Europa Nostra 2021 Awards

The European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards scheme was launched in 2002 by the European Commission and is supported by the Creative Europe Programme.  These annual Awards seek to identify and promote best practices in the conservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, to stimulate the trans-frontier exchange of knowledge and experience throughout Europe, to enhance public awareness and appreciation of Europe’s cultural heritage, and to encourage further excellent initiatives through the power of example. Outstanding heritage achievements are awarded in the following categories:

Conservation

Outstanding achievements in the conservation, enhancement and adaptation to new uses of cultural heritage.

Research

Outstanding research, digitisation and knowledge transfer projects which lead to tangible effects for the safeguard and enhancement of cultural heritage in Europe.

Dedicated Service to Heritage

Open to individuals or organisations whose commitment over a long period of time (minimum 10 years) demonstrates a high degree of dedication and civic engagement coupled with excellence in the safeguard and enhancement of cultural heritage in Europe, which exceeds normal expectations in the given context.

Education, Training and Awareness-raising

Outstanding initiatives related to education, training and awareness raising related to cultural heritage with the aim of fostering capacity-building and local support, building a sense of place and identity and stimulating citizens’ engagement and ownership.

The European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards will honour up to 30 outstanding heritage achievements from all parts of Europe every year. Up to four winners will also receive a Grand Prix with a monetary award of 10,000 Euro.  One winner will also receive the Public Choice Award following an online vote conducted via the Europa Nostra website. The closing date for the sending of entries is the 1^st October 2020.  For more information, contact the Heritage Awards Coordinator, Elena Bianchi, at eb@europanostra.org.  You can download an entry form from www.europeanherigagewards.eu/apply.