[oberlist] EUROPE# grant/herit: Europa Nostra Awards 2012

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Hague, Nizozemska

Europa Nostra
Europa Nostra Awards 2012

EU prize for cultural heritage
www.europanostra.org/apply-for-an-award

The European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards
celebrate excellence in cultural heritage conservation, ranging from the
restoration of buildings and their adaptation to new uses, to urban and
rural landscape rehabilitation, archaeological site interpretations, and
care for art collections. Moreover, it highlights research, dedicated
service to heritage conservation by individuals or organisations and
education projects related to cultural heritage. The awards are supported
by the European Commission in the framework of the Culture Programme.
Europa Nostra is in charge of organising the selection and the award
ceremony.
This Awards Scheme aims to promote high standards and high-quality skills
in conservation practice, and to stimulate the trans-frontier exchanges in
the area of heritage. By spreading the 'Power of Example', the Prize also
aims to encourage further efforts and projects related to heritage
throughout Europe.

Exemplary heritage achievements in Europe are awarded in the following
four categories:

Category 1: CONSERVATION

Outstanding achievements in the conservation, enhancement and adaptation
to new uses, of cultural heritage in the following areas:

* Architectural Heritage: Single buildings or groups of buildings in an
urban or rural setting;
* Building additions or alterations, or new building projects within
historic areas;
* Industrial and engineering structures and sites.
* Cultural landscapes: Historic urban environments or townscapes, city or
town squares and streetscapes;
* Historic parks and gardens, larger areas of designed landscape or of
cultural, environmental and/or agricultural significance.
* Archaeological sites, including underwater archaeology, which may
include interpretive display for cultural or educational purposes.
* Works of art: Collections of artistic and historic significance or old
works of art, which may include interpretive display for cultural or
educational purposes.

Category 2: RESEARCH

Outstanding research which leads to tangible effects in the conservation
and enhancement of cultural heritage in Europe in any of the
above-mentioned Category 1 areas.

Category 3: DEDICATED SERVICE by INDIVIDUALS or ORGANISATIONS

Open to individuals or organisations whose contributions over a long
period of time demonstrate excellence in the protection, conservation and
enhancement of cultural heritage (relating to the above-mentioned Category
1 areas) in Europe. The contribution should be of a standard which would
be considered outstanding in the European context.

Category 4: EDUCATION, TRAINING and AWARENESS-RAISING

Outstanding initiatives related to heritage education, training schemes in
cultural heritage conservation, and programmes for raising awareness on
cultural heritage.

The EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards consist of two
award levels. Up to six entries will be awarded a Grand Prix, which
includes a monetary award of € 10 000. Up to twenty-five entries will
receive an Award.


data limita: 01/10/11

Kontakt:
Europa Nostra
Elena Bianchi, Heritage Awards Coordinator
Lange Voorhout 35
2514 EC  The Hague
Nizozemska
tel: +31 70 302 40 58
eb at europanostra.org
www.europanostra.org


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