Land and Soil Management Award 2026/2027 (€5,000 award)

Overview

The Land and Soil Management Award 2026/2027 recognizes practices in land use and soil management that mitigate threats such as soil degradation, erosion, declining organic matter, diffuse contamination, compaction, loss of biodiversity, salinization, sealing, flooding, and landslides. Launched in 2008 by the European Landowners’ Organization under the auspices of the European Commission and associated academic and private partners, the award highlights outstanding achievements, promotes new concepts for land and soil protection, and raises awareness of the importance of soil functions.

Who can apply

Farmers, landowners, land managers, and groups of farmers are eligible to apply, either independently or in collaboration with private companies, universities, or research institutes. All applicants must be based in Europe.

What you get

The winning project receives a cash prize of €5,000 along with a diploma of recognition.

Key dates

The application deadline is January 31, 2027. The award will be presented during the Forum for the Future of Agriculture event on April 20, 2027.