APPLY FOR EU PRIZE CULTURAL HERITAGE -  EUROPA NOSTRA AWARDS 2017 / Deadline: 1st of October 2016 

The EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards is the most prestigious prize in Europe in this field. The Prize honours every year the most remarkable achievements of architects, craftsmen, experts of cultural heritage, volunteers, schools, local communities, heritage owners and media across Europe.
Nominations can be submitted by the countries that are participating in the program Creative Europe by the European Commission.

In 2017, the Awards will be given to up to 30 remarkable heritage projects and initiatives in four categories. Up to seven will be selected as Grand Prix winners and receive € 10,000 each. One will get the Public Choice Award.

Categories:

• Conservation – Outstanding achievements in the conservation, enhancement and adaptation to new uses of cultural heritage.
• Research – Outstanding research projects which lead to tangible effects in the conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage in Europe.
• Dedicated Service by Individuals or Organizations - Open to individuals or organizations whose contributions over a long period of time demonstrate excellence in the protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage in Europe.
• Education, Training and Awareness – Raising – Outstanding initiatives related to education, training and awareness-raising in the field of tangible and/or intangible cultural heritage in any of the above-mentioned areas, to promote and/or to contribute to the sustainable development of the environment.

More information you could find here:

http://www.europanostra.org/apply-for-an-award-2017/