The Prizes
There are 19 recipients of the 2025 Prize, from more than 16 different countries, sharing a prize fund of around £250,000 to invest in regenerative work.
The 2025 prizes are awarded across seven categories.
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Intentional Award – (£40,000 prize fund) went to four young and newly developing projects
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Young Award – (£60,000 prize fund) went to three recipients that have a proven track record and are seeking to expand or develop
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Established Award – (£50,000 prize fund) went to two organisations considered to be beacons of regeneration that have withstood the test of time
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Influence and Agroecology Awards – (£45,000 prize fund) went to three organisations that are campaigning or lobbying to influence policy, regulation or public opinion in support of regeneration.
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Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Award – (£20,000 prize fund provided by Be The Earth Foundation and the Savitri Trust.) went to three recipients
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Permaculture Magazine Award – (£25,000 prize fund) provided by Permaculture Magazine) went to four recipients
The 2025 Lush Spring Prize received well over 600 applications, from every continent (except Antarctica) and some countries, such as Japan, Zambia and Myanmar, being represented on the shortlist for the first time.
Our diverse panel of judges are from a wide spectrum of movements representing regenerative design, permaculture, food sovereignty, transition, biomimicry and eco-village networks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
