Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards 2023
Discover the winners and all the finalists of #ARIAwards23
Discover the winners
What a success!
The Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2023 celebrated CAP-funded projects that are boosting skills for agriculture and rural areas through lifelong learning, innovation and competitiveness.
This year marked the 5th edition of the competition, which, since 2019, has been highlighting the most inspiring rural development projects co-funded by the EU.
Experts selected 24 projects under four thematic categories related to the objectives of the CAP and a Popular Vote was open throughout the month of November. We received over 13 000 votes, which means that this was the most successful edition of the competition so far!
During the ARIA ceremony on 4 December, in Brussels and online, European Commission representatives unveiled the five winners of ARIA 2023: four thematic winners (one per category), selected by the jury, and the winner of the Popular Vote.
Find out below who are the winners of the competition and browse the rest of the page to discover the other finalists!
Discover the winners
Regional cooperation project + Business + Employment
Eleven LAGs joined forces to boost rural employment.
Local energy for farmers and citizens
A rural energy community accelerating the uptake of renewables.
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Awards Ceremony 2023
Resources and other media
Previous Editions
Discover the finalists and winners of the previous editions of RIA – the Rural Inspiration Awards from 2019 to 2022
Communication Kit
Texts and audio-visual material to help you spread the word about #ARIAwards23
Find out moreAward Categories
Discover the finalists of the ARIA 2023 competition in the four categories, which reflect on the priorities of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Smart & competitive agriculture
CAP-funded projects that contribute to a smart, competitive, resilient and diversified agricultural sector ensuring long-term food security.
Treated wastewater for subirrigation
Reusing treated wastewater to combat drought and improve groundwater levels.
Fibes
Upcycling a brewery by-product into a gut-friendly fruit puree.
Pepe Aromas
A climate-adapted crop helps regenerate a traditional farm.
GOPHYTOVID
Reducing inputs for vineyards and commercial wineries.
From field to glass
A farmhouse brewery builds rural resilience.
Environmental protection
CAP-funded projects that strengthen environmental protection, including those that enhance biodiversity, tackle climate change, demonstrate sustainability and/or contribute to green recovery.
Farming for Nature
Farmers acting as ambassadors for biodiversity and nature-friendly farming.
FabPatch
Making repairing textiles easy, affordable, and highly fashionable, one patch at a time.
i9Kiwi
Making the kiwifruit industry more sustainable while creating a value-added product.
On-farm growth and application of mycorrhizae
Using fungal roots to boost production, fight climate change and reduce chemical inputs.
The network of waterways in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps
Raising awareness about conserving drinking water and preserving natural resources.
Socio-economic fabric of rural areas
CAP-funded projects that strengthen the socio-economic resilience of rural Europe, address social aspects innovatively, show a sustainable approach that improves digitalisation in rural areas, make rural society more inclusive and support rural entrepreneurs and businesses.
Food Act 13
A circular food distribution platform that fosters employment and poverty reduction.
Mensch-Biene-Bildung (People-Bees-Education)
Supporting beekeeping while creating opportunities for social inclusion.
The lore
Using 3D and augmented reality technologies to promote awareness of local heritage.
Caiac SMile
Promoting social inclusion through adaptive sports.
Rural stakeholders skills
CAP-funded projects that showcase lifelong learning, empower people and companies to contribute to green and digital transitions and support innovation and competitiveness.
Aikaa On (Plenty of Time)
Supporting agricultural entrepreneurs’ work planning and wellbeing.
ZAMm on the move
Supporting rural women's entrepreneurship.
Fro de Bauer (Ask the farmer)
Bringing farmers and kids together to teach the role and importance of agriculture.
Creating Transparency
Connecting young people with farming, food production and climate protection.
Pastoral School for Young Shepherds
An innovative training method with a strong emphasis on networking.
