The awards celebrate exemplary restorations and initiatives of the many facets of Europe’s cultural heritage in  4 categories. Every year, up to six monetary awards of €10.000 each are awarded to the top laureates in the various categories. 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.

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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 are available on the Europa Nostra website.

Closing date for submission of entries: 1 October 2012 (date of sending)