Nominate a Baltic Sea Hero!

You can nominate individuals or organizations that contribute in various ways to improving the condition of the Baltic Sea. This may involve work on practical and/or technical solutions to environmental problems. It could be individuals or organizations active in science and research, environmental movements, cultural life, or as administrators and decision-makers in both the business sector and public administration. The nominees must represent one of the nine Baltic Sea states.

The Baltic Sea Award is given to a person or organization that contributes to improving the condition of the Baltic Sea through practical or technical solutions to environmental problems, who are active in, for example, science and research or in any environmental movement, administrators or decision-makers in business or public administration.

The Lasse Wiklöf Award is given to a Nordic parliamentarian who has worked to improve the situation and who in his work has shown solid knowledge, great commitment and strong action.

The Youth Award is given to a person, group or organization that has contributed in an exemplary way and with great commitment to drawing attention to the state of the Baltic Sea.

The Åland Award is given to an Åland actor who worked for the Baltic Sea.

How to nominate

Nominations can be submitted in Swedish or English and should clearly describe the candidate’s achievements and their significance for the Baltic Sea environment. Please include supporting materials that explain and advocate for the candidate’s work. Anyone may nominate for the awards, but self-nominations are not permitted.

Nominations must be received no later than Sunday, February 2, 2025.

You can nominate using the form below or via email to sara.arons@ostersjofonden.org.

All nominations are managed and processed by Östersjöfonden. Submitted information will be handled confidentially.