Applying for the Award


If your city is interested in applying to become a European Green Capital, the next call will launch on the 15th June 2012. This call will be to find the winning city for 2015. The process of selecting the award winners is described below.

Online Application

All European cities that comply with the eligibility check may apply for the European Green Capital Award by submitting an online application form.

Click here to access the application form registration page.

Evaluation by Panel of Experts

All applications received are assessed by the Expert Evaluation Panel. The panel’s final report is submitted to the Jury including a shortlist of 3 – 4 cities. 

The Jury Decides

The shortlisted cities are invited to present their vision, action plan and communication strategy to the Jury. 

Based on this hearing, the jury selects a winning city.  The winners are announced at an award ceremony.

Read more:

Best Practice Catalogue – Award Cycle 2010 & 2011
Analysis Report – Award Cycle 2010 & 2011
Evaluation Panel Report – Award Cycle 2010 & 2011
Jury Report – Award Cycle 2010 & 2011
Environmental Best Practice & Benchmarking Report – Award Cycle 2012 & 2013 
Evaluation Panel Report – Award Cycle 2012 & 2013
Jury Report – Award Cycle 2012 & 2013