Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2025

What are the most inspiring projects under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that are green, smart, socially inclusive, innovative, and resilient? What initiatives are sustaining rural economies and actively involving young people in building the future of rural communities?

The third edition of the Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) is an initiative of the EU CAP Network that highlights inspiring projects that are "shaping tomorrow." #ARIAwards25!

Voting for the ARIA 2025 finalist projects and awards ceremony

After evaluating more than 120 applications, only 24 inspiring projects They have been shortlisted and are now competing for an award in one of the four thematic categories, the Gender Equality Award, and the Audience Award. There are six finalist projects in each thematic category and two special awards: “Gender Equality” and “People’s Choice.”

• Smart and competitive agriculture
• Environmental protection
• Socioeconomic fabric of rural areas
• Generational shift
• People's Choice Award
• Gender Equality Award

To participate in the vote, click here , select your favorite project, and click "Submit my vote" at the bottom. The public vote will be open until Monday, December 1st at 6:00 PM (CET).

The 6 winning inspiring projects of this edition will be announced at the ARIA awards ceremony , which will take place on December 3 in Brussels and can be followed online .

Participation in inspiring projects from Spain

Spain , with 10% of the projects, is one of the member states with the most inspiring projects in this edition. You can learn about them and vote for them by clicking here .

>> Category “Socioeconomic fabric of rural areas”

Mutur Beltz: A project to recover waste wool and revitalize the rural economy through art and design.

>> Category “Environmental Protection”

Poultree – Regenerative cattle and poultry farming : The project demonstrates that beef and chicken can be produced regeneratively, improving soil, biodiversity and animal welfare.

  >> Category "Generational change"

Milking the future: A generational renewal project combined with social inclusion to combat rural depopulation and the lack of skilled labor.

For any questions , please feel free to contact us at aria@eucapnetwork.eu