The 2016 Ethics in Sports Award in the category “Outstanding Teamwork” goes to the leadership team of the Swiss football club FC Basel. By conferring the 2016 Ethics in Sports Award in the category ‘Outstanding Teamwork’ to FC Basel, the WFEB Board of Directors recognizes in particular the value based leadership style of the Management and Board of Administration of the FC Basel and its impact on the sustainable success of the Club. In times where in professional sports mostly the performance of individual sports stars or sports officials is highlighted, the Management and Board of Administration of the FC Basel showcases that collective leadership can be a major key to use synergies and create sustainable success. The Award was received by Mr. Bernhard Heusler, President, FC Basel.
