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ETF Green Skills Award

Celebrating success stories: the role of skills in achieving the green transition

The Green Skills Award is a global initiative that was first introduced in 2021. Each year it celebrates outstanding ideas and inspiration from all over the world about innovation happening thanks to individuals and institutions. This initiative has become a source of good practices that can inspire people everywhere to make real change happen in creating circular and carbon-neutral economies and societies, and to contribute to sustainable development.

Green Skills Award 2026

On 30th January 2026, the Green Skills Award 2026 was launched to continue celebrating Europe's green transition through education, training, and innovative skill development. 

We’re looking for inspiring stories from schools, training providers, employers, and communities that empower people with the skills needed for a sustainable future.

If you’re helping learners adapt to new technologies, supporting green careers, or driving change in your community, this is your moment to shine. Apply and submit your story and join us in championing the skills that power Europe’s greener tomorrow.

Current Winners - Green Skills Award 2025

The Green Skills Award 2025 edition was launched on 3 February 2025. Later during the year, five inspiring finalists were shortlisted for the award. The winners of the Green Skills Award were selected through a combination of international jury assessment and public voting and were announced on the 30th January 2026. 

This year's winners were North Macedonia, followed by Türkiye and Spain.  You can explore the 2025 finalists and winning projects here. 

Green Skills Award previous editions and winners

Year after year, the growing number of finalists from various countries highlights the global reach and impact of the Green Skills Award, as well as the importance of collaborative efforts in achieving a more sustainable future.

2025 winners
  1. North Macedonia: Best Business Concept for Green Innovation
  2. Türkiye: Solar School Project
  3. Spain: Powar Steam
2024 winners
  1. Latvia: The Hemp School
  2. Türkiye: Always New
  3. Madagascar: The Green Clubs
2023 winners
  1. Lebanon: Zero waste project
  2. Morocco (with Spain): Bouregreg Med-O-Med Gardening School by FUNCI
  3. Kenya: E-waste management
2022 winners
  1. Croatia (with Armenia and Türkiye): The Green Changemakers
  2. Nigeria: Operation Skill Them Up
  3. Kenya: Don Bosco Tech Africa
2021 winners
  1. Palestine: Ghada Krayem, Gaza Training Centre
  2. Türkiye: Selcuk Arslan, Ataturk Vocational and Technical High School
  3. India: PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education
All finalists per country

A comprehensive list of finalists from 2021–2025:

Green Skills Award Video library

Green Skills Award 2025 videos

Green Skills Award 2024 videos

Green Skills Award 2023 videos

Green Skills Award 2022 videos

Green Skills Award 2021 videos

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