The Integration Foundation gives out annual Integration Awards. The aim of the awards is to value the development and sustainability of the field of integration in society as a whole, including an innovative and diverse approach to involving people of different nationalities in cooperation activities.
The Integration Awards are awarded in four categories:
- Cornerstone of Integration (Lõimumise raudvara): awareness of Estonia's cultural diversity and long-term targeted activities promoting integration;
- Bridgebuilder of the Year (Aasta sillalooja): implementation of cooperation projects aimed at Estonian residents with a mother tongue other than Estonian;
- Messenger of the Year (Aasta sõnumikandja): shaping attitudes supporting integration through the media;
- Spark of the Year (Aasta säde): outstanding work of a person or organization in the field of integration.
A public competition is announced every year to identify the award candidates. The prize fund is 4,000 euros. The competition is funded by the Ministry of Culture.
The Integration Foundation has been awarding integration awards since 1999.