EU Prize for Citizen Science 2024: announcement of winners

Wednesday 12 June 2024, 11:15 - 12:15 (CEST)

A link for the live streaming: https://rea.ec.europa.eu/events/eu-prize-citizen-science-2024-announcement-winners-2024-06-12_en

Outstanding citizen science initiatives will be awarded for their impact advancing a pluralistic, inclusive and sustainable society in Europe. There will be one winner in each of the three categories.

Created by the European Commission, the EU Prize for Citizens Science rewards outstanding citizen science initiatives that enact change, expand knowledge, and address social, political, cultural, and environmental challenges through the involvement of citizens.

This is the second edition of the Prize. The first edition took place in 2023, and a third edition is planned in 2025.

The EU Prize for Citizen Science is funded under Horizon Europe, the EU research and innovation programme (2021-2027). It is run by the EU-funded project IMPETUS, managed by European Research Executive Agency (REA). The winners are selected by an independent jury of experts.

Programme

Opening remarks and presentation of the Prize by Marc Tachelet, Director of the European Research Executive Agency (REA), and Minna Wilkki, REA's Head of Department 'Future Society'.

Winners’ announcement by IMPETUS’ team/representative, presentation of the winning projects and statement by the jury:

• Grand Prize award (€60,000) for outstanding achievements in the advancement of knowledge through the empowerment of civil society and citizens in the development of the future.
• Diversity & Collaboration award (€20,000) for excellence in grassroots approaches, explorative collaboration, community participation, and diverse stakeholder engagement.
• Digital Communities award (€20,000) for demonstrating excellence in creating and supporting communities, delivering social benefits, and fostering an open and inclusive civil society through the innovative or alternative use of digital technologies.



Closing remarks by Marc Tachelet, Director of the European Research Executive Agency.