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Some competitions like the Academy Awards or BAFTA are televised. Others, like the International Chili Cook-off and Scripps Spelling Bee, are location-based or focused on specific demographics
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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards are the United Kingdom's equivalent to the Academy Awards in the United States. This event began in 1949. The BAFTA Awards air annually on B...
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The James Beard Awards recognizes exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, co...
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans in France is part of the Triple Crown of Motorsports, which includes the Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix. It is the longest-running (first held in 1923) active sports c...
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Arising from the ashes of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center, the first Tribeca Film Festival occurred in the spring of 2002 and is the brainchild of Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro, a...
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Founded in 1877, Westminster Kennel Club held its first dog show at Gilmore's Garden (now Madison Square Garden) in New York City. Present were 1,201 dogs. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is consider...
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The Belmont Stakes is the third race in what is known as the Triple Crown and is by far the most grueling at a distance of 1.5 miles. The first race began in 1867. Secretariat, winner of the Belmont an...
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History Day is a competition that begins in May. It was created in 1974 "to counter the devaluation of history as a field of study." Students present their research, analysis, and conclusions in one of fi...
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The Peabody Awards were first established in 1940 by philanthropist George Foster Peabody. They have since become one of the most prestigious awards in broadcasting, affectionately referred to as the "Pul...
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The Tony Awards, otherwise known as the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, recognize the achievements of Broadway productions and performances. An annual ceremony, this is presented in New...
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The Daytime Emmy Awards honor excellence in all fields of broadcast production segmented into 68 categories, including series, performers, technical and creative. The awards pay tribute to exceptional wor...
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National Wear BLUE Day is a Men’s Health Network fundraising initiative to raise awareness and funds for education about men’s health. Biological men are encouraged to get annual checkups, including testi...
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The Special Olympics is an international sports organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968 by E...
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Old Time Fiddlers' Contest and Festival is a citywide event in Weiser, Idaho. First run in 1953, this is the largest fiddling and folk festival in the United States. Enjoy the free outdoor entertainment s...
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According to the Nielsen Company, the BET Awards is one of the most-watched entertainment awards shows on cable television. The BET Awards franchise remains the #1 program in cable TV history among Afri...
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The British Open, or "The Open," is the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf. Held in the United Kingdom and organized by The R&A (The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews),...
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The International Choral Kathaumixw is a prestigious choral festival and competition held biennially in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1984 by conductor Don James, the event brings to...
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With more than 1000 boats, 40 classes of yachts, and over 100,000 annual spectators, Cowes Week is the world's longest-running regatta, blowing all others away since 1826. This annual week-long festival...
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The ESPYS gather top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments, and saluting the leading per...
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Louisiana State Fiddling Championship is part of the Folk Music and Craft Festival at Northwestern State University each year. The focus is on authentic and traditional folk music and customs. Annually in...
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The FIFA Women's World Cup is an international football competition contested by the senior women's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's i...