The JBF Award originated from the ideas of John Blankenstein. John dedicated himself to a sports world where everyone feels the freedom to be themselves. He was truly a figurehead in this.

The JBF Award recognises individuals and organisations that contribute to a more inclusive and accessible sporting world for the LGBTQA+ community. With this award, we celebrate the many great initiatives on this theme and want to highlight the nominated individuals and organisations.

Who deserves this recognition in 2026? We will decide that together! Do you know a person or an organisation that would deserve this award? Submit it!

Every individual and organisation that has made an inspiring contribution to improving inclusivity and accessibility for LGBTIQA+ people in the world of sport:

• An individual or an organisation
• Voluntary or paid
• Commercial or non-profit
• Known or unknown

The jury focuses primarily on impact: has the nominated individual or organisation set something in motion or brought about structural change? What was the role of the nominated individual or organisation in this process? In addition, the jury considers the extent of the impact and what makes the approach so special.

How will it continue?

The form will take you about five minutes to fill in. Above all, write in your own words. The jury likes to read stories, so the more concrete the better!