Extended! Apply for the "Green Oases" award until 15.09.2025
The application deadline for the "Green Oases" award has been extended. Anyone who owns or has designed ecologically and aesthetically particularly successful green façades, roofs, balconies, front gardens, communal courtyards or fallow land is cordially invited to apply by 15.09.2025. Prizes will be awarded to both permanent and temporary green objects that have a special impact on the urban space.
The prize is endowed with a total of 2,000 euros. As a rule, several objects are awarded. This year's award ceremony is expected to take place in the fall.
Application instructions
Applications can be submitted until 15.09.2025 by private individuals, companies, clubs, associations, planning offices and architects who own a greened property or have created a project on behalf of one, provided that the parties involved in the property agree to participate.
The application must include the following information:
- Name and address, e-mail address or telephone number
- Location and detailed description of the greening project
- several meaningful photos
It can be submitted by post or e-mail:
Jena City Council
Environmental Protection Department
Lower nature conservation authority
Am Anger 26
07743 Jena
Why a prize for green oases
Greenery on and around buildings contributes significantly to the beautification of our cityscape. In addition to the aesthetic aspect, building greenery is of great importance for the urban climate and ecology. Rainwater is retained, stored and later released again, creating a balanced microclimate in summer. The leaf mass binds pollutants such as CO2 and provides food and habitat for numerous animals such as birds and insects. Last but not least, the color green has a calming and relaxing effect on us humans - green is a piece of perceived quality of life.
Legal information on participation
Images submitted with the application may be used by the City of Jena in the context of publications on the Green Oasis Award, unless expressly objected to.
Objects with unclear legal status are generally excluded from the award. This applies in particular to properties requiring planning permission for which no permits have been issued and which are not protected as existing buildings, but also to properties which are the subject of other ongoing building regulations procedures, such as prohibitions of use or demolition orders.