Celebrating Integration Through football: The HFV Integration Prize
Football’s unique power lies in its ability to unite people from all walks of life, fostering connections across cultures and generations. In today’s world, the role of sports in promoting integration is more vital than ever.
Hamburg’s Commitment to Inclusive Football
The city of Hamburg, with its diverse population, exemplifies this commitment. Many local football clubs not only pursue sporting excellence but also actively dedicate themselves to inclusive initiatives. This dedication deserves recognition and serves as a model for others.
The HFV Integration prize: Recognizing Exemplary Work
The Hamburg Football Association (HFV) proudly awards an annual Integration Prize, generously supported by S-Bahn Hamburg, to acknowledge clubs demonstrating outstanding commitment to integration through football. this year marks the 16th anniversary of this critically important award.The prize, valued at €5,000, aims to inspire further efforts towards peaceful coexistence and cultural understanding within our communities.
Eligibility and Submission Details
Who Can Apply?
Any football club affiliated with the Hamburg Football Association is eligible to participate by showcasing their integration-focused activities. Examples of qualifying initiatives can be found on the HFV website under the “integration” section.How to Apply:
The application form is available online: https://forms.office.com/e/BvD40uhgvD.
Please complete the form thoroughly and submit it by the deadline. Within the application, provide a detailed description of your club’s integration activities. Supporting documentation – such as project concepts, press coverage, photographs, or project reports – can be emailed to tessa.stolt@hfv.de to aid the jury’s evaluation.
application Deadline:
The deadline for submissions is Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Prize Process and Award ceremony
Following the application deadline, a jury will carefully review all submissions and select a winner.
The award ceremony will be held on September 19, 2025, during the HFV annual reception.
Important Considerations
Applications shoudl focus on activities implemented in 2024 and 2025, or those currently ongoing.
Please note that legal recourse is not available regarding the jury’s decision.
Past winners
Here is a list of previous recipients of the HFV Integration Prize:
2008: 1. FFC Wilhelmsburg
2009: Teutonia 05
2010: Germania Schnelsen
2011: SV Nettelnburg-Allermöhe
2012: SC Sternschanze
2013: FC Süderelbe
2014: Altona 93
2015: FC Türkiye
2016: SSV Rantzau
2017: SC Condor
2018: Niendorfer TSV
2019: ESV unity
2022: KS Polonia
2023: SC Condor
* 2024: HFC Falke