Alexander Helwig nominated for #VICTOR2026

Major recognition for the work being done in Austrian ice hockey: Alexander Helwig, Managing Director of the Austrian Ice Hockey Federation (ÖEHV), has been nominated for #VICTOR2026. With this award, Sport Business Magazin annually honours individuals, companies and initiatives that shape the sports business in Austria.

In the "Sports Manager of the Year" category, presented by Privatuniversität Schloss Seeburg, Helwig has made it into the top five. Also nominated are Oliver Glasner (Nottingham Forest head coach), Dietmar Kühbauer (LASK head coach), Roswitha Stadlober (President of the Austrian Ski Federation) and Herwig Straka (CEO and founder of the e|motion Group).

ÖEHV Managing Director Alexander Helwig: "It is a great honour to be nominated among such illustrious company. However, this nomination is a success for the entire team, a sign of the good work at the ÖEHV and, at the same time, a promise for the future. I would also like to thank the Executive Board for the trust it has placed in me."

Online voting runs until Monday (16 November 2026) at 12 noon. Voting is available at victor.sportbusinessmagazin.com. Once voting has closed, the top 3 will be confirmed. Their exact placing will be announced at the ceremonial VICTOR award presentation on Tuesday (24 November) at the Salzburg Chamber of Commerce.

Vote here: Vote for ÖEHV Managing Director Alexander Helwig now!