Recognising and celebrating the achievements of individuals, sport organisations and stakeholders that have successfully promoted sport and physical activity across Europe. The EU has consistently recognised the vital role that sport plays in sustaining and advancing its economic and social model.

The past #BeActive Awards and #BeInclusive EU Sport Awards celebrated outstanding initiatives and commitments to promote inclusive participation in sport and physical activity, and encouraged people to stay active. The #BeActive EU Sport Awards build on these efforts. They aim to highlight and reward the contributions of sport organisations and individuals to a Union based on equity and shared values. The objective of this competition is to present best practice initiatives and to introduce inspiring individuals in the field of sport in Europe. The awards have 5 categories.

• Physical activity
  This award recognises initiatives that have successfully encouraged physical activity at all levels.
  It recognises efforts that inspire and create opportunities for people of all ages to integrate movement into their daily lives. This fosters a more active and healthier society. This may include activities promoting physical activity across
• education and training establishments
• non-formal learning environments
• workplaces
• local communities.