RURAL WOMEN INNOVATORS (RUWI) AWARD
The Rural Women Innovators (RUWI) Award, part of the GRASS CEILING project, celebrates and empowers women who are driving socio-ecological innovation in rural areas. It aims to increase the number of women-led innovations in farming, rural economies, and communities, fostering sustainability, inclusion, and well-being.
The award recognises the crucial role of women and organisations in promoting innovation and positive change in rural areas.
The winner, who was announced on November 2025, gained visibility, recognition, and the opportunity to present their work at the GRASS CEILING Final Showcase Event, which took place on 4 December 2025 at the European Parliament in Brussels. All travel and participation costs were covered by the project.
RUWI AWARD WINNER
The winner of the 2025 Rural Women Innovators (RUWI) Award is Grenoucerie SL, a pioneering micro-enterprise from Zamora, Spain.
Selected from 64 applications representing 28 countries, Grenoucerie SL impressed the jury with its innovative model of Iberian frog farming and its strong commitment to empowerment and gender equality—reflected in a workforce that is 40% women and an integration contract scheme enabling female farm ownership.
This year’s applications showcased a broad diversity of socio-ecological innovations, with strong representation from agriculture, training and capacity building, social services, and cultural initiatives.
