Green Product Award 2026: Call for Entries

Under the motto “Benchmark Community”, companies and start-ups worldwide are invited to submit their sustainable products and services to the Green Product Award 2026 until 15 November. Since 2013, the Awards offer 14 categories and reach more than 7 million people each year.

What’s the Community?

The Green Product and Green Concept Awards form a benchmark community: a platform where finalists and winners set the standards for sustainable innovation. This community stands out because:

• Leadership: The Green Product Award positions companies and start-ups as leaders in sustainable markets.
• Legacy: The Green Concept Award supports students and young talents with visionary ideas.
• Authority: the Green Future Club, a non-profit NGO, provides the independent jury and certification seal. Its evaluation gives participants trusted recognition and ensures alignment with future EU sustainability standards.

Together, these elements create a unique ecosystem that combines recognition, expertise, and long-term visibility.

Benefits for Participants

• Recognition as Finalist or Winner with unlimited use of the Award Seal
• Independent certification & expert jury feedback
• Access to public voting with 50,000+ engaged voters
• Optional feature in the Green Trend Book 2026 (250,000+ readers)
• Networking at the Award Summit & Ceremony in Berlin

Jury Highlights

Submissions are assessed by a high-profile, independent jury including: Prof. Martin Charter – Centre for Sustainable Design (UK), Katarzyna Dulko-Gaszyna – IKEA Germany, Karsten Bleymehl – Circular Materials, Petra Schmatz – green lifestyle, Johannes Hilla – avocadostore.de,  Raz Godelnik – Parsons School of Design (USA), Prof. Claus-Christian Eckhardt – Lund University (Sweden) 

Award Schedule 2025/26

15 November 2025          Regular Bird submission deadline
8 December 2025            Finalists announcement and start of public voting
16 January 2026              Late submission deadline and end of public voting
2 February 2026              Announcement of All Finalists
February 2026                 Jury Meeting
Spring 2026                      Award ceremony & summit in Berlin

About the Green Product Awards

Founded in 2013, the Green Product Award has become a leading international platform for sustainable design and innovation. Organized by white lobster, a Berlin-based agency for sustainability-focused innovation formats, and backed by the Green Future Club, the awards ensure that recognition is more than symbolic – it is a benchmark of quality and compliance with future sustainability standards. 

About the Green Future Club

The Green Future Club is a non-profit NGO and international competence network behind the Green Product and Concept Awards. Its independent jury of experts evaluates all submissions and awards the official seals, giving participants trusted third-party recognition. This certification not only strengthens credibility but also future-proofs products in line with upcoming EU sustainability regulations.