European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2026

European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2026: Submit your application by 9 September 2025

Are you involved in a heritage project, either as an individual or as part of an organisation, that deserves European-wide recognition?

The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2026 are open for submissions! This is your chance to showcase your outstanding contributions to cultural heritage and compete for Europe’s most prestigious awards in this field.

The  Awards recognise exceptional achievements in the protection, conservation, research and promotion of cultural heritage, covering a wide range of categories and project types - from tangible to intangible heritage.

Applications are invited in the following five categories of entry:

• Conservation & Adaptive Reuse
• Research
• Education, Training & Skills
• Citizens' Engagement & Awareness-raising
• Heritage Champions

The Awards were launched in 2002 by the European Commission and have been run by Europa Nostra ever since. The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards are supported by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.

Why submit your application? Winning an Award will bring:

• Visibility: Gain recognition throughout Europe and beyond, greater media attention, new audiences and partners, and potential funding;
• Monetary Prizes: Have the chance to receive a Grand Prix (€10,000) and/or the Public Choice Award (€10,000); and
• Networking: Join a pan-European network of heritage professionals, experts and enthusiasts, and share your story across Europe.

This is a unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on your work and share your achievements throughout Europe.

For more information and online submissions:  www.europeanheritageawards.eu

Deadline for submissions: 9 September 2025