The Prizes
The Lush Spring Prize 2023
More than seventy exceptional projects and organisations have been short-listed for judging, and the winners will be announced in May.
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 – at least 4 awards of up to £10,000
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Young Award – at least 3 awards of up to £20,000
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Established Award – at least 2 awards of up to £25,000
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Influence Award – at least 2 awards of up to £25,000
For 2023 we also have two additional collaborative prizes:
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Ancient and Indigenous Wisdom Award – £21,000 will be awarded
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Permaculture Magazine Award – £15,000 will be awarded
Our panel of judges are from a wide spectrum of movements representing regenerative design, permaculture, food sovereignty, transition, biomimicry and eco-village networks. We have additional judges for the Ancient & Indigenous Wisdom and the Permaculture Magazine awards.
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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.
