The organic sector is innovative, sustainable, and inspiring. What better way to celebrate it than by recognizing the most outstanding and innovative contributors who help reduce the environmental and climate impact of agriculture? That’s the goal of the EU Organic Awards—a set of prizes designed to raise public awareness of organic production in the EU, improve the accessibility and affordability of organic products, and showcase sustainable projects and initiatives that add real value.
7 Awards in 6 Categories
The fourth edition of the awards will grant a total of seven prizes across six different categories:
- Best organic farmer (female) and Best organic farmer (male): Recognizes a certified organic male and female farmer who have carried out innovative projects and initiatives, with a focus on young farmers up to 40 years old.
- Best organic region/bio-district: Highlights a region or bio-district that has developed a sustainable project that provides real added value to organic production and consumption.
- Best organic city: Recognizes a city where an innovative and inspiring project has been implemented, having a positive impact on organic production and consumption.
- Best organic food processing SME: Awards a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) that processes organic products.
- Best organic food retailer: Recognizes a retailer selling organic products that has developed an innovative project.
- Best organic restaurant/food service: Highlights a restaurant or food service (independent or part of a hotel) that includes certified organic options on its menu.
The awards are open to any actor or institution within the EU along the organic value chain that contributes to greater affordability and/or accessibility of organic products in the EU through a noteworthy project. This includes organic farmers, cities or regions that serve organic food in hospitals, schools, and other public establishments, as well as entities that promote organic production or food businesses within the organic supply chain with a unique approach. Applications are accepted in all official EU languages.
Applications will remain open until Sunday, April 27
Applications Open Until Sunday, April 27
Applications will remain open until Sunday, April 27. All submitted applications will be evaluated by an expert jury composed of representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions, COPA-COGECA and IFOAM Organics Europe. The jury will assess applications based on criteria of excellence, innovation, sustainability, and the potential to replicate the project in other parts of the EU.
The awards ceremony will take place on September 23, as part of the EU organic day celebrations.
About the EU Organic Awards
Established in 2022, the EU Organic Awards are jointly organized by the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, the European Committee of the Regions, COPA-COGECA, and IFOAM Organics Europe with the aim of highlighting the key role of organic production in achieving the goals of the European Green Deal and the ‘Farm to Fork’ and ‘Biodiversity’ Strategies.
- Further information available at www.agriculture.ec.europa.eu
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