Monday, 22nd May 2023

The IAASF Committee are delighting to announce the Cultural Protection Awards that will be awarded during the Gala Dinner hosted by the IAASF Conference 2023.

The IAASF steering committee have identified that lots of great work is being undertaken globally to protect and preserve cultural heritage for future generations. On that basis, a decision has been taken to recognise outstanding contributions that are being made and to award individuals, organisations, or projects deemed most beneficial for the preservation of our art and cultural heritage for years to come.

If you believe that you (or somebody you would like to nominate) have contributed to the protection and preservation of cultural heritage for future generations, we want to hear from you. Applications are open within the four categories shown below and must be received no later than 5 pm (UK time) on Monday the 31st of July 2023.

The 4 categories that will be awarded are:

Cultural Heritage Protection Initiative

Cultural Protection Ambassador

Youth Cultural Protection Leader

Cultural Protection Training Initiative

Submissions can be made by individuals, organisations, or by third parties acting on behalf of a named individual or organisation. Finalists will be announced in the week commencing the 14th of August 2023.

The award ceremony will take place during the IAASF Gala Dinner on the 12th of September 2023 where all finalists will receive a framed certificate of merit and the overall winner being awarded the inaugural CPA trophy, recognising their contribution to the protection of cultural heritage.

To submit an award application, please follow the link here.