The Gattefossé Foundation is organizing different campaigns to recognize and support aromatherapists all over the world.
2025 “René-Maurice Gattefossé” Prize
€10,000 to recognise medical, paramedical or aromatherapy teams that use essential oils as a complementary therapeutic approach.
This award is intended to acknowledge the achievement of a clinically-based team which incorporates evidence-based aromatherapy to provide direct health or wellbeing benefits to recipients.
One International Prize + one French Prize
Campaign from 06 Jan 2025 to 04 May 2025
Solidarity program
Donation of materials to support humanitarian teams using aromatherapy to help populations in health emergencies.
To be eligible, applicants must be qualified in aromatherapy (mandatory) and that the project meets a humanitarian need or a health emergency. Assistance will depend on the size of the project, and will take the form of a donation of materials (diffusers, essential oils).
The project leader must fill a request online and present the project with a list of the equipment required.
All year
Call for ‘Innovative Aromatherapy Practice’
5 finalists rewarded : €1000 for the winner and 250€ for the other 4 finalists.
The goal of this competition is to share innovative aromatherapy practices worldwide that can benefit the wider community.
To apply, the candidates are required to realize electronic poster (e-poster) presenting a specific aromatherapy practice/protocol that has demonstrated beneficial effects to recipients. The candidates need to be certified aromatherapists or health professionals trained in aromatherapy who are working in healthcare settings. It is imperative that Aromatherapy is supported by an institution.
Languages accepted: French, English, Portuguese, German, Japanese
Campaign from 01 June to 19 October 2025
