Applications now open for the FutureLakes Innovation Awards
Are you working on a project that helps restore and protect lakes and freshwater ecosystems?
The Innovation Awards are now open for applications, and we are looking for inspiring initiatives from across Europe and beyond. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, business, public authority, NGO, community organisation, or citizen group, we want to hear about your work.
The awards recognise innovative and impactful projects that contribute to healthier lakes and freshwater ecosystems while creating benefits for people and local communities.
Award categories:
🏆 Technical Innovation Award
For new technologies, methods, or solutions that support lake ecosystem restoration.
🏆 Community Engagement Award
For projects that bring people together and involve communities, stakeholders, or citizen scientists in lake restoration efforts.
🏆 Blue Economy Award
For projects that create benefits for both freshwater ecosystems and local economies.
Why apply?
The FutureLakes Awards celebrate projects that are helping to restore freshwater ecosystems through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development. They offer an opportunity to showcase your work, share good practices, and inspire others working towards healthier lakes and waterways.
Apply now:
🔗 Technical Innovation Award: FutureLakes Technical Innovation Award Application Form – Fill out form
🔗 Community Engagement Award: FutureLakes Community Engagement Award Application Form – Fill out form
🔗 Blue Economy Award: FutureLakes The Blue Economy Award Application Form – Fill out form
We encourage you to share this opportunity with your networks and help us highlight outstanding examples of lake restoration from around the world.
See our LinkedIn post about the Innovation Awards here.