Tampere Invites Finland's 2026 Champions and International Medalists to Athlete Awards

Finnish national champions and international medalists from 2026 can register for the city's athlete awards. To apply, athletes and teams must register by 4 December 2026 via an online form or by email to [email protected], the City of Tampere says. Final selections will be made around the turn of the year. Personal invitations will be sent by early 2027.

Eligibility covers general-series Finnish champions, individuals or teams. It also includes medalists at Nordic, European or World Championships in the general series, and medalists at world or European championships for disability sports. Athletes or teams that have already received other awards from the city are not eligible. Applicants should consult the published instructions for full details on required documentation and submission procedures.

The athlete awards follow the city's civic awards in October, when a Second World War veteran and four cultural figures were recognised at the Tampere Day civic awards.