The fourth edition of the EU Organic Awards was launched on 11 February!

The awards are jointly organised by the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, the European Committee of the Regions, COPA-COGECA and IFOAM Organics Europe. They aim to recognise excellence throughout the organic value chain, rewarding the best and most innovative actors in EU organic production.

The EU organic awards are comprised of 7 awards across 6 different categories.

CATEGORY 1 : Best organic farmer (female) and Best organic farmer (male)
CATEGORY 2 : Best organic region / bio-district
CATEGORY 3 : Best organic city
CATEGORY 4 : Best organic food processing SME
CATEGORY 5 : Best organic food retailer
CATEGORY 6 : Best organic restaurant / food service

Applications will be accepted via an online form until 27 April 2025 on this page. PDFs of the application forms are already available to start preparing the answers.

Watch these videos the three award winners from last year, selected by the EESC, and learn more about their organic journey.

For further information, you are welcome to contact the EESC secretariat at EUorganicawardsEESC@eesc.europa.euto.

Besides the award, publicity for your farm / dairy can be a very helpful support, see the example of Hofgemeinschaft Heggelbach the: Winner of the german organic awards 2025