Home of Laureus Sport for Good

​Since 2009, the Grand Tirolia has been the "Home of Laureus" in Austria. It is thereby not only the host of the annual Laureus Media Awards in November, which invites sports and media elites from Germany and Austria, it is also committed to the overall Laureus idea. Throughout the entire year, the resort collects items on various occasions for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Germany/Austria (www.laureus.de). Guests of the Grand Tirolia can also support the Laureus projects: The Grand Tirolia donates 1 Euro for every guest and night, every guest may contribute his or her own personal donation to that.

Matthias Engel, Managing Director of the Grand Tirolia Golf & Ski Resorts, supports the close collaboration with the Laureus Sports for Good Foundation Germany/Austria: "We’re very happy to be the host of this first-class prize ceremony for another three years after we award the Laureus Media Prize in November 2011. The entire Grand Tirolia team is committed to the foundation’s idea. The modern and sporty orientation of our facility is surely optimally suited to all guests of the awards ceremony. The wonderful idea of the Laureus Foundation of supporting people with our means will also be an honor and pleasure for us in the coming three years."

According to Anders Sundt Jensen, head of brand communication for Mercedes-Benz Cars and Executive Director of Laureus, "With the Grand Tirolia Golf & Ski Resort we have found the optimal partner for this unique event. The entire team is focused and shows tremendous commitment. You feel there that every employee’s heart is for Laureus."

Since 2005, German and Austrian media that have communicated the topic in their reporting in an exceptional manner are distinguished at the Laureus Media Prize. In addition, outstanding projects that use the sport to help disadvantaged children are also honored.