IPC IAKS Distinction 2021

The IPC IAKS Distinction aims at increasing the accessibility of all sports and leisure faciltiies and architectural structures in order to offer all people opportunities to practise and view sport freely and without barriers. For the competition, the facility must already have proven itself in operation. Entitled to enter the 2021 competition are newly built facilities as well as expansions, modernizations, rehabilitations or conversions of existing buildings and facilities. The facilities must have been completed and gone into operation between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2020. Temporary venue infrastructure/architecture (e.g. demountable or relocatable infrastructure for major sport events) may also be entered in the competition. Submissions can be entered in the following competition categories, ranging from small neighbourhood facilities to buildings for large-scale events: - Major outdoor stadiums - Community outdoor grounds and public areas - Multipurpose halls and major arenas - Indoor facilities for sports, leisure and recreation - Pools, spas and wellness facilities - Specialised facilities for sports, leisure and recreation Further information under iaks.sport/award/award-2021