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Description of the programme / policy
The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards are Europe’s most prestigious Awards in the heritage field. The Awards were launched in 2002 by the European Commission and have been run by Europa Nostra ever since. Some sites in the Western Balkans have previously won the award (https://www.europeanheritageawards.eu/winners/).
Main objective of the programme/policy
The Awards identify and promote best practices in the conservation and enhancement of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, stimulate the trans-frontier exchange of knowledge throughout Europe, increase public awareness and appreciation of Europe’s cultural heritage and encourage further excellent initiatives through the power of example.
Specific objective of the programme/policy
The Awards honour every year up to 30 outstanding heritage achievements, among which up to five Grand Prix. Each winner of a Grand Prix receives a monetary award of €10.000.