The Award Ceremony of the 4th edition of the ACES International Video Awards (AIVA), the contest organised by ACES Italia in collaboration with the European Parliament – Office in Italy, and masterfully hosted by anchorman Marco Ardemagni, which rewards the creativity of the municipalities awarded by ACES as European Capital/Region/City/Town/Community of Sport, was held on Saturday 12th of October

The Municipality of Naples, Italy, European Capital of Sport 2026, won the prize from the jury for Best Emotional Impact, an award sponsored by the Italian Sports Newspaper “Corriere dello Sport”

The City of Vieste (Italy) – who achieved the Decathlon Special Award -, Sanary sur mer (France), Vlora (Albania) and Jindruchev Hradec (Czechia), as well as the Region of Veneto (Italy), complete the list of awarded administrations (see at the 3rd page the list of Awarded Municipalities | Regions).

The Municipality of Genoa, Italy, after the title of European Capital of Sport 2024, adds to this fantastic year also the gem of the award for Best Overall Video, special prize Istituto per il Credito Sportivo e Culturale. An unforgettable year for the municipality that sealed a year that led Genoa to be “Queen of Europe” in the field of sport.