This document is the official Guide for Applicants to the POLREC Awards 2025, an EU-funded initiative supporting SMEs advancing polymer recycling. It outlines the three award categories—Innovation, Training & Upskilling, and Internationalisation—along with application procedures, evaluation criteria, and eligibility requirements. Applicants will find all necessary details to apply for POLREC Awards 2025 and gain visibility at the K Fair 2025 during the POLREC Final event and awarding ceremony on the 10th of October 2025 on the K fair. The guide also provides templates to fill out an application, timelines, contact points, and GDPR-related information.