Save the Date: 24 - 26 June 2027

Award Announcement

SMHS and TEB Award 2025

The Organizing Committee of the Sports, Medicine and Health Summit in collaboration with the Editorial Board of Translational Exercise Biomedicine will present the following honors:

  • Excellent Oral Presentation Award 
    Prize: €1000
  • Excellent Post Presentation Award 
    Prize: €600

These awards recognize outstanding contributions in the field of exercise and sport medicine science as presented during the summit. We look forward to celebrating scientific excellence with all participants.

The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, 28 June from 10:00 - 10:15 am in Hall E.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Presenters must be registered participants of the summit.
  • Presentations must be delivered in-person during the official oral presentation sessions.
  • The presenter must be the first author or corresponding author of the work presented.

Judging Guidelines:
Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of experts appointed by the Organizing Committee and the Translational Exercise Biomedicine Editorial Board, based on the following criteria:

  • Scientific merit and originality
  • Clarity and quality of presentation
  • Relevance and impact of the research
  • Engagement with the audience and ability to address questions

We look forward to your participation and to celebrating the excellence of emerging and established researchers in the field.

German Journal of Sports Medicine

DZSM Young Investigator Award 2025: Promoting Excellence in Sports Medicine Research

As part of the Sports, Medicine and Health Summit, the German Journal of Sports Medicine (DZSM) will present the DZSM Young Investigator Award for the first time.

The award aims to promote thematic and methodological diversity in sports medicine research, highlight outstanding work by early-career researchers, and foster scientific exchange and visibility for emerging talents.

The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, 28 June from 10:00 - 10:15 am in Hall E.

Award & Prize Money 

Prize Money: €200  
Additional Benefits for Awardees:  

  • Official certificate of recognition 
  • Complimentary registration for the Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2025 
  • Opportunity for free publication in the DZSM 

Award Ceremony & Visibility 
The award will be presented during the Summit. The winners will be featured through DZSM’s communication channels (website, newsletter, social media). In addition, short profiles of the awardees will be published to showcase role models for the scientific community. 

Evaluation Criteria 
Submissions will be evaluated by the DZSM jury based on the following criteria: 

  • Scientific excellence and originality 
  • Relevance and innovative contribution to sports medicine and exercise science 
  • Quality and clarity of presentation 
  • Practical relevance and forward-looking impact of the findings 

The selection process was based on a defined scoring system. The final decision was made in April 2025.