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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the winners of the Fair Play Menarini International Award?
Every year, great international champions are honored for their loyalty and integrity, both in sport and in life. Not only athletes: the honorees also include sports personalities, such as coaches, industry journalists, representatives of sports federations, and others.
Source: https://tg24.sky.it/sport/2025/07/02/premio-internazionale-fair-play-menarini-2025.
Is the Award also open to younger athletes?
Yes, the Fair Play Menarini International Award in the “Young Athletes” category aims to recognize the finest achievements of the new generations of athletes, while the Special Fiamme Gialle “Study and Sport” Award celebrates young champions who have achieved excellent results both in sport and in school.
What do the winners win and what happens to them?
They win the Fair Play Menarini Award trophy and become Fair Play Menarini Ambassadors. They are therefore committed to conveying the core values of fair play – ethics, loyalty, and respect – by setting an example every day, as athletes and as individuals.
Source: https://www.adnkronos.com/speciali/fair-play-menarini-2025/?refresh_ce.
Does the Fair Play Menarini Award honor all sports?
The Fair Play Menarini International Award involves athletes from all sports disciplines, both professional and amateur, including Paralympic sports. Tennis, soccer, volleyball, swimming, skiing, curling, rugby, basketball, shot put, fencing, diving, and more.
Source:https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premio_Internazionale_Fair_Play_Menarini.
Who organizes the Fair Play Menarini International Award?
The Award is organized by the Fair Play Menarini Foundation, which aims to promote the values of fair play nationally and internationally.
Who selects the winners?
The selection of candidates for the Fair Play Menarini Award is entrusted to an international jury composed of past winners, industry journalists, and representatives of sports institutions.
Source: https://www.fairplaymenarini.com/en/about-us/the-jury.
How many years has the Fair Play Menarini Award been in existence?
The Award was founded in 1997 and will celebrate its 30th edition in 2026.
Source: https://sport.sky.it/altri-sport/2023/07/06/premio-fair-play-menarini-2023-foto.
How many athletes have been awarded so far?
The Fair Play Menarini International Award has over 400 winners. Among them are names such as Federica Pellegrini, Carlton Myers, Javier Zanetti, Michael Schumacher, Casey Stoner, Carolina Kostner, Edwin Moses, Ian Thorpe, Gabriel Batistuta, Giancarlo Fisichella, Tommie Smith, Stefan Edberg, Fabio Cannavaro, and Luis Figo.
Source: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premio_Internazionale_Fair_Play_Menarini.
Where and when will the next awards ceremony be?
The awards ceremony for the 30th Fair Play Menarini International Award will be held on Thursday July 2, 2026, in Florence.
Who will be the 2026 Fair Play Menarini winners?
The winners will be announced in June during a press conference at CONI, attended by President Buonfiglio.
How can I attend the awards ceremony? Do I have to pay?
The awards ceremony is open to the public. You don’t have to pay; admission is free upon registration on TicketOne.
Can I watch the awards ceremony on TV or online?
Yes, the awards ceremony will be broadcast live on Sky TG24 (channel 501). A recording of the evening can be viewed on the Fair Play Menarini Award website and its YouTube channel.