The Ashden Awards bring to light inspiring sustainable energy solutions in the UK and developing world and help ensure that they are spread more widely.
The world needs new ideas and ambitious approaches to tackle the growing energy crisis, encroaching climate change and the unequal social impact of these problems.
From an entrepreneur rolling out solar power across rural India to a school adopting clean energy and green learning in England, the award winners are passionate about bringing change to their communities and the planet.
Since the awards were set up in 2001 they've helped more than 100 innovative projects develop their work. Today the Awards are an internationally recognised yardstick for excellence in the field of sustainable energy.
At the heart of the Ashden Awards is a rigorous judging process culminating in a prestigious ceremony in London where prizes are presented to winners from all corners of the globe to help further their work.
But these awards are not just about handing over a prize: they're part of a broader process that's designed to last, sharing knowledge, passing on experience and offering advice and support where it’s wanted.
Throughout the year the organisation holds up the winners as shining examples of green energy in practice. They bring them to a wider audience through the international media, seminars and presentations and introduce them to influential people and organisations to help change their thinking and policy.
