Awards are widely used as incentives. This paper situates awards in the broader incentives landscape and shows how the motivational value of awards can be understood through a framework that considers three sources of value: the tangible component of an award, the social signals it emits, and...

Prestigious prizes can shape scientists' career decisions, effort allocation, and field entry, yet the structure of recognition has not kept pace with modern discovery. We screen roughly 2,700 international scientific prizes and rank the 99 most prestigious using an index of expert survey...

The European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award is an example of how exceptional dedication and innovation of towns, cities and regions can positively impact the lives of all. Over the past three editions, more than 220 local authorities have taken the opportunity to demonstrate their...

The European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award is an example of how exceptional dedication and innovation of towns, cities and regions can positively impact the lives of all. Over the past three editions, more than 220 local authorities have taken the opportunity to demonstrate their...

Although consumers often care about environmental quality, limited attention impairs consumers' perception of environmental quality. Environmental awards and labels make environmental quality salient and attract consumers' attention. We analyze how awards and labels affect firms' investments in...

We investigate the impact of an environmental award in a Bertrand duopoly with green consumers considering a three-stage game. First, the regulator designs the environmental contest. Second, firms choose their green investments, and the winner of the contest is awarded. Third, firms compete in...

We investigate the impact of an environmental award in a Bertrand duopoly with green consumers considering a three-stage game. First, the regulator designs the environmental contest. Second, firms choose their green investments, and the winner of the contest is awarded. Third, firms compete in...

This study aimed to design five innovation prizes for Renewable Energy Technologies (RET) suitable for launch under Horizon Europe or similar initiatives. The methodology involved three key stages: (1) review and analysis of six previous Horizon 2020 prizes, examining their success factors and...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...

Overall, 92 projects were submitted from 20 Member States under four thematic categories: Smart & competitive agriculture, Environmental protection, Socio-economic fabric of rural areas, and Rural stakeholders' skills. This brochure showcases the 24 ARIA finalists and highlights the winner of...

Overall, 92 projects were submitted from 20 Member States under four thematic categories: Smart & competitive agriculture, Environmental protection, Socio-economic fabric of rural areas, and Rural stakeholders' skills. This brochure showcases the 24 ARIA finalists and highlights the winner of...

Im Projekt NEAL wurde die Bedeutung von exzellenter Mikro-Nachhaltigkeit und die Rolle von Nachhaltigkeitsawards sowie weiterer unterstützender Instrumente einer nachhaltigen Transformation in der Landwirtschaft untersucht. Die Erkenntnisse des Projektes sollen landwirtschaftlichen Unternehmen,...

We study how experts influence consumer behavior and welfare by focusing on the Booker Prize. Leveraging the discontinuity created by the attribution of the prize, we show that readers receive the signal sent by the jury of the Booker and are persuaded to buy the awarded book but experience...

The Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2024 celebrated the greenest, smartest, most socially inclusive, innovative and resilient Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) projects implemented at the local level. The new and important theme of this ARIA edition was Empowering young people,...

The Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2024 celebrated the greenest, smartest, most socially inclusive, innovative and resilient Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) projects implemented at the local level. The new and important theme of this ARIA edition was Empowering young people,...

The European Defence Agency is a cornerstone of the EU's efforts to enhance defence ecosystem stakeholders' collaboration, foster innovation, boost industrialization, and build durable critical military capabilities. By promoting joint initiatives in a coordinated manner, the EDA plays a key...

Since the establishment of the EIP-AGRI in 2012, more than 3 400 EIP-AGRI Operational Group projects (OGs) have contributed to higher productivity and sustainability in EU agriculture, forestry, and rural areas. To celebrate these achievements, the EU CAP Network organised the EIP-AGRI...

Since the establishment of the EIP-AGRI in 2012, more than 3 400 EIP-AGRI Operational Group projects (OGs) have contributed to higher productivity and sustainability in EU agriculture, forestry, and rural areas. To celebrate these achievements, the EU CAP Network organised the EIP-AGRI...

Wellbeing affects learning outcomes and children's ability to lead meaningful lives. In recent years however, and especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, wellbeing and mental health of children and adolescents have been declining. Evidence from the World Health Organization reveals that today's...

The European Enterprise Promotion Awards are in their 18th year, and this year, once again, was a cause for celebration with an increase in the number of national entries in relation to last year. The entries continue to demonstrate the many forms innovation and entrepreneurship take in Europe...

Wellbeing affects learning outcomes and children's ability to lead meaningful lives. In recent years however, and especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, wellbeing and mental health of children and adolescents have been declining. Evidence from the World Health Organization reveals that today's...

Im Projekt NEAL wurde die Bedeutung von exzellenter Mikro-Nachhaltigkeit und die Rolle von Nachhaltigkeitsawards sowie weiterer unterstützender Instrumente einer nachhaltigen Transformation in der Landwirtschaft untersucht. Die Erkenntnisse des Projektes sollen landwirtschaftlichen Unternehmen,...

The European Innovative Teaching Award is one of the most important EU initiatives supporting the teachers and educators' role for achieving the European Education Area. It complements other initiatives, such as the Council recommendation on 'Pathways to school success' and the Digital Education...

The European Innovative Teaching Award is one of the most important EU initiatives supporting the teachers and educators' role for achieving the European Education Area. It complements other initiatives, such as the Council recommendation on 'Pathways to school success' and the Digital Education...

The EU Product Safety Award encourages and honours innovative business initiatives and research that make a difference for consumers. It's for those who put safety at the heart of what they do, setting an example that can inspire others.

The European Enterprise Promotion Awards are in their 17th year, and this year, in particular, was a cause for celebration with the number of entries into the awards returning to pre-pandemic levels. The entries continue to demonstrate, not only the pinnacle of innovation and entrepreneurship in...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...