First Name: Kevin
Last Name: Cottam
Company Name: Ross Video
Past Affiliations: Hamilton Tigercats Production – Director (2004 – 2021) · CTV Sportsnet (now Rogers Sportsnet) – Technical Director/Studio Director (1998 – 2011) · MCTV – Master Control Operator (1996-1998)
Number of Golden Matrix Award Nominations: Unknown
Number of Golden Matrix Awards Won: Ross Video (via Kevin’s leadership) has been recognized by IDEA peers with the Allied Member Achievement Award in 2016, 2018, 2021 & 2023 and Partner Community and Innovation Awards in 2024.
Special events worked: Kevin and his team have: · Collaborated closely with consultants, integrators, teams and ownership on numerous successful openings of numerous major stadium like SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. See https://www.rossvideo.com/industries/sports/sports-venue · Built a significant Sport & Live Event business within Ross Video, transforming the company into a premier player in venue production technology by helping redefine fan engagement. · Driven innovations across the Ross portfolio specifically targeted at stadium applications – both new products and stadium-specific product features. This has simplified production through cutting-edge tools and workflows tailored to sports and entertainment venues. · Taken North American-style stadium fan engagement to the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan and Korea. · Helped transition the industry from static legacy systems to dynamic, flexible, and scalable solutions that drive the world’s largest displays with pixel-perfect real-time rendered graphics. · Worked the in-stadium show for the Super Bowl annually for past 9 years.
Achievements or Innovations: Kevin inspired the development of XPression Tessera, working closely with the XPression development team. This breakthrough technology solves ultra-high-resolution display challenges and was created initially to drive the groundbreaking Mercedes-Benz Halo Screen.
· Leveraged Ross’ DashBoard control system to make it easy to manage and trigger entire stadium display systems in real time.
Special Honors or awards: Ross Video (via Kevin’s leadership) has been recognized by IDEA peers with the Allied Member Achievement Award in 2016, 2018, 2021 & 2023 and Partner Community and Innovation Awards in 2024.
· Kevin and his team have received ongoing accolades for their contributions to major sports productions.
Years of IDEA Membership: 13
Years in the Industry: 28
IDEA Leadership: N/A
IDEA Role: Ross Video has been a consistent sponsor of IDEA under Kevin’s leadership.
· Kevin has actively participated in IDEA panels, events, and committees, providing thought leadership and technical expertise.
· Continually supports and champions IDEA’s core mission.
· Volunteers his time and knowledge to strengthen IDEA’s programming and networking opportunities.
Special Consideration:
Kevin Cottam’s career is a true testament to passion, perseverance, and purpose. Beginning as a part-time trainer at Ross Video, Kevin’s talent and vision propelled him to the role of Vice
President of Sports & Live Events – where he has become a driving force in the evolution of venue-based entertainment. His deep technical knowledge, paired with creative innovation, has redefined what’s possible for live event experiences around the world.
Praised by peers and partners alike, Kevin is known for his unwavering dedication to quality, innovation, and above all, people. He leads with humility, mentors with generosity, and consistently champions excellence across every aspect of his work.
Kevin embodies the spirit and legacy of the IDEA Hall of Fame – through his leadership, mentorship, and the lasting impact he continues to make on the industry.
Nominated by: Cathy McCallion, Ross Video
