ECO AWARD of ERA 2013

BACKGROUND

 In liaison with its partner - GDF SUEZ Foundation - ERA is again setting up in 2012 for the third consecutive year a contest to reward European ramblers’ initiatives in favour of the protection of the environment and the footpaths, significant for sustainable development, etc..

THE CONTEST

Who can enter ?

Organizations directly affiliated to ERA or through their associations may participate in this contest. These organizations may be represented at the event by an individual or a group of people.

What are the actions to be presented?

The actions presented in the contest must

-  highlight the walking activity and the rambler’s environment  
-  contribute towards a friendly environmental way of walking

Selection criteria:

A single action only can be submitted at the enrolment.

The action presented should ..

-  be already carried out and finalised
-  have a real impact on the environment
-  take into account the specific environmental regulations in force in the different   countries (e.g. official acts, quality standards, etc..)
-  be creative and innovative 
-  be taken as an example to be duplicated elsewhere
-  be achieved in partnership with local authorities

 The action can be ...

-  a "one shot" or a long term one
-  managed at a national, regional or local level

Actions, which do not meet with these selection criteria, will not be accepted!

What are the prizes to be wined?

The first 3 best actions will be awarded a financial prize of:1 500 € (1st prize)1 000 € (2nd prize)500 € (special prize)

Furthermore all applicants not awarded with a prize will receive a diploma so long as all the selection criteria have been met.

The detailled entry form and the participation conditions can be downloaded here.