Mainz City Honors Athletes: Submit Your Achievements Now!
On February 17, 2027, the state capital of Mainz will honor the outstanding achievements of its athletes. Whether in individual sports, team sports, youth leagues, or senior competitions—the city’s top athletes will receive the recognition they deserve for their achievements on this day.
Starting immediately, club boards can submit their 2026 athletic achievements through the official portal.
Who is eligible for an award? (Award Criteria)
Athletes are honored who, in the preceding year, met at least one of the following criteria:
- First place at German championships in the student, youth, or junior categories up to U23 championships, in the competitive or senior categories (age groups), as well as first place at the Special Olympics (National Games).
- First through third place at European Championships in the school, youth, or junior divisions up to U23 Championships, in the competitive or senior divisions (age groups).
- Places 1–6 at World Championships in the elementary, youth, or junior categories up to U23 Championships, as well as in the adult category, and places 1–3 in the senior category (age groups).
- Participation in the Olympic Games, Paralympics, Special Olympics World Games, or Deaflympics.
- Upon selection by the national governing body and actual participation in official international matches as a member of a German senior national team, after every fifth appearance.
The athletes to be honored competed as members of a Mainz sports club and achieved their athletic successes at national and/or international championships organized by the national governing bodies affiliated with the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB). Participants in the Special Olympics competed in the aforementioned events as part of a Mainz-based delegation (institutions for people with disabilities, sports clubs, or family delegations).
Additional requirements:
The national championships were officially announced by the governing bodies. The respective international championships have been officially recognized by the governing bodies.
You can find the detailed requirements here:
Important Deadlines and Dates
- Eligibility Period: All athletic achievements attained during the 2026 calendar year will be considered.
- Submission Deadline: Entries must be submitted via the online platform by January 3, 2027. Submissions received after this date will not be considered.
- Date of the ceremony: The official presentation of the awards and certificates will take place on February 17, 2027, at the Lerchenberg Community Center. All athletes to be honored will receive a written invitation in advance.
Do you have any questions?
The Sports Department of the State Capital of Mainz is happy to assist you:
Email: sportlerehrungstadt.mainzde
Phone: 06131-12-2578/12-3667