IOC/IPC/IAKS AWARD

The IOC/IAKS AWARD is the only international architecture prize for sports and leisure facilities already in operation.

Competition rules IOC/IAKS AWARD 2009
Info-flyer IOC/IAKS AWARD 2009
Application forms IOC/IAKS AWARD 2009

Every two years since 1987, the IOC/IAKS AWARD has been commending sports facilities of exemplary design and function. The winning projects can be new buildings or existing facilities that have been extended or modernized.

The competition is sponsored by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Lausanne, and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS), Cologne.

Together with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in Bonn, the IAKS is also awarding the IPC/IAKS Distinction for sports facilities suitable for persons with a disability . The IPC/IAKS Distinction aims to promote accessibility to sports facilities and all other buildings in order to give people with a disability the opportunity to practise or view sport without limitation or barriers..

Eligible to compete are clients/operators (operators) and architects/engineers (designers). The entry must be submitted jointly by operators and designers.

The facilities (new, extended or modernized) must have been in successful operation for at least one year. According to their use and location, they are assigned to different facility categories and assessed according to certain selection criteria.

The projects selected by the Jury are commended with the IOC/IAKS AWARD for Exemplary Sports and Leisure Facilities. The prizes are conferred in Gold, Silver and Bronze. The submitted projects are also eligible for the IPC/IAKS DISTINCTION for Accessibility.

The results of the IOC/IAKS AWARD will be presented at the International IAKS Congress in conjunction with the International Trade Fair for Amenity Areas, Sports and Pool Facilities (FSB) in Cologne.
This includes:

• Presentation of the IOC/IAKS AWARD and the IPC/IAKS DISTINCTION during the opening ceremony of the IAKS Congress.
• Exhibition of the winning entries at the international trade fair FSB.
• Publication of details of all prize-winning entries in an extensive off-print (details of previous IOC/IAKS AWARDs)