The Prizes
There are 20 winners of the 2021 Prize, from 16 different countries.
The 2021 prizes are awarded across six categories: Intentional, Young, Established and Influence Awards, a Youth In Permaculture Prize (run in partnership with Abundant Earth Foundation) and Ancient and Indigenous Wisdom Award (run in partnership with Be The Earth Foundation); investing more than £220,000 in regenerative work.
We received hundreds of nominations, and more than 50 projects and organisations were short-listed.
The main prize categories again cover the ideas stage, through to young and established organisations, and campaigns to influence policy or public opinion towards a more regenerative society.
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Intentional Award – 4 winners sharing a prize fund of £40,000
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Young Award – 4 winners sharing a prize fund of £60,000
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Established Award – 2 winners sharing a prize fund of £50,000
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Influence Award – 3 winners sharing a prize fund of £50,000
For 2021 we have two additional exploratory special awards; one for indigenous and traditional knowledge-led projects and organisations, and another to honour young people working in permaculture.
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Ancient and Indigenous Wisdom Award – 3 winners sharing £10,000
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Youth in Permaculture Prize – 4 winners sharing £10,000
2021 day of celebration
Saturday 23rd was a day of celebration where we publicly announced the 2021 Prize recipients, and explored the different approaches being taken to eco-social regeneration, celebrating the crucial work being done by all the projects shortlisted for Spring Prize 2021.
You can watch a YouTube recording of the live-streamed event below.
Throughout the day we virtually traveled the world, introducing and celebrating the 2021 Spring Prize recipients’ inspiring work. We visited projects live at local celebrations- exploring the many different approaches being taken to eco-social regeneration around the world.
We were supported on this journey by a number of musicians and artists, including:
- a live performance from Permatil in Timor-Leste;
- original songs from members of the Permayouth network and a project in Namibia;
- songs from the Landworkers’ Alliance
- a special Songs from the Forest concert brought to you from the forests of southern Chile.
Throughout the week we are sharing photos, videos and podcasts via the Spring Prize media channels:
Facebook: @lushspringprize
Twitter: @lushspringprize
Instagram: @lushspringprize
Vimeo: vimeo.com/lushspringprize
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Intentional Award
This prize is for individuals, communities, aspiring businesses or newly formed groups and organisations to help establish a strong foundation from which to grow. There are at least 4 Intentional awards, of up to £10,000 in prize money.
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Young Award
For groups or organisations who are 1-5 years old and are looking for a boost to expand or develop their work. There are at least 3 Young Projects awards, of up to £20,000 in prize money.
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Established Award
For groups or organisations who are seen as beacons – ones that demonstrate success and are standing the test of time. There are at least 2 Established Projects awards, of up to £25,000 in prize money.
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Influence Award
This prize is for local, national or international organisations and networks that have a core focus on campaigning or lobbying to influence policy, regulation or public opinion in support of regeneration. There are at least 2 Influence awards, of up to £25,000 in prize money.
Chimwemwe Chima (left) and Gloria Banda (right) leave a Malawi Schools Permaculture Club teachers’ meeting, having collected their trees and tools for Luwazi school’s Permaculture club. Photo by Kate Walkom.
