The LIFE Awards, an esteemed event hosted by the European Commission since 2006, celebrate and honour the most innovative, inspirational, and effective LIFE projects. The winners are selected by an expert jury and announced on the day of the ceremony, which takes place during the EU Green Week – Europe’s biggest environmental event. Also, the LIFE Citizens’ Prize allows the general public to get to know the finalists and vote for their preferred project ; About 400 participants are expected to attend onsite and more will join ;