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Do you know of an initiative you think deserves the #MakeEUBlue Awards 2026?

The EU4Ocean Coalition is organising the fifth edition of the #MakeEUBlue Awards. The awards aim to recognise successful ocean literacy initiatives that show the crucial importance of the ocean in all facets of life

To be eligible, the projects need to have run in 2025; ongoing and completed projects can apply, but only results achieved in 2025 will be considered (so, next year maybe we'll submit Deep Discovery!). Award winners will be selected by the EU4Ocean Coalition Secretariat and will be announced during the European Maritime Day in Limassol, Cyprus on 21-22 May 2026.

A total of four categories will be awarded:

#MakeEUBlue Award - Organisations
#MakeEUBlue Award - Youth
#MakeEUBlue Award - Schools
#MakeEUBlue Award - Public Choice Award for the project that gets the most votes on social media. Make sure to tune in to DG MARE’s social media accounts!

Good luck!