The Pompidou Group European Drug Prevention Prize is awarded every two years to youth drug prevention projects. Its goal is to recognize the importance of active youth participation in creating a better and healthier environment. The Prevention Prize is awarded to outstanding drug prevention projects that have proved successful in involving young people in their design, implementation and evaluation. Its goal is to increase awareness of the importance of active youth participation in reducing drug-related harm and creating healthier citizens and communities across Europe. It also seeks to recognise quality drug prevention that is innovative and managed by young people, for young people.