As we embark on an exciting year ahead, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Let’s Connect 2025 award, a key initiative to celebrate the power of digital innovation and youth empowerment within our network. This award will shine a spotlight on the best digital practices from across Europe and beyond, showcasing the impactful work of our members and their efforts to ensure digital rights, access, citizenship, and innovation.

What is the “Let’s Connect 2025” Award About?

The Let’s Connect 2025 award is designed to recognize the outstanding digital projects from our members that contribute to the empowerment of youth in the digital age. We are looking to highlight the impact of your work, with a focus on the core pillars that define our collective mission:

• Digital Rights: Advocating for the protection of youth rights in the digital world, addressing the challenges posed by technological disruption, and ensuring a safe online space for all.
• Digital Access: Bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to digital tools and resources for all young people, regardless of their background or geographical location.
• Digital Citizenship: Empowering young people to actively participate in shaping the digital future, promoting democratic engagement, and fostering responsible online behavior.
• Digital Innovation: Supporting creative solutions that leverage digital technologies to enhance youth work, learning, and community development.

Let’s connect 2025 Award’s Purpose:

In 2025, we want to celebrate the extraordinary contributions our members are making towards these goals. By participating in Let’s Connect 2025, your organization will have the opportunity to compete for the  title of “Best CONNECT Digital Practice 2025.”

This honor will acknowledge your commitment to shaping the future of youth in the digital world and your ongoing efforts to improve the digital environment for young people across Europe.

Why Participate?

There are several reasons to get involved in Let’s Connect 2025:

• Visibility and Recognition: Showcase your achievements to a broader audience, with your projects featured on our external platforms, giving your work the recognition it deserves.
  
• Networking and Collaboration: Connect with like-minded organizations, exchange best practices, and build partnerships that foster mutual growth and collective action.
• Sharing Knowledge and Innovation: Contribute to the shared knowledge pool within our network, allowing other members to learn from your experiences and successful digital strategies.
• Inspiration for Others: Your work could inspire other organizations to innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible in digital youth work.

How Can You Participate?

Participating is easy! Simply fill out THIS FORM. 

You can include photos, links, and a short description to help us understand the significance of your work.

Deadline to apply: 15th September 2025

Results: will be announced at the Generally Assembly of Connect International in Brussels, Belgium.