Application
Apply for the Future of Sports Consumer Award
Submit your product or digital service for independent consumer testing and award consideration.
Before You Apply
Three Things to Know
01
Eligible Products
Your product or digital service should already be commercially available or scheduled to launch very soon.
02
Participation Fee
€990 per submitted product. There are no hidden costs and no additional fees for winning.
03
Test Samples
Physical products should be available as one to two test samples.
Application Details
What We Need From You
Company & Contact
- Company and brand name
- Contact person, role, email and phone
- Company website
- Selected category
Product Information
- Product or service name and type
- 100–150 word description
- Features and consumer benefits
- Market status, launch date and price
- Product URL and target group
Materials & Samples
Share Links Instead of Large Attachments
Product Materials
- Three to five high-resolution images
- Fact sheet or press information
- Brand and product credits
- Video or additional media
Please provide one central download link whenever possible.
Test Samples
- Available sizes, models or variants
- Earliest availability date
- Shipping contact
Please do not ship products before receiving confirmation.
Ready to Apply?
Open the Application Template
Until our dedicated application platform is available, applications are submitted by email using a pre-filled template. Click the button below. Your email program will open with the recipient, CC, subject line and complete application structure already prepared.
Next Steps
What Happens After Submission?
The Future of Sports Hub team will review your application and confirm whether the product is eligible for the selected category. If accepted, you will receive details about timing, invoicing, test samples, editorial materials, product testing and next steps.
Questions
Do You Have Questions About the Submission Process?
We look forward to hearing from you and will be happy to help with the application process.
Team
Project Management
Florian von Stuckrad
CMO, MPM AG
+49 176 30889804
Philipp Kamp
Key Account Management, MPM AG
+49 179 4884587
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Innovative sports brands may submit physical products or digital services that are already commercially available or scheduled to launch very soon.
What does participation cost?
The participation fee is €990 per submitted product. There are no hidden costs and no additional fees for winning.
How many test samples are required?
Physical products should generally be available as one to two test samples. Please do not ship anything before receiving confirmation and shipping instructions from the Future of Sports Hub team.
What happens after I submit the application?
The team reviews the submission and confirms whether the product is eligible for the selected category. Accepted applicants receive details about timing, invoicing, editorial materials, product testing, test samples and the next steps.
What does every participant receive?
Participants receive editorial placement in a dedicated Future of Sports Hub listicle, distribution through Future of Sports Hub channels, independent real-world product testing, detailed consumer feedback and authentic content generated during testing.
How are the winners selected?
Selected Consumer Experts from the Future of Sports Hub Collab Club test the products in real-world conditions. The independent testing results determine the final ranking. The two highest-rated products in each category receive the Consumer Award.
I cannot open the application template. What should I do?
Copy the template below into a new email, complete the requested information and send it to fvs@mpm-ag.de, with contact@futureofsportshub.com in CC and the subject Application – Future of Sports Consumer Award.
We would like to submit the following product or service for the Future of Sports Consumer Award. Please find all relevant information below.
— COMPANY & CONTACT —
Company:
Brand:
Contact person:
Role:
Email:
Phone:
Website:
Social handles (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok):
— PRODUCT & CATEGORY —
Selected category:
Product or service name:
Product type:
Market status:
Launch date:
Recommended retail price:
Product URL:
Target group and intended use:
— PRODUCT STORY & EDITORIAL INPUT —
Short description (100–150 words):
Key features and consumer benefits – please provide three clearly defined USPs that we can use for communication:
What makes the product different?:
What was the most important challenge, insight or turning point during the development process? Please describe it in a way that can be used for editorial coverage:
Communication coordination contact (name and email):
— MATERIALS & SAMPLES —
Download link for materials:
Test samples available:
Available sizes, models or variants:
Earliest availability:
Shipping contact:
By sending this email, I confirm that the information provided is correct and that we would like to participate in the selected award category.
Ready, set, submit – see you at the finish line!
Cheers,
[Name]