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The Award Ceremony for the third edition of the Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards will take place on 3 December 2025 in Brussels.

The third edition of the Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) searched for the greenest, smartest, most socially inclusive, innovative and resilient projects funded under the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) and implemented at the local level. This year, ARIA focuses on ‘Generational renewal’ and projects that sustain rural economies and actively involve young people in shaping the future of rural communities.

During the Award Ceremony, the six winners of the 2025 edition will be announced: four thematic category winners, the Gender Equality Award winner chosen by the jury, and the Popular Vote Award winner.

Meet the winners and finalists of ARIA 2024 on our website.

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Théâtre du Vaudeville

Galerie de la Reine 11 Brussels 1000 Belgium

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