The awards recognise achievements in the field of cultural heritage across Europe in 5 main categories:
- Conservation and Adaptive Reuse
- Research
- Education, Training, and Skills
- Citizens' Engagement and Awareness-raising
- Heritage Champions
Each year, up to 30 heritage achievements receive the European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards.
Grand Prix
Among the winners of the awards, up to five are granted to the most outstanding projects, each accompanied by a money prize of €10 000.
Public Choice Award
In addition, everyone is invited to vote online for their favourite project or initiative among the laureates. The winner of the Public Choice Award also receives €10 000.
Europa Nostra, the organising partner of the Awards
Europa Nostra has managed the awards on behalf of the European Union since 2002. It is the European voice of civil society, committed to safeguarding and promoting cultural and natural heritage.
Objective of the prize
The awards aim to identify and promote best practices in the conservation of cultural heritage. They also recognise innovative developments and new knowledge in the care and promotion of tangible and intangible cultural heritage. In this regard, the EU prize not only fully reflects the objectives of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, but also carries on its torch.
The awards also enable experiences and information to be exchanged and transferred across borders and communities in Europe and beyond. They help show the value of cultural heritage to Europe’s culture, economy, society and environment.