The Prizes
There are 17 recipients of the 2023 Prize, from 15 different countries.
The prizes are awarded across six categories: Intentional, Young, Established and Influence Awards, an Ancient and Indigenous Wisdom Award (run in partnership with Be The Earth Foundation) and the Permaculture Magazine Award; investing in total more than £230,000 in regenerative work.
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Intentional Award – 4 recipients sharing a prize fund of £40,000
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Young Award – 3 recipients sharing a prize fund of £60,000
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Established Award – 2 recipients sharing a prize fund of £50,000
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Influence Award – 2 recipients sharing a prize fund of £50,000
For 2023 we also have two additional collaborative prizes:
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Ancient and Indigenous Wisdom Award – 3 recipients share awards of £21,000
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Permaculture Magazine Award – 3 recipients share awards of £15,000
We received hundreds of nominations, and more than 70 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.
Our panel of judges are from a wide spectrum of movements representing regenerative design, permaculture, food sovereignty, transition, biomimicry and eco-village networks. There were 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.
