European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards, 2018

The European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards is granted annually to identify and promote best practices in the conservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, to stimulate the trans-frontier exchanges 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 will be awarded in the following categories:
- Conservation
- Research
- Dedicated service by individuals or organisations
- Education, training and awareness-raising

2018 is the European Year of Cultural Heritage. On this occasion, the Jury of each Category will give Special attention to any European dimension in a project.

Among such dimensions that may be taken into account are:
- Collaboration between organisations or individuals in two or more European countries on a particular project.
- Contribution to a developing sense of European identity or European social cohesion.
- Enrichment and deepening of symbolic meanings and aesthetic values drawn from European tradition.

The European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards will honour every year up to 30 outstanding heritage achievements from all parts of Europe. The number of awards every year will depend on the type and quality of entries received.
Up to seven projects will be selected as Grand Prix winners and one will receive the Public Choice Award through an online vote conducted via the Europa Nostra website.

Further details:
http://europedirect.duth.gr