What types of proposals can be submitted? The following criteria serve as a basis and guide and may be highlighted in the application:

• exemplary sports activities, e.g., in the areas of integration, prevention, equality, and family- and intergenerational programs
• exceptional sports and social programs and achievements (e.g., international exchanges, Fair Play Cup, team-building initiatives, hosting national and international championships, tournaments with a nationwide scope)
• Sports collaborations between the club and other institutions (e.g., with associations, schools, or kindergartens)
• Promotion of volunteer work
• Proactive construction initiatives
• Initiatives in new trend sports
• Innovative concepts

Applications may be submitted informally (including via video), specifying the respective institution and the contact person along with the necessary contact information (address, phone number, and email address).

A sample application form is also available for download at the bottom of this page. For technical reasons, we are unfortunately unable to accept USB drives.

Note: Projects that have already been submitted and awarded prizes in the past eight years cannot be resubmitted.

Prizes Prizes totaling 5
,750 euros will be awarded. A jury will decide on the awarding and funding of the individual prizes.

Evaluation Period January
1 through December 31, 2025

Eligibility, Application Process, and Submission Deadline

Eligible to participate in this competition are all clubs from Mainz registered with the Rhineland-Palatinate State Sports Federation, all public schools in Mainz, and other groups active in recreational sports that can demonstrate they have been practicing their sport in Mainz for an extended period of time.

In addition, sports enthusiasts may submit proposals for club programs/projects and other activities that meet one of the above criteria via the address below. The Sports Department of the State Capital of Mainz will then contact the relevant institution regarding an official application.

A jury will evaluate the submissions and decide on the awarding and funding of the individual prizes. The jury consists of representatives from HDI Global SE, the Mainz City Sports Association, 1. FSV Mainz 05, the City of Mainz, and the Mainz sports press. In addition, a top athlete from Mainz will be invited to the jury meeting.

The winners of the Mainz Sports Award will be notified in writing.

The award ceremony will take place, if possible, in a high-profile setting.