Status: Ongoing

Deadline: March 8, 2023

The Ashden Awards 2023 are now accepting applications! This year, the Awards will focus on inclusive innovation for a fairer low-carbon world by addressing inequality and empowering communities facing the climate crisis through job creation, skills development, and training. Ashden recognizes and rewards organizations of all sizes and backgrounds, rather than just the largest or most well-marketed. They are looking for applicants with passion, potential, and commitment to the Ashden values. Ashden winners have had the opportunity to present at the COP climate talks and gain international recognition through media coverage.

The Ashden Awards 2023 are now open for applications in the following categories:

UK Awards:

• Ashden Award for Energy Innovation: recognizing organizations that are driving innovation in the energy sector, including clean energy solutions and energy efficiency.
• Ashden Award for Skills in Sustainable Land Management: recognizing organizations that are developing and delivering training and skills development programs for sustainable land management.
• Ashden Award for Community Nature Adaptation: recognizing organizations that are working to support communities in adapting to the impacts of climate change through nature-based solutions.

International Awards:

• Ashden Award for Integrated Energy Africa: recognizing organizations that are working to improve energy access and promote sustainable energy solutions in Africa.
• Ashden Award for Skills Powering Energy Access: recognizing organizations that are delivering training and skills development programs to support energy access and energy efficiency in developing countries.
• Ashden Award for Energizing Agriculture: recognizing organizations that are using sustainable energy solutions to improve agricultural productivity and support rural livelihoods.
• Ashden Award for Natural Climate Solutions: recognizing organizations that are using nature-based solutions to help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change.
• Ashden Award for Energizing Refugees and Displaced People: recognizing organizations that are working to improve energy access and support sustainable livelihoods for refugees and displaced people.

Benefits of winning an Ashden Award include a prize of up to £25,000 as well as ongoing development support. Winners are given the opportunity to connect with funders, investors, policymakers, journalists and other influential individuals who understand the value of an Ashden Award and the strength of the rigorous assessment process. Ashden also creates promotional films and helps winners gain coverage in mainstream and specialist media, as well as through their 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. The views, needs, and insights of award winners are at the heart of Ashden’s 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 policymakers.

Eligibility

• 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 be achieved by their growth as an organisation, or the replication of their innovation around the 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 that addresses a serious threat to people’s wellbeing, or a transformation in people’s quality of life – 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.

Applications

To apply for the Ashden Awards 2023, applicants must submit their application in English through the online application system. To get started, register your interest by clicking on the link provided. The Ashden team will review your registration of interest, and if you are eligible, you will be invited to submit a full application form.

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