Sportswoman Honoured
In Germany, at the end of each year, outstanding sportsmen and women are
honoured at the German Sports Journalist’s Ball in Frankfurt am Main. And, Sinn
Spezialuhren, the watch-makers that have a close association with that city, is
also on hand to make a special presentation. Athletes are not only recognised
for their endeavours in the sporting arena; there is also an award that honours
an athletes social commitment, humanitarianism and fairness; this is the
so-called ‘Athlete with a Heart’ award. In 2009 the European and World champion
javelin thrower Steffi Nerius (37) was honoured for her commitment to the
‘Aclive’ organization, an athletic association that’s meets the needs of the
physically handicapped. Sinn Spezialuhren presented the four-time German
champion with a Model 356 PILOT II watch.