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.
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.
This prize is for individuals, communities, aspiring businesses or newly formed groups and organisations to help establish a strong foundation from which to grow.
For groups or organisations who are 1-5 years old and are looking for a boost to expand or develop their work.
For groups or organisations who are seen as beacons – ones that demonstrate success and are standing the test of time.
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.