Annual awards

The endowment recognizes creative individuals for outstanding achievements and long-term contributions to the development of their field. To this end, the endowment annually awards one lifetime achievement award, one grand award and annual awards. These awards are given based on proposals or on the endowment’s own initiative. Justified proposals must be submitted to the endowment by November 20. Detailed information is available in the distribution rules.

The annual awards of the Physical Culture and Sports Endowment are presented each year at the joint gala event of the sports sector, "Sports Stars of the Year." 

The grand award and lifetime achievement award are presented at the joint gala event of the Cultural Endowment.