The Circular Economy Awards, one of the flagship initiatives of the Western Balkans Circular Economy Hub (WBCEH), returned in 2026 for their second edition, continuing to recognise the businesses, organisations, institutions and individuals whose work is helping accelerate the circular transition across the Western Balkans.

The jury included representatives from Western Balkan Chambers of Commerce, GIZ, HELVETAS, universities, civil society organisations, private companies and other organisations active in the circular economy and green transition.

The official Circular Economy Awards 2026 Ceremony took place on 13 October 2026 in Prishtina, as part of the Western Balkans Circular Economy EXPO 2026, organised by Rilindja e Gjelbër at Flori Gallery, Prishtina Mall. The ceremony brought together award recipients, circular economy practitioners, businesses, institutions, civil society organisations and other regional stakeholders.

Following the evaluation and final review process, seven category winners were selected, together with five additional applicants recognised as Catalysts for Circular Change.

Winners of the circular economy awards 2026

• Circular Start-Up – Sferikon, Serbia
• Corporate Leadership in Circular Economy – AZ Group shpk, Albania
• Circular Economy Education & Research – Vesna Alivojvodic, Serbia
• Municipal Circular Leadership – Municipality of Prilep, North Macedonia
• Innovative Circular Design – Intelligent Indoor Farm, North Macedonia
• Civil Society Circular Impact – Doniraj Kompjuter, North Macedonia
• Circular Economy Pioneer – Edina Hadžić, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Read more about the event and the awards on the following link.