The VTW Sportchallenge has become a beloved company tradition. Every year, participants—now half of the entire VTW team—are eager to integrate exercise into their daily routines. The award ceremony, held for the first time in the picturesque setting of the Domäne Wachau, marked the festive conclusion of this successful initiative. An exclusive tour of the renowned winery, including a visit to the wine cellar and vineyards, was followed by a convivial wine tasting – a team-building experience that not only impressed with its culinary delights, but also further strengthened the sense of community. The day ended with a visit to a wine tavern, where the prizes and certificates were ceremoniously presented to the participants.
In total, the VTW team racked up an impressive 88,000 active minutes during the sports challenge – whether through running, cycling, hiking, or other sporting activities. One of the participants sums up just how ambitious everyone really is: “I fought for my place until the last minute before midnight – and even went for a short run during a party when I saw that a colleague had overtaken me. And it definitely paid off!” The ten most committed participants were rewarded with prizes worth a total of over €1,000 at the award ceremony. Managing Director Manfred Schinko is enthusiastic about the commitment of the employees: “At the beginning, it was ‘just’ a nice event in which a few colleagues took part. In the meantime, it has developed into a real challenge in which every active minute counts. It’s great to see how committed our team is, even in their free time – it shows how much energy and cohesion there is in our team.”
With this campaign, VTW is pursuing a clear goal: the sustainable promotion of health and well-being in the workplace. Regular exercise not only has a positive effect on physical fitness, but also on work performance. This includes lower sickness rates, better concentration, a more balanced work-life balance, and greater resilience in everyday working life. The sports challenge will remain a fixed part of VTW’s annual program in the future – true to the motto: Exercise not only strengthens the body, but also the team spirit within the company.
