The Holcim Awards are specifically created to allow young professionals and students the opportunity to showcase their work and compete for a regional First Prize of $25k, Second Prize of $15k and Third Prize of $10k. it is a global competition open for projects in architecture, building and civil engineering, landscape and urban design, materials, products and construction technologies that contribute to the five "target issues" for sustainable construction. These five issues are: 1. Innovation and transferability - Progress 2. Ethical standards and social equity - People 3. Environmental quality and resource efficiency - Planet 4. Economic performance and compatibility - Prosperity 5. Contextual and aesthetic impact - Proficiency