Europa Nostra Awards 2008

[i]Competition - call for entries[/i] Europa Nostra, the pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage, is the representative platform of over 220 heritage NGOs active throughout Europe. It is the voice of this vast movement of European civil society active in the field of heritage towards international bodies concerned, in particular the European Union Institutions, the Council of Europe and UNESCO. The “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 European cultural heritage, and to encourage further exemplary initiatives through the Power of Example. Outstanding heritage achievements will be awarded in the following categories: 1. Conservation 2. Research 3. Dedicated Service by Individuals or Organisations 4. Education, Training and Awareness-Raising Subject to the confirmation of the continuation of Europa Nostra’s partnership with the European Commission, the most outstanding achievements may also be awarded a monetary Prize of € 10 000 in each category in addition to Awards. 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. [b]Closing dates:[/b] 15 August 2007: Category 2 15 September 2007: Categories 1, 3 and 4 For more information and details, please visit: www.europanostra.org