The annual UIAA Mountain Protection Award (MPA) was created in 2013. During its seven years of existence, the platform has enabled people to raise finances to build key infrastructures, conduct vital research and fulfil pending project goals.
In parallel, it has provided an international showcase and communication platform for projects to raise awareness and exchange ideas and initiatives. Not only has it supported local communities,
it has fostered its own global community. The Award celebrates innovation and a desire to make a difference.
What are the benefits?
• All selected projects are showcased on the UIAA website and global communication channels.
• The Best New Initiative is featured in a dedicated article and receives the respective logo.
• The Runner-up to the winning project receives a EUR 5’000 financial remuneration, the right to use the silver MPA logo and gets featured in a dedicated
article.
• The Winner is announced at the UIAA General Assembly held on 24 October 2020 in Antalya, Turkey and receives a EUR 10’000 financial grant. Thanks to the UIAA partnership with BALLY, the winning project will further benefit from exclusive content creation and communication amplification through BALLY’s worldwide press outreach and the UIAA’s global mountain network.