CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2025 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
UNESCO has opened submissions for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, recognizing outstanding conservation efforts across the region. The Awards celebrate private sector projects and public-private partnerships that demonstrate excellence in preserving historical sites while fostering community engagement.
Since 2000, the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation have honored 305 projects across 27 countries for their thorough understanding of historical significance, technical achievements, and impact at local, national, and regional levels. By spotlighting best practices, the Awards have helped shape regional conversations on heritage’s role in sustaining cities, societies, and the environment.
Eligibility Criteria
▸ Projects must have been completed within the last 10 years (February 2015 – May 2025 if the pre-existing use was retained, or May 2024 if a project involved a new use). Examples of eligible projects include:
▸ Houses, commercial and institutional buildings
▸ Historic towns and villages
▸ Archaeological sites and cultural landscapes
How to Apply
Projects must be sent by mail to UNESCO Bangkok and postmarked no later than 31 May 2025. Winners will be announced in November 2025.
For submission details and application forms: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/apply-heritageawards?hub=66925&fbclid=IwY2xjawIPyNtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHe6tGNLd_K-JG4Vmcc0Hh6Fa_zhEpUCSvITSSsJjKELlXz2hTm72ltbYLQ_aem_EyOxzp8yOwQyQ_a2k48dkA
Contact Information
▸ For project submissions:
Culture Unit
UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok
[email protected]
▸ For media inquiries:
Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) Team
UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok
[email protected]
▸ Visit the project page:
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-asia-pacific-awards-cultural-heritage-conservation?hub=66925&fbclid=IwY2xjawIPyO1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSxBKzbv8_gmpF4huECmN50SoRkTlX1NsK06nJiEF7qIWb9hm0p2sFbOUw_aem_rt0c1iDgTNDFsYzpnXvv5g
▸ Visit the 2025 Call for Entries page:
Call for Entries: 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/call-entries-2025-unesco-asia-pacific-awards-cultural-heritage-conservation?hub=66925&fbclid=IwY2xjawIPyTdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHX4IHv1mXOzKGio–osAeqytq_pXrzOIpkVHmC8ep9Dr5Mdy4U77dbeYkg_aem_nT-K9jFMuZx0Sv-yXu_FvA
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