Together with the German Ocean Foundation, the award was launched at boot 2017, in the presence of Prince Albert II. Since 2018, the "ocean tribute" Award honors initiatives, associations and projects that are particularly committed to the preservation of the oceans.
Every initiative, every exciting project and campaign for the protection of the seas can become part of the "ocean tribute" Award. Participants must ensure that their projects contribute to the sustainable improvement and cleaning of the oceans. Whether technical innovations, development of research capacities, public awarness work or reduction of waste and nutrients, the protection of the oceans is the aim of "ocean tribute" Award.
The winner of the "ocean tribute" Award is announced every year at boot Düsseldorf.
Goal & objective
boot has been committed to protecting the oceans for many years and has consistently continued this commitment with the “ocean tribute” Award. Together with the German Ocean Foundation, boot Düsseldorf promotes projects that are dedicated to the sustainable protection of the oceans - in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
The jury
From all submitted projects, five actions will be nominated. By public voting and the final verdict of a top-class jury, the winner of the "ocean tribute" award will be determined and honoured at boot Düsseldorf.