2009 EU prize for cultural heritage / Europa Nostra awards
The European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage was launched in 2002 by the European Commission as part of the implementation of the Culture Programme. Europa Nostra, the Pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage, was selected to run this Awards Scheme on the basis of its long experience in publicly recognising - on a European level - individual or joint excellence in the field of Cultural Heritage...
The EU Prize for
Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards are granted
annually to identify and promote best practices in
the conservation of tangible cultural heritage, to
stimulate the exchange of knowledge and experience
throughout Europe, to enhance public awareness and
appreciation of Europe's cultural heritage, and to
encourage further exemplary initiatives through the
Power of Example.
Outstanding heritage achievements will be awarded in
the following categories:
- Conservation
- Research
- Dedicated Service by Individuals or Organisations
- Education, Training and Awareness-Raising
The EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra
Awards consist of two award levels. Up to six entries
will be awarded a Prize, which includes a monetary
award of € 10 000. Up to twenty-five entries will be
awarded a Medal.
Criteria for the assessment of entries include
excellence in the work executed and preliminary
research conducted, as well as respect for artistic,
cultural and social value, setting, authenticity and
integrity. Special attention will also be paid to
sustainability, interpretation and presentation,
educational work, funding and management, and social
responsibility. Entries can be on a scale ranging
from small to large, local to international, and
should display a standard of work considered
outstanding in a European context.
> Call for Entries and
Conditions
