To apply for the Ashden Awards in 2023, go here. By addressing inequality and empowering communities affected by the climate crisis via employment, skills, and training, this year’s Awards will contribute to the acceleration of inclusive innovation and the creation of a fairer, low-carbon society.
There are several different types of Ashden winners. They search for enthusiasm, potential, and dedication to the Ashden ideals rather than the largest organizations or the best marketing presentations. They have shown winners in the COP climate discussions and in international media.
Where could an Ashden Award take your organisation this year? Apply now to find out!
Categories:
UK Awards
- Ashden Award for Energy Innovation
- Ashden Award for Skills in Sustainable Land Management
- Ashden Award for Community Nature Adaptation
International Awards
- Ashden Award for Integrated Energy Africa
- Ashden Award for Skills Powering Energy Access
- Ashden Award for Energising Agriculture
- Ashden Award for Natural Climate Solutions
- Ashden Award for Energising Refugees and Displaced People
Benefits:
- Winning an Ashden Award brings a prize of up to £25,000 as well as ongoing development
support. - They put winners in front of funders, investors, policymakers, journalists and others who
know the unique value of an Ashden Award and the strength of their rigorous assessment
process. - They create promotional films about your winners’ work and tell their story in mainstream
and specialist media, and through Ashden growing digital channels. They have helped
previous winners gain coverage at Sky News, The Telegraph, Times of India, AL Jazeera, New Scientist and other leading platforms.
Award winners’ views, needs and insights are at the heart of Ashden influential reports,
toolkits and events – which shape the views of key climate decision makers.
All winners join the Ashden network – giving them the chance to connect with new partners
through masterclasses, investor pitching events and introductions to influential policy
makers.
Eligibility:
- Businesses, NGOs, government organisations, and social enterprises (both for-profit and
not-for-profit, including community groups) are all eligible. Each award is limited to work in
certain parts ofthe world.
To be shortlisted and win an award, all applicants must satisfy these eligibility criteria:
- The work submitted for an award must be currently available to customers, clients or
beneficiaries. - The applicant must show an innovative approach in their work.
- The applicant’s work must have the potential to create significant impact. This might
beachieved by their growth as an organisation, or the replication of their innovation
aroundthe world. Applicants must be willing to work with Ashden and others to achieve this
goal. ‘Significant’ impact could be a large reduction in emissions, a mitigation action
thataddresses a serious threat to people’s wellbeing, or a transformation in people’s quality
oflife – particularly the most marginalised. - The applicant must show good governance and management. They are looking for efficient
use of funds and a strong plan to generate further income, whether from sales, grants or
any other source. Organisations can be for profit or not-for-profit. Winners must have
sustainability embedded in their values and practices.
Application:
Applications made in English must be completed and submitted via the online application system. Start
by registering your interest below. They will review your registration of interest, and let you know whether
you are invited to submit a full application form.
