In three days, we will know who will be awarded in what’s always been a special night to remember in the BEC Congress.
While people will start to arrive to Baku tomorrow, the 2023 BEC Congress is officially starting this Friday and in the evening of Saturday, many special people will be awarded for their outstanding achievements in 2022.
The event promises to be an exciting evening of entertainment, glamour, and recognition of excellence. The awards ceremony include several categories: BEC Male Player of the Year, BEC Female Player of the Year, BEC Young Player of the Year, BEC Senior Player of the Year, BEC Para Badminton Player of the Year, BEC Coach of the Year, BEC Diversity Award, BEC Technical Officials Award, BEC Fan Player of the Year, and BEC Shot of the Year.
This year’s inductee to the BEC Hall of Fame will also be announced during the gala, a recognition of outstanding performances by European badminton players in their careers. This is a lifetime-achievement award for retired top European players.
Find below the full lists of categories and nominees:
BEC Male Player of the Year
BEC Female Player of the Year
BEC Young Player of the Year
BEC Senior Player of the Year
BEC Para Badminton Player of the Year
BEC Coach of the Year
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Jeppe Ludvigsen
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P.K. Rohde
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Sune Gavnholt
BEC Diversity Award
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“Badminton and living together” - a project to bring students from Jewish and Arab schools together to play badminton, create acceptance, diversity, and exchange between cultures
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Oleksii Dniprov - president Ukrainian Badminton Federation
The BEC Awards Gala are an opportunity to not only recognise the dedication of those who have contributed to the development of our sport in Europe, but also an opportunity to showcase the achievements and highlights of the most memorable moments of the year.
We will be updating our platforms from Baku with live updates of the winners. The 2023 BEC Awards gala promises to be an unforgettable event.