Atlas Network Awards
Regional Liberty Awards
As part of the Templeton Freedom Award Prize Program, Atlas Network's Regional Liberty Awards recognize think tanks that have made significant contributions to the understanding of liberty around the globe.
About the Awards
The Regional Liberty Awards are administered through the Templeton Freedom Award Prize Program, which distributes $410,000 in prizes each year supported by the Templeton Religion Trust. Winners are honored at Regional Liberty Forums held across five continents.
All organizations that complete the full Templeton Freedom Award application are automatically considered for both regional and Templeton awards.
Eligibility & Criteria
Judges prioritize projects with demonstrable and measurable impact achieved within the last two years. Focus areas include:
- Free enterprise and individual liberty
- Prosperity-encouraging policies
- Innovative approaches to advancing freedom
Regional Categories
Awards are given in six regional categories:
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- Middle East & North Africa
- North America
Prize & Recognition
Regional winners and finalists receive up to $20,000 in prizes per region. Winners are honored at Regional Liberty Forums across five continents.
How to Apply
Submit your application at apply.atlasnetwork.org. The application deadline is November 30.
All applicants who complete the full Templeton Freedom Award application are automatically considered for Regional Liberty Awards as well.
Past Winners & Finalists
Winners
Freedom Research Association
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Finalists
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Centro para Renovación Económica, Crecimiento y Excelencia
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IdeaPaís
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Winners
Instituto de Ciencia Política Hernán Echavarría Olózaga
Safeguarding the Rule of Law and Private Property in Colombian Rural Areas
Georgia's Future Academy
South African Institute of Race Relations
Samriddhi Foundation
PalThink for Strategic Studies
PalThink Advocating for Peace and Human Rights Amidst Darkest Times of Humanity
State Policy Network
Finalists
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Estudiantes por la Libertad Latinoamérica
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Fundación Libertad y Progreso
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EPICENTER
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Association Multi
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Africa Centre for Entrepreneurship and Youth Empowerment
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Liberty Sparks
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Experts Centre for Market and Policy Research
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The Indonesian Institute, Center for Public Policy Research
Research-Based Advocacy and Public Campaigns for Freedom of Religion
Winners
Asociación Argentina de Contribuyentes
Institute for Market Economics
Centre For Development and Enterprises Great Lakes
Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs
Institutional Reforms for a Transparent and Accountable Political and Public Finance System
Lebanese Institute for Market Studies
Pacific Legal Foundation
Finalists
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Instituto de Estudos Empresariais
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Centro de Investigación Looking
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Adam Smith Institute
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Bendukidze Free Market Center
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Liberty Sparks
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Ethical African
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Centre for Civil Society
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Bikalpa - an Alternative
Countering Populism and Promoting Freedom and Entrepreneurship through Media Activities
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Students For Liberty
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Freedom and Citizenship Association
Winners
Instituto Liberal de São Paulo
African Students For Liberty
Bikalpa - an Alternative
Ideas Beyond Borders
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Finalists
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Instituto de Ciencia Política Hernán Echavarría Olózaga
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Fundación P!ensa
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Institute for Market Economics
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Lithuanian Free Market Institute
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The Eastern Caucus
#Mobility4Happiness
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Free Market Foundation
Khaya Lam Land Reform Project
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Foundation for Economic Freedom
Attracting Foreign Investments in the Renewable Energy Sector
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Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Regional Economic Comprehensive Partnership (RCEP) Action Plan
Winners
Fundacja Liberté!
Nkafu Policy Institute
Powering Women Rights and Social Entrepreneurship in Cameroon
Cairo Liberal Club
Goldwater Institute
Finalists
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Students For Liberty Brasil
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IDEAS Labs
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KEFiM
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Liberalni Forum
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Students' Organization for Liberty and Entrepreneurship
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Africa Centre for Entrepreneurship and Youth Empowerment
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Foundation for Economic Freedom
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Afghanistan Economic and Legal Studies Organization
Winners
Students For Liberty
Liberty Sparks
Centre for Civil Society
PalThink for Strategic Studies
Cato Institute
Finalists
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Fundación para el Progreso Chile
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Asociación Argentina de Contribuyentes
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Institute of Economic Affairs
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Foundation for the Advancement of Liberty
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Centre For Development and Enterprises Great Lakes
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African Students for Liberty
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Foundation for Economic Freedom
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