The EOC Order of Merit is the highest recognition of the European Olympic Committees and it is awarded for particularly distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement. The EOC Order of Merit was created in 1995, involving the award of a decoration to be worn personally by the recipient.

Besides the EOC Order of Merit, the European Olympic Laurel Award have been created in 2007. It is remitted in recognition of outstanding roles in the promotion and development of Sport and it is given on occasion of the EOC General Assembly.

The EOC Piotr Nurowski Prize for Best European Young Athlete was created in 2011 to remember our dear friend and the great man of Olympism Piotr Nurowski, and through his example and his memory encourage young athletes to pursue a career in top sport, as well as inspire future generations to adopt a healthy lifestyle based on Olympic values and principles.

The Janez Kocijančič Award has been created in honor of Janez Kocijančič, former President of the European Olympic Committees, who passed away in 2020.
This Award is conferred every four years to the best female and male athlete who participated in the European Games held the year before. It includes also a cash prize for each of them to support their sports career.