Awards We Are Proud Of

1996

The Organic Textile Award for initiating the world’s first organic cotton farming project in Sekem, Egypt and for far-reaching dedication in encouraging a cultivation method that is healthy for people and the planet.

1999

International Design Award for the hessnatur wedding gown. hessnatur designed an organic wedding gown that couples could rent for free, the ultimate in beautiful sustainability. The gown is currently in the permanent collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.

2005

Ethics in Business Certificate for hessnatur as a “pioneer in ethical practices”.  The award was based on the honest and sustainable conduct ofhessnatur, well beyond legal requirements.

2007

The national certificate for work/life balance awarded by the German government to progressive, family-oriented companies. hessnatur’s company policies include part time positions for managers, subsidies for child care, and an emergency baby-sitting service.

2008

Positive Award, a Public Eye Award, presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland for the ground-breaking initiatives of hessnatur in social and environmental practices.