25th Anniversary with a Spectacular Awards Gala

On 12 December, ACES held an unforgettable Awards Gala at the European Parliament, commemorating its 25th anniversary with a celebration of sport, health and innovation in three outstanding capitals: Monaco (World), Tallinn (Europe) and Chihuahua (America).

The event, a true milestone of the year, brought together representatives from around the world to honour cities that have excelled in the promotion of sport and physical activity. Each of the award-winning cities demonstrated its commitment to fostering healthier and more active communities, embodying the ACES spirit: Sport for All.

Adding to the significance of the evening, ACES had the privilege of the presence of Commissioner Micallef, who made his first official appearance since taking office. His participation underlined the importance of collaboration and the shared vision of a healthier and more inclusive future through sport.

ACES extends its warmest congratulations to all the award winners and its deepest gratitude to those who helped make this night so special. Here's to another 25 years of inspiring innovation and the promotion of the values of sport around the world!

Award winners:

WORLD CAPITAL OF SPORT

• Monaco

EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF SPORT

• Tallinn (Estonia)

AMERICAN CAPITAL OF SPORT

• Chihuahua (Mexico)

EUROPEAN TOWNS OF SPORT

• Alcaudete (Spain)

• Barr (France)

• Calanda (Spain)

• Caorle (Italy)

• Castrignano del Capo (Italy)

• Celakovice (Czech Republic)

• Jindrichuv Hradec (Czech Republic)

• Luarca (Spain)

• Marianske Lazne (Czech Republic)

• Novalja (Croatia)

• Pennes Mirabeau (France)

• Perros Guirec (France)

• Sozopol (Bulgaria)

• Varallo (Italy)

• Vieste (Italy)

EUROPEAN CITIES OF SPORT

• Agen (France)

• Alcobendas (Spain)

• Altinordu (Turkey)

• Ascoli Piceno (Italy)

• Chieti (Italy)

• Esch sur Alzette (Luxembourg)

• Jesolo (Italy)

• Limoges (France)

• Matosinhos (Portugal)

• Mogliano Veneto (Italy)

• Novara (Italy)

• Presov (Slovakia)

• Santurtzi (Spain)

• Segovia (Spain)

• Seregno (Italy)

• Shkodra (Albania)

• Strasbourg (France)

• Tabor (Czech Republic)

• Taranto (Italy)

• Tbilisi (Georgia)

• Toledo (Spain)

• Trebinje (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

• Venaria Reale (Italy)

EUROPEAN ISLAND OF SPORT

• La Maddalena (Italy)

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES OF SPORT

• Alpe Cimbra (Italy)

• Agglomération de Bastia (France)

• Enjoy Sport Sile Piave (Italy)

EUROPEAN REGIONS OF SPORT

• Principality of Asturias (Spain)

• Liguria (Italy)

• Istria (Croatia)

EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF WINTER SPORTS

• Erzurum (Turkey)

EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF INTEGRATION AND VOLUNTEERING

• Cernusco sul Naviglio (Italy)

AMERICAN TOWN OF SPORT

• Puerto Salgar (Colombia)

AMERICAN CITIES OF SPORT

• Chorrillos (Peru)

• Manta (Ecuador)

• Cota (Colombia)

• Portoviejo (Ecuador)

• Samborondón (Ecuador)

AMERICAN REGIONS OF SPORT

• Pernambuco (Brazil)

• Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

HEALTHY AND SPORTING COMPANIES AWARD

• Prosegur (Spain)

• TCS (LATAM)

• Naturgy (Spain)