1 October 2009 deadline to enter the

European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage /

Europa Nostra Awards

2010 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards

The Hague June 2009 - Each year, Europa Nostra and the European Union reward

the best of cultural heritage achievements. Through our European Union Prize

for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards, we celebrate excellence and

dedication by architects, craftsmen, volunteers, schools, local communities,

heritage owners and media. Through the power of their example we stimulate

creativity and innovation.

The awards celebrate exemplary restorations and initiatives of the many

facets of Europe’s cultural heritage in categories ranging from the

restoration of monuments and buildings, their adaptation to new uses, to

urban and rural landscape rehabilitation, archaeological site

interpretations, and care for art collections. Also awarded are research and

education projects, dedicated service to heritage conservation by

individuals and organisations, and education and awareness raising

initiatives related to cultural heritage. Every year, up to six monetary

awards of €10.000 each are awarded to the top laureates in the various

categories.

Submit your project and share your success.

CALL FOR ENTRIES available on Europa Nostra website

Categories:

Outstanding achievements in the field of heritage conservation and

enhancement will be awarded in the following categories:

1. Conservation

2. Research

3. Dedicated Service by Individuals or Organisations

4. Education, Training and Awareness-Raising

Entry Forms now available at  www.europanostra.org

Closing date for submission of entries for all categories: 1 October 2009

Information: Elena Bianchi, Europa Nostra Heritage Awards Coordinator

 T +31 70 302 40 58,  eb@europanostra.org.

Europa Nostra represents some 250 non-governmental organisations, 150

associate organisations and 1500 individual members from more than 50

countries who are fully committed to safeguarding Europe’s cultural heritage

and landscapes. Together, we provide a powerful network for dialogue and

debate, we celebrate the best heritage achievements; we campaign against

threats to vulnerable heritage buildings, sites and landscapes, and we lobby

for sustainable policies and high quality standards with regard to heritage.

We are the Voice of Cultural Heritage in Europe.