OUR HISTORY
​The WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award was founded in 2000 by Göran Johansson, then Mayor of Gothenburg, and Carl Bennet, a prominent businessman in the region.
​The award was created to spotlight outstanding initiatives and role models in sustainable development, drawing inspiration from the prestigious Nobel Prizes in other key fields.
​Past laureates of the SEK 1 million award include renowned individuals such as Gro Harlem Brundtland, Al Gore, and Kofi Annan; organisations like IPBES and Kalundborg Symbiosis; and even cities, such as Seoul, South Korea.
In 2018, we introduced the WIN WIN Youth Award. The award of 50,000 SEK aims to empower and reward young people who actively contribute to creating a more sustainable future.
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The WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award serves as a platform for learning and raising public awareness, committed to expanding knowledge on critical issues that affect both our well-being and the health of the planet.
THE ORGANISATION
WHO CAN WIN?
The WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award is open to individuals, organisations, or movements worldwide that contribute significantly to sustainability, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each year, the award centres on a specific theme that guides the selection of initiatives eligible for recognition.
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The winners are appointed by an independent jury that assesses candidates based on criteria such as impact, scalability, systems thinking, and a holistic approach to sustainability. These criteria ensure that the laureates' work not only addresses immediate challenges but also has the potential for broad, long-term impact and positive change.
CONTACT
Visiting Office:
You can find us at YESBOX – Home of Entrepreneurs, where we are available for in-person visits.
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Private Office (Postal Address):
For official correspondence, please use our private office address:
Lagergatan 1 / 415 02 Göteborg / Sweden