EU ORGANIC AWARDS 2026

The EU Organic Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and sustainability across the organic sector. Covering seven awards in six categories, they recognize farmers, cities, regions, and businesses that create real value for organic production and consumption.

The fifth edition of the EU organic awards launched on 10 February. Among the 7 awards (including all food chain actors), the EESC is responsible for three: the best organic food processing SME, best organic food retailer, best restaurant/ food service.

Applications for the fifth edition close on 26 April 2026.

Winners will be announced at the ceremony on 23 September 2026 – EU Organic Day.

Categories include:

• Best Organic Farmer (female and male) – highlighting young farmers under 40

• Best Organic Region / Bio-District

• Best Organic City

• Best Organic Food Processing SME

• Best Organic Food Retailer

• Best Organic Restaurant / Food Service

The awards provide non-financial recognition and increased public visibility for projects that are innovative, sustainable, and replicable.

More information and how to apply HERE

To get inspired, watch these videos of the three award winners from last year, selected by the EESC, and learn more about their organic journey. You will also find here a tutorial video on how to fill out the application form.