VI International Starlight Awards Applications Open

The Starlight Foundation, in its sixth edition, presents the International Starlight Awards as a system of recognition to institutions, associations, administrations and public or private companies or individuals, inside or outside the Starlight certified territory (although it will be a priority that they are part of our network), in four modalities, all based on our Magna Carta, the "Starlight Declaration" or "Declaration of La Palma", in defense of the night sky and the right to the light of the stars.

These four modalities are:

1. Smart Lighting and Innovation 

Preventing light pollution and promoting intelligent lighting options is one of the goals of the Starlight Foundation. This award is intended to recognize those projects and/or citizen initiatives in defense of the dark sky.

2. Astrotourism: the sky as an engine for sustainable development

For the first time, the Starlight Foundation is bringing together science and tourism through the Starlight International Certification System, with the goal of preserving dark skies in certified sites and promoting astronomy through this emerging and unique form of tourism, astrotourism.
Dark skies are an engine for sustainable economies through astrotourism and a driver for the development of business activities where the starry sky is the natural resource. The Foundation aims to recognize the best initiatives in this sector.

3. Education and outreach

We all know that the basis for a better future of our planet and its skies is a more and better educated and informed society. With this award we want to recognize those activities, initiatives, events, etc. that are aimed at our children and young people, and society in general, to raise awareness and disseminate the direct and indirect benefits of protecting the dark skies and promoting astronomy.

4. Best Starlight Accommodation

The Starlight Accommodation (rural houses and hotels, paradors, campsites, hostels, etc.) is an accreditation awarded by the Starlight Foundation to those establishments that, in addition to providing excellent quality accommodation, offer their guests astro-tourism activities and become advocates and propagators of the Starlight Declaration. This award aims to highlight the innovative activities developed in these accommodations and the actions undertaken that have meant a socio-economic revitalization of their territory.

Awards and Recognition of the 5th International Starlight Awards/Author: Diego J. Casillas/ Credit: Starlight Foundation

The judges for these awards are the trustees and management of the Starlight Foundation.

Nominations must be submitted by April 30, 2025 using the form on the Starlight Foundation website.

APPLICATION FORM VI EDITION OF THE STARLIGHT INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

The judges' decision will be communicated to the nominees by email before June 31, 2025.

The award in each category will consist of a trophy and diploma.

The winners in each modality will be promoted on the Starlight Foundation website, social networks and communication channels.

The Starlight Awards Ceremony will be held during the VIII International Starlight Meeting, the location and official date of which have not yet been announced.

In addition to these awards, the Starlight Foundation may award "Starlight Recognitions" throughout the year to any Muni

RULES AND REGULATIONS VI EDITION OF THE STARLIGHT INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

For further information, please contact: fundacionstarlight@fundacionstarlight.org