Press Release: Commissioner Vassiliou presents EU awards for Cultural Heritage

Nearly 30 outstanding cultural heritage projects were honoured at the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards at the Aya Irini (Topkapi Palace) in Istanbul, Turkey, on 10 June 2010. The awards were presented by Androulla Vassiliou, the European Commissioner responsible for culture, and Denis de Kergolay, President of Europa Nostra, a network dedicated to safeguarding Europe's cultural heritage and landscapes. Six of the projects received a grand prize and €10,000 each. The winners were selected by independent experts from nearly 140 projects covering 26 countries. The awards recognise excellence in conservation, research, dedicated service, and education, training and awareness-raising.