SIA 2007: Wakeling Picks Up Lifetime Achievement Award
Sky Sports Managing Director Vic Wakeling was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sport Industry Awards 2007.
Wakeling received due recognition for his outstanding work for the broadcaster since its launch in April 1991, receiving his award from the network’s first ever presenter Richard Keys.
Wakeling started work in print journalism in the North and Midlands before moving to Fleet Street with The Observer, Daily Express, People and London Evening News.
In 1980 he moved into TV with TVS then to Mark McCormack’s IMG before joining satellite channel BSB.
Joining Sky Sports at its launch, he was one of the team who established the new service and as Head of Football he developed its acclaimed coverage of the F.A. Premier League.
Nine years ago he was made Managing Director of Sky Sports and under him Sky Sports has grown into a network of five dedicated sports channels.
