The Austrian Women's Run Award

The Austrian Women's Run Award - originated in 2004 by the organisers of the Austrian Women's Run - is dedicated to courageous women who are willing to fight for their ideals and who set an example for other women.

The award is sponsored by dm - drogeriemarkt and created by artist Judith.P.Fischer; the material is bronze and the size approximately 25 cm.

2007

Stella Deetjen

She is called "the star of Benares"
and helps leprosy-ill children in India

2006

Tegla Loroupe

One of the fastest female marathon runners in the world who fights against war and poverty in Africa through her peace foundation

2005

Kathrine Switzer

The pioneer of women's runs and the very first official female participant in a marathon

2004

Waris Dirie

UN special ambassador, bestselling author and fighter against the mutilation of women