videos Seattle Mariners
Best Show Open Kansas City Royals Best Show Open Houston Rockets
Best Special Occasion Video Anaheim Ducks Best Special Occasion Video Miami Heat
Best Tribute Video Seattle Mariners Best Tribute Video Miami Heat
Best Overall Video Display Kansas City Royals Best Overall Video Display Miami Heat
     ~ Baseball Kansas City Royals      ~ Baseball Houston Astros
     ~ Basketball Chicago Bulls      ~ Basketball Miami Heat
     ~ Football Kansas City Chiefs      ~ Football Miami Dolphins
     ~ Hockey St. Louis Blues      ~ Hockey Chicago Blackhawks
     ~ Minor League Hershey Bears      ~ Minor League Great Lakes Loons
     ~ University University of Oklahoma      ~ University University of Oklahoma
President’s Award Chris DeRuyscher, Kansas City Royals President’s Award Helen Fern, IDEA
2009 GMA Winners 2008 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Real Media Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics
Best In-Game Feature Washington Capitals Best In-Game Feature Miami Dolphins
Best Interactive Feature Washington Nationals Best Interactive Feature Houston Rockets
Best Mascot Video Denver Broncos Best Mascot Video United Center
Best Music Video Boston Red Sox Best Music Video New York Rangers
Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display Miami Heat Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display
Best Promotional Videos Seattle Mariners Best Promotional Videos Colorado Rockies
Best Show Open Washington Capitals Best Show Open Arizona Diamondbacks
Best Special Occasion Video Houston Astros Best Special Occasion Video Philadelphia Flyers
Best Tribute Video Houston Astros Best Tribute Video Houston Astros
Best Overall Video Display Houston Astros Best Overall Video Display Houston Rockets
     ~ Baseball Houston Astros      ~ Baseball Houston Astros
     ~ Basketball Miami Heat      ~ Basketball Houston Rockets
     ~ Football Miami Dolphins      ~ Football Miami Dolphins
     ~ Hockey Chicago Blackhawks      ~ Hockey Chicago Blackhawks
     ~ Minor League Lake Erie Monsters      ~ Minor League Lake Erie Monster
     ~ University Baylor University      ~ University University of Kansas
President’s Award Sarah Rose, Daktronics President’s Award Becky Rodriguez, IDEA
Eric Wolff, Pittsburgh Pirates Susan Brooks, United Center
2007 GMA Winners 2006 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Mitsubishi Electric Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics
   (tie) Sound and Video Creations
Best In-Game Feature Minnesota Wild Best In-Game Feature Miami Heat Washington Capitals
Best Interactive Feature New York Mets Best Interactive Feature Manchester Monarchs
Best Mascot Video Houston Rockets Best Mascot Video Houston Rockets
Best Music Video Washington Capitals Best Music Video Cincinnati Bengals
Best Original Matrix/Fascia Animations category last awarded in 2006 Best Original Matrix/Fascia Animations The Ohio State University
Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display Miami Heat Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display Miami Heat
Best Promotional Videos Colorado Rockies Best Promotional Videos Houston Astros
Best Show Open Houston Rockets Best Show Open Atlanta Thrashers
Best Special Occasion Video Houston Astros Best Special Occasion Video Texas A & M
Best Tribute Video United Center Best Tribute Video category added in 2007
Best Overall Video Display Washington Capitals Best Overall Video Display Miami Heat
     ~ Baseball Houston Astros      ~ Baseball Houston Astros
     ~ Basketball Miami Heat      ~ Basketball Miami Heat
     ~ Facility category last awarded in 2006      ~ Facility United Center
     ~ Football Cincinnati Bengals      ~ Football Houston Texans
     ~ Hockey Washington Capitals      ~ Hockey Columbus Blue Jackets
     ~ Minor League Manchester Monarchs      ~ Minor League Manchester Monarcks
     ~ University Florida State University      ~ University Florida State University
President’s Award Mitch Rood, Turner Broadcasting President’s Award John Adams, Rhino Records
2005 GMA Winners 2004 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics Allied Member Achievement Award Jamination Productions
Best In-Game Feature Denver Broncos Best In-Game Feature Columbus Blue Jackets
Best Interactive Feature Atlanta Hawks Best Interactive Feature San Francisco Giants
Best Mascot Video Anaheim Angels Best Mascot Video Houston Rockets
Best Music Video Cincinnati Bengals Best Music Video Palace Sports and Entertainment
Best Original Matrix/Fascia Animations The Ohio State University Best Original Matrix/Fascia Animations The Ohio State University
Best Overall Matrix Display Cincinnati Reds Best Overall Matrix Display New York Mets
Best Promotional Videos The Ohio State University Best Promotional Videos Pittsburgh Pirates
Best Show Open Houston Astros Best Show Open New York Islanders
Best Special Occasion Video San Francisco Giants Best Special Occasion Video New York Rangers
Best Overall Video Display Cincinnati Reds Best Overall Video Display Miami Dolphins
     ~ Baseball Cincinnati Reds      ~ Baseball Seattle Mariners
     ~ Basketball Atlanta Hawks      ~ Basketball Miami Heat
     ~ Facility none awarded      ~ Facility United Center
     ~ Football Miami Dolphins      ~ Football Miami Dolphins
     ~ Hockey none awarded      ~ Hockey Atlanta Thrashers
     ~ Minor League none awarded      ~ Minor League Manchester Monarchs
     ~ University University of Kansas      ~ University University of Nebraska
President’s Award none awarded President’s Award Steve Warren, Cleveland Indians
2003 GMA Winners 2002 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics Allied Member Achievement Daktronics
Best In-Game Feature Washington Capitals Best In-Game Feature Carolina Hurricanes
Best Interactive Feature Portland Trail Blazers Best Interactive Feature Carolina Hurricanes
Best Mascot Video Washington Capitals Best Mascot Video Portland Trail Blazers
Best Music Video Portland Trail Blazers Best Music Video Washington Capitals
Best Original Matrix Animations The Ohio State University Best Original Matrix Animations The Ohio State University
Best Overall Matrix Display San Francisco Giants Best Overall Matrix Display Seattle Mariners
Best Promotional Videos Philips Arena Best Promotional Videos Baltimore Orioles
Best Show Open Washington Capitals Best Show Open Washington Capitals
Best Special Occasion Video Seattle Mariners Best Special Occasion Video Baltimore Orioles
Best Overall Video Display Portland Trail Blazers Best Overall Video Display Washington Capitals
     ~ Baseball Seattle Mariners      ~ Baseball Baltimore Orioles
     ~ Basketball Portland Trail Blazers      ~ Basketball Atlanta Hawks
     ~ Facility United Center      ~ Facility Meadowlands Sports Complex
     ~ Football Houston Texans      ~ Football Pittsburgh Steelers
     ~ Hockey Toronto Maple Leafs      ~ Hockey Washington Capitals
     ~ University University of Colorado      ~ University University of Kansas
President’s Award Dave Snitily, Snitily Carr President’s Award Liz Burke Brown, IDEA
2001 GMA Winners 2000 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics
Allied Member Production Award category last awarded Allied Member Production Award Stadium Sports Animations
in 2000 for Anaheim Sports
Best In-Game Feature* Washington Capitals Best In-Game Feature see Best Season Long Video
Best Interactive Feature** Florida Panthers Best Fan Interactive Video Golden State Warriors
Best Mascot Video Atlanta Hawks Best Mascot Video category added in 2001
Best Music Video University of Nebraska Best Music Video Palace Sports & Entertainment
Best Original Matrix Animations The Ohio State University Best Original Matrix Animations The Ohio State University
Best Overall Matrix Display New York Mets Best Overall Matrix Display Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Best Promotional Videos Carolina Hurricanes Best Promotional Videos Seattle Mariners
Best Season Long Video see “Best In-Game Feature” Best Season Long Video Anaheim Sports & Entertainment
Best Show Open Washington Capitals Best Show Open category added in 2001
Best Special Occasion Video Florida State University Best Special Occasion Video New York Yankees
Best Overall Video Display Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Overall Video Display United Center
     ~ Baseball New York Mets      ~ Baseball category added in 2001
     ~ Basketball Atlanta Hawks      ~ Basketball category added in 2001
     ~ Facility Meadowlands Sports Complex      ~ Facility category added in 2001
     ~ Football Tampa Bay Buccaneers      ~ Football category added in 2001
     ~ Hockey Washington Capitals      ~ Hockey category added in 2001
     ~ University University of Nebraska      ~ University category added in 2001
President’s Award Tim Gunkel, New York Mets President’s Award Paul Shubin, Paul Shubin & Associates
*Previously “Best Season Long Video”
**Previously “Best Fan Interactive Video”
1999 GMA Winners 1998 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Daktronics Allied Member Achievement Award 4-Front Design
Allied Member Production Award Jamination for Tampa Bay Buccaneers Allied Member Production Award category added in 1999
Best Fan Interactive Video Seattle Mariners Best Fan Interactive Video Atlanta Braves
     (tie) Cleveland Cavaliers
Best Music Video Seattle Mariners Best Music Video Seattle Mariners
Best Original Matrix Animations The Ohio State University Best Original Matrix Animations The Ohio State University
Best Overall Matrix Display Tampa Bay Devil Rays Best Overall Matrix Display The Ohio State University
Best Promotional Videos Seattle Mariners Best Promotional Videos Seattle Mariners
Best Season Long Video Seattle Mariners Best Season Long Video Seattle Mariners
Best Special Occasion Video Aquila Productions/Edmonton Oilers Best Special Occasion Video New York Mets
Best Overall Video Display Anaheim Sports Best Overall Video Display Seattle Mariners
President’s Award Kyle Ritchie, Carolina Panthers Honorary Excellence Award Corestates Complex
1997 GMA Winners 1996 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Sony Electronics JumboTron Division Allied Member Achievement Award Mitsubishi Electronics DiamondVision
Best Fan Interactive Video Florida Marlins Best Fan Interactive Video Florida Marlins
Best Music Video Anaheim Sports & Entertainment Best Music Video California Angels
     (tie) New York Yankees
Best Original Matrix Animations The Ohio State University Best Original Matrix Animations The Ohio State University
Best Overall Matrix Display America West Arena Best Overall Matrix Display New York Yankees
     (tie) The Ohio State University
Best Promotional Videos Detroit Pistons/Palace of Auburn Hills Best Promotional Videos Seattle Mariners
Best Season Long Video New York Yankees Best Season Long Video Chicago Blackhawks/United Center
Best Special Occasion Video Los Angeles Dodgers Best Special Occasion Video Seattle Mariners
     (tie) New York Yankees
Best Overall Video Display Los Angeles Dodgers Best Overall Video Display New York Yankees
Honorary Excellence Award University of Nebraska Honorary Excellence Award New York Yankees
1995 Golden Matrix Awards No competition held, due to the 1994 baseball strike
1994 GMA Winners 1993 GMA Winners
Allied Member Achievement Award Sony Electronics JumboTron Division Allied Member Achievement Award Karen Johnson Productions
Best B/W Matrix Board Display* see Best Overall Matrix Display Best B/W Matrix Board Display The Ohio State University
Best Color Matrix Board Display* see Best Overall Matrix Display Best Color Matrix Board Display The Ohio State University
Best Fan Interactive Video Minnesota Timberwolves Best Fan Interactive Video Oakland Athletics
Best Music Video Detroit Pistons/Palace of Auburn Hills Best Music Video Seattle Mariners
Best Overall Matrix Display Phoenix Suns/America West Arena Best Overall Matrix Display category added in 1994
Best Promotional Videos Minnesota Timberwolves Best Promotional Videos category added in 1994
Best Season Long Video California Angels Best Season Long Video New York Yankees
Best Special Occasion Video Los Angeles Dodgers Best Special Occasion Video Chicago White Sox
Best Original Matrix Animations The Ohio State University Best Original Matrix Animations The Ohio State University
Best Overall Video Display California Angels Best Overall Video Display Minnesota Timberwolves
Honorary Excellence Award The Ohio State University Honorary Excellence Award New York Yankees
*Combined into Best Overall Matrix Display
1992 GMA Winners 1991 GMA Winners
Best B/W Matrix Board Display The Ohio State University Best B/W Matrix Board Display The Ohio State University
Best Color Matrix Board Display The Ohio State University Best Color Matrix Board Display The Ohio State University
Best Fan Interactive Video Minnesota Timberwolves Best Fan Interactive Video New York Yankees
Best Music Video New York Yankees Best Music Video Detroit Pistons/Palace of Auburn Hills
     (tie) Seattle Mariners      (tie) Los Angeles Dodgers
Best Non-Sports Presentation Madison Square Garden Best Non-Sports Presentation Seattle Mariners
Best Overall Video Display Minnesota Timberwolves Best Overall Video Display Pittsburgh Pirates
Honorary Excellence Award New York Yankees Honorary Excellence Award category added in 1992
1990 GMA Winners 1989 GMA Winners
Best Matrix Board Display Edmonton Northlands Best Matrix Board Display The Ohio State University
Best Music Video Detroit Pistons/Palace of Auburn Hills Best Music Video Seattle Kingdome
Best Use of Existing Equipment category last awarded in 1989 Best Use of Existing Equipment The Ohio State University
Best Overall Video Display San Francisco Giants Best Overall Video Display Oakland Athletics
Most Creative Use of the Medium Toronto Skydome Most Creative Use of the Medium category added in 1990
Golden Matrix Awards Category History Currently existing categories are in bold
Allied Member Achievement Award Established 1993.
Allied Member Production Award Established 1999. Last presented 2000.
Best Black & White Matrix Board Display Established 1991. Last presented 1993. Combined with Best Color Matrix Board Display in 1994 to create “Best Overall Matrix Display”.
Best Color Matrix Board Display Established 1991. Last presented 1993. Combined with Best Black & White Matrix Board Display in 1994 to create “Best Overall Matrix Display”.
Best Fan Interactive Video Established 1991. Last presented 2000. Renamed “Best Interactive Feature” in 2001.
Best Hype Video Established 2016.
Best In-Game Feature Established 2001. Previously “Best Season Long Video”.
Best Interactive Feature Established 2001. Previously “Best Fan Interactive Video”.
Best Mascot Video Established 2001.
Best Matrix Board Display Established 1989 – one of the original four categories. Last presented 1990. Split into “Best Black and White Matrix Board Display” and “Best Color Matrix Board Display” in 1991.
Best Music Video Established 1989 – one of the original four categories
Best Non-Sports Presentation Established 1991. Last presented 1992.
Best Original Matrix Animations Established 1993. Renamed “Best Original Matrix/Fascia Animations” in 2004.
Best Original Matrix/Fascia Animations Established 2004. Previously “Best Original Matrix Animations”.
Best Overall Matrix Display Established 1994. Previously “Best Black & White Matrix Board Display” & “Best Color Matrix Board Display”.
Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display Established 2007. Previously “Best Overall Matrix Display”. Last presented 2014.
Best Promotional Videos Established 1994.
Best Season Long Video Established 1993. Renamed “Best In-Game Feature” in 2001.
Best Show Open Established 2000.
Best Special Occasion Video Established 1993. In 2007 split to add “Best Tribute Video”
Best Supporting Displays Established 2015. Previously “Best Overall Matrix/Fascia Display”.
Best Tribute Video Established 2007.
Best Use of Existing Equipment Established 1989 – one of the original four categories. Replaced by “Most Creative Use of the Medium” in 1990.
Most Creative Use of the Medium Established 1990. Last presented 1990. Replaced by “Best Non-Sports Presentation”.
Best Overall Video Production Established 1989 – one of the original four categories. Category renamed “Best Overall Video Production” in 2020.
In 2001, IDEA began presenting “Best Overall Video Display” awards to each of the IDEA breakout groups. These awards are voted upon by only the members of the respective breakout groups and those breakout winners are eligible for the “Best Overall Video Display” award, which is voted upon by the entire membership.
     ~ Baseball Established 2001.
     ~ Basketball Established 2001.
     ~ Facility Established 2001. Last presented in 2006.
     ~ Football Established 2001.
     ~ Hockey Established 2001.
     ~ Minor League Established 2004. None awarded 2014 – 2017. Returned 2018.
     ~ Soccer Established 2014.
     ~ University Established 2001.
Honorary Excellence Award Established 1992. Last presented 1998. Replaced by “President’s Award”.
President’s Award Established 1999.

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