The European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards is one of Europe’s prestigious prizes in the heritage field, and the 2015 nominations are now open, with a closing date of 15 October 2014.
Europa Nostra writes:
Every year, [the award] honours the most outstanding heritage achievements from all over Europe. It recognises the excellence and dedication by architects, craftsmen, cultural heritage experts, volunteers, schools, local communities, heritage owners and the media. It stimulates creativity and innovation, through the power of example.
In 2015, the Awards will be given to up to 30 remarkable heritage projects and initiatives in four categories. Up to seven will be selected as Grand Prix winners and receive €10,000 each. One will get the Public Choice Award.
What are the eligible countries?
Entries may be submitted from countries that take part in the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission. ?You can still apply for a Europa Nostra Award if your country is not on the list of eligible countries. You can check the list of eligible and non-eligible countries using from links from the web page.
