ENAS Award

Celebrating best practices & impact in university sport

The ENAS Award celebrates outstanding initiatives, projects, and individuals that make a meaningful impact in the field of university sport and physical activity. Presented within the ENAS community, the award highlights innovation, inclusion, quality, and long-term value in sports services and programmes across higher education institutions.

By recognizing excellence and sharing successful practices, the ENAS Award aims to inspire members, promote continuous improvement, and showcase achievements that can serve as models for others. It reflects ENAS’s commitment to advancing university sport through creativity, collaboration, and professional excellence.

Do you have a project that is transforming

university sport at your institution?

The ENAS Award is your chance to share your success story, inspire others,

and gain recognition across Europe.

The registration for the ENAS Award 2026 will open in July.

Come back later!

FAQ ABOUT THE ENAS AWARD

Who can apply?

Applications are open to all ENAS Members.

Check the 2025 regulations here.

Why apply?

  • €2,000 cash prize for the winner

  • International recognition: showcase your project during the ENAS Forum & Assembly

  • Networking & visibility: connect with peers and decision-makers from across Europe

  • Impact: inspire other members with your innovative approach to student sport.

When to apply?

Applications open every year, a few months before the ENAS Forum.

How to apply?

  1. Check eligibility: applications are open to all ENAS members with projects that have been active for at least 3 months. You can check the regulations here.

  2. Submit your application: complete the online form and confirm agreement with the regulations. It just take a few minutes.

  3. Wait for the Selection Committee’s decision.

How is the selection process?

  • A Selection Committee will shortlist 3 best practices.

  • Shortlisted projects will be presented at the ENAS Forum.

  • During the Forum, ENAS members will vote to choose the winner.

  • The winner will be announced during the Closing Ceremony at the Forum.

Are you in the shortlist?

Get ready to present!

Shortlisted members will present their project (max. 10 minutes) during the ENAS Forum.

Still need some inspiration?

Check out our previous winners videos below

All previous winners:

  • 2025 HAY - How are you? - University of Potsdam, Germany

  • 2024 Outdoor Adventure Series - Middlesex University London, UK

  • 2023 Open Campus - Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

  • 2022 Uni-Sport-O-Mat - Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

  • 2020 Sustainable Happiness - Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands

  • 2019 Game of Tuk - Technischen Universität Kaiserslautern, Germany

  • 2018 Tilburg University Vitality - Tilburg University, Netherlands

  • 2017 Leicester Academy - University of Leicester, United Kingdom

  • 2016 Active Break Time - University of Wuppertal, Germany

  • 2015 Bottom's Up! Sit Less, Feel Better - University of Turku, Finland

  • 2014 Go Fit/One Big Thing - Imperial College London, United Kingdom

  • 2013 Exercise as Medicine - Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands

  • 2012 Trinity Olympians - Trinity College Dublin, Republic of Ireland

  • 2011 City Keep on Playing Sport - City University London, United Kingdom