The European Commission (EC) invites nominations for the Facing Societal Challenges Award to reward those innovative procurement practices aimed to face covid-19 pandemic and its consequences during the recovery phase. The Awards also aims to demonstrate how innovation procurement positively transforms the economy by tackling societal challenges such as climate change. The winner receives €75 thousand, the runner-up receives €25 thousand. In order to be eligible, the applicants must be individuals, located in one of the Member States (including overseas countries and territories, OCTs) or Associated Countries. The deadline for this award is 22 June 2022.