Competition: Celebrating and organizing sustainably
The open competition for the "Celebrate and organize sustainably" award is held annually and is endowed with prize money totalling 3,500 euros. You have until February 28, 2026 to apply with your event.
Sustainable celebrations and conferences should become a matter of course in Wiesbaden. The state capital of Wiesbaden has therefore launched the "Sustainable celebrations and events" competition to recognize commitment to sustainable events in Wiesbaden. Interested parties are invited to take part in the competition by organizing sustainable festivities, events and gatherings. In this way, they can become role models and encourage other event organizers to also take a closer look at the topic. The best projects will be publicly recognized by the city of Wiesbaden.
The competition will be held for the first time in 2025. Events that took place in the period from January 1, 2024 to February 28, 2026 can be submitted.
Who can apply?
Associations, institutions, schools and kindergartens, companies, but also private individuals who have organized a festival or event in Wiesbaden during the tender period can apply. This includes club festivals, conferences and trade fairs as well as company, school, district or church community festivals or private celebrations, sporting events or similar events.
Projects with which you apply for the "Celebrate and organize sustainably" award are characterized by
- positive environmental impact
- a contribution to sustainability/resource conservation
- and/or an innovative approach with exemplary character
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted online on this website and involve filling out a checklist that asks for environmentally relevant and sustainable information about the celebration/event.
Applications will be possible shortly.
Who evaluates the applications?
The evaluation is carried out by a jury made up of the following members:
- the Lord Mayor (chairperson)
- the head of the environment department
- the head of the Environmental Agency
- the Chairperson of the Environment Committee
- the head of the events office
What is there to win?
The "Celebrate and organize sustainably" prize is awarded annually and is endowed with prize money in the following scale:
- Prize: 2,000 euros
- 1st prize: 1,000 euros
- Prize: 500 euros
The award is presented at a public event by the Lord Mayor of the City of Wiesbaden and/or the Head of the Environment Department.
Further information
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Environmental Agency
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65189 Wiesbaden
Postal address
65029 Wiesbaden
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Notes on public transport
Bus stop Statistisches Bundesamt; bus lines 16, 22, 27, 28, 37, 45, X26, x72, 262
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- The WC is barrier-free