European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage | Europa Nostra
European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage | Europa Nostra.
Description
The European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage | Europa Nostra Awards highlight some of the best achievements in heritage care and showcase remarkable efforts made in raising awareness about our cultural heritage.
With the mission to protect the heritage and cultural landscapes in Europe, this prize is the result of a partnership between the European Commission within the framework of the Creative Europe programme and Europa Nostra, an organisation that represents 250 NGOs, 150 associated organisations and 1,500 individual members in over 50 countries. The Europa Nostra Prize is awarded annually for outstanding projects that contribute to the study and preservation of Europe's heritage, as well as raising people's awareness regarding their value and impact on the economy. All the winning projects are examples of what the communities and citizens can do with their heritage.
The CNC – Centro Nacional de Cultura, is Europe Nostra's representative in Portugal.
The prizes are divided into four main categories:
- Conservation projects;
- Research;
- Dedicated service to heritage conservation education;
- Training and awareness raising within Europe's cultural heritage sector.
More than 30 projects all over Europe receive this award. Out of these, seven will receive the Grand Prize worth 10 thousand euros and one will be awarded the Public Choice Award chosen by an online poll conducted by Europa Nostra.
Objective
The aim of the initiative is to promote and reward success and altruism in the field of cultural heritage. Its main aims are to raise awareness of the issues facing the sector, recognise achievements in service to protecting European cultural heritage and encourage a greater appreciation of European culture heritage.
According to a recent study, the Heritage Prize's greatest impact is to highlight examples of successes in the sector and raise awareness of best practices across Europe.
More information
More information about the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage (including the previous winners) can be found at the Europe Nostra website http://www.europeanheritageawards.eu/