The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Award 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. Europe’s most inspiring architects, craftsmen, cultural heritage experts, professionals, volunteers, public and private institutions, and local communities have a chance to be recognised for their achievements.

The Europa Nostra Awards call for 2026 is now open!
The deadline for applications is 9 September 2025 (23:59 CET).
Further information and application forms are available on the Europa Nostra website.

INFORMATIVE WEBINAR: A free informative webinar will be organised on Monday 30 June between 16.00 and 17.00 (CET) to present the call for proposals. Register HERE.

Applications are invited in the following five categories of entry:

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

Read more about the award HERE.