Conference Awards
Honoring exceptional papers, innovations, and community programs driving sports and health forward.
Recognized Categories
Best Research Paper Award
Recognizing outstanding scholarly contributions that present rigorous, cutting-edge findings in sports science, public policy, or health systems.
Evaluation Criteria:
Originality of research, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, and relevance to sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Award Package:
Certificate of Excellence, €500 cash prize, fee waiver for GCSDSH 2027, and fast-track publication in partner journals.
Young Researcher Award
Celebrating innovative research and promising career pathways of young scientists, graduate students, and early-stage postdocs.
Evaluation Criteria:
Applicant must be under 35, primary author of the abstract, demonstrating academic promise and research independence.
Award Package:
Emerging Scholar plaque, free registration for GCSDSH 2026, and a dedicated presentation slot in the keynote lineup.
Innovation in Sports & Health
Recognizing projects, startups, or initiatives that have successfully deployed technology (AI, wearables, software) to solve health challenges.
Evaluation Criteria:
Level of technological innovation, user adoption rate, scalability, and measurable health outcome improvements.
Award Package:
Innovation trophy, feature profile in the HEMB global newsletter, and direct networking matching with corporate investors.
Community Impact Award
Honoring localized public sports programs, school health initiatives, or community actions that have reduced inequality or improved active aging.
Evaluation Criteria:
Social inclusion metric improvements, long-term program sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and grassroots empowerment.
Award Package:
Community Leadership medal, €300 community grant, and inclusion in the HEMB Book of Best Practices.
How to Apply
All submitted full papers and abstract proposals are automatically evaluated by the Scientific Committee for the **Best Research Paper** and **Young Researcher** awards based on peer-review scores. No separate nomination is required.
For the **Innovation** and **Community Impact** awards, submissions can be made directly by coordinators, organizations, or sponsors by sending a 2-page project brief to our awards committee.
Nomination Deadlines
Abstract Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
Project Nominations Deadline: June 15, 2026