The publication of winners of the second cycle of the European Union Prize for Citizen Science in 2023 significantly contributes to the broader objectives of IMPETUS. Publishing the winners showcases Europe's role as a global leader in citizen science. By recognizing and highlighting outstanding achievements in citizen science, the publication promotes Europe's contributions to the field and emphasises its leadership position. This aligns with the objective of IMPETUS to showcase Europe's role in citizen science. The publication of winners also promotes and advocates for citizen engagement with science and research within the European Research Area. By highlighting the successful projects and their impact, the publication encourages greater participation and involvement of citizens in scientific activities. This supports the objective of the IMPETUS project to promote citizen engagement with science and research. Furthermore, the publication of winners increases the visibility and dissemination of the European Union Prize for Citizen Science. By widely spreading information about the winners, the publication raises awareness about the prize and its objectives. This helps to attract more participation and submissions in future rounds of the Prize.