For the 38th time, ÖGUT is presenting its prestigious Environmental Award to individuals and organizations that successfully contribute to a climate-friendly, sustainable, and future-oriented economy and society. A total of EUR 40,000 in prize money will be awarded across six categories and two special awards.
The Categories
- • Women* in Environmental Technology – Junior and Senior Scientist (supported by BMIMI)
- • Sustainable Municipality (supported by the Austrian Association of Cities and Towns)
- • Participation and Civic Engagement (supported by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management – BMLUK)
- • Climate-Neutral City (supported by BMIMI)
- • Research & Innovation for a Circular Economy (supported by BMIMI under the FTI focus “Circular Economy & Production Technologies” and FFG)
- • Enterprises on the Path to a Circular Economy (supported by Coca-Cola)
- • Special Award for Renewable Energy (supported by the Energy Park Research Foundation)
- • Special Award by the Magazines BUSINESSART and LEBENSART
Submissions are open now until 15 September 2025.