diff --git a/pyprland/plugins/scratchpads.py b/pyprland/plugins/scratchpads.py
index 6b2a4877..fb0df2b7 100644
--- a/pyprland/plugins/scratchpads.py
+++ b/pyprland/plugins/scratchpads.py
@@ -512,7 +512,7 @@ async def ensure_alive(self, uid):
         item = self.scratches.get(name=uid)
 
         if item.conf.get("pwa_hack"):
-            return self._ensure_alive_pwa(item)
+            return await self._ensure_alive_pwa(item)
 
         if not await item.isAlive():
             await self._start_scratch(item)