The EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards. Deadline for entries: 1 October 2008
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. 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. The Prize 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.
Closing date: 1 October 2008.
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