What you will win

This year, the Participation Awards aren’t just about recognising your story, they’re about bringing it to life in the heart of Europe.

Instead of a prize you take home, this edition gives you something better: an experience you’ll actually live, share, and remember long after your volunteering project ends. Ten winners will be invited to come together in one place, to celebrate what they’ve done, who they’ve become, and what comes next.

What you’ll win

All 10 winners will receive:

An all-expenses-paid round trip to Brussels from 23 to 27 September 2026 (see Terms and Conditions for full details).

Everything is taken care of, so you can just focus on the experience:

• round-trip travel
• accommodation
• meals
• local transport
• full programme of activities

What’s waiting for you in Brussels?

This is where things get real. Over few days, you’ll step into the world behind the European Solidarity Corps and see how your experience connects to something much bigger.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s planned:

• 🇪🇺 visits to EU institutions and exploring the Parlamentarium
• 🌆 discovering Brussels (and beyond 👀)
• 🎭 cultural activities and shared experiences
• 🤝 meeting and connecting with other winners

And in between all of that? Conversations, laughs, and the kind of moments that only happen when people with similar stories meet in the same place.