International Competition for Schools and Kindergartens – what’s at stake?

Date: 16.09.2025
 

The submissions for the Young Food Waste Fighters – AWARD are almost open, so here are the frequently asked questions:

·       When will the submissions be open?

Submissions open: October 1 and last till November 30, 2025

·       Who can join?

Schools and kindergartens in Austria, Poland, Italy, Hungary, and Czech Republic.

·       What to submit?

Already finished or ongoing projects (up to 3 years old) that reduce food waste or raise awareness about food appreciation. Some examples include:
•  Educational lessons or games
•  School gardens and cooking
•  Food sharing stations
•  Campaigns, songs, posters, leftovers days

·       What’s at stake?

•  Cash and/or merchandise prizes for the winning school/kindergarten
•  Official Food Waste Hero certificate
•  Media spotlight and a national award event!

·       How to vote?

Public voting will take place between December 8th and 14th, 2025

Top 10 entries will be evaluated by an international jury!

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