About the Award

The House of Europe Award honours individuals and organisations that are driving Ukraine forward through partnership with the EU and the UK.

We are looking for leaders of change—those whose ideas and initiatives have been transforming their fields since 2022.

Submit your project or nominate someone who inspires you.

Finalists

Excellence in Cultural Heritage Preservation

Best Translated Publication

Promoting the Culture of National Minorities

Best International Media Cooperation

Leader in European Integration

Best International Educational Cooperation

Best International Cultural Cooperation

Representation of Ukrainian Culture in EU and Great Britain

Leader in Culture

Jury

BEST INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL COOPERATION

Anna Pohribna
Cultural manager, Deputy Director for Programmes at Mystetskyi Arsenal

Albert Tsukrenko
Musician, journalist, screenwriter, Head of the Department of External Production and Co-production at Suspilne, author and host of the podcasts Unzip and SuchTsukrMuz

Volodymyr Volyk
Manager of Partnerships and EU Cultural Institutes Cooperation Grants at House of Europe

BEST INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATION

Anna Novosad
Co-founder of the savED charity foundation, Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine (2019–2020)

Levan Kvatchadze
Regional Director at DVV International with over 20 years of experience in education and development cooperation

Vitalii Bobrov
Manager for Capacity Building and Discourse at House of Europe

BEST INTERNATIONAL MEDIA COOPERATION

Taras Prokopyshyn
CEO and co-founder of The Ukrainians Media

Eugene Zaslavsky
CEO of Media Development Foundation, lecturer in Media Management at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with over 20 years of experience in media

Kristina Thomas
Kristina Thomas is a freelance journalist based in Berlin. She covers politics, security and disinformation, as well as climate and human rights topics for various national news media, such as Zeit Online, Tagesspiegel, Stern, and ntv, as well as Swiss Neue Zürcher Zeitung.

REPRESENTATION of UKRAINIAN CULTURE in the EU and GREAT BRITAIN

Jarosław Godun
Director of the Polish Institute in Kyiv, Minister-Counsellor at the Embassy of Poland in Kyiv

Andrew Manning
Director of the EU National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC)

Dr. Kateryna Rietz-Rakul
Director of the Ukrainian Institute in Germany

EXCELLENCE in CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION

Prof. Dr. Kilian Heck
Chair of Art History at the Caspar David Friedrich Institute, University of Greifswald, Vice President of the Ukraine Art Aid Center

Dr. Vasyl Rozhko
MBA, founder of HeMo NGO, Head of Tustan NGO

Olena Onohda
Manager of International Cooperation and Infrastructure Grants at House of Europe

PROMOTING the CULTURE of NATIONAL MINORITIES

Dr. Ihor Lossovskyi
Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnic Affairs and Freedom of Conscience, First Class Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine

Anton Savidi
Manager for Communications and Creative Industries Programmes at House of Europe

Martin Mühleck
Historian, civil servant at the European Commission Ukraine Service, Team Leader on Good Governance and Fundamental Rights

LEADER in CULTURE

Fabian Mühlthaler
Director of Goethe-Institut Ukraine

Alevtina Kakhidze
Multidisciplinary artist, recipient of the Kazimir Malevich Artist Award and the Women in Arts Award

Mykola Ulianov
Head of Creative Europe Desk Ukraine, Project Manager

LEADER in EUROPEAN INTEGRATION

Inna Pidluska
Deputy Executive Director of the International Renaissance Foundation, expert in civil society development and participatory democracy

Franziska Simon
Programme Director at House of Europe

Vakhtang Kebuladze
Philosopher, publicist, translator, Dr. habil., full professor at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Diana Wolski
EU external and public policy expert with 15+ years of experience, currently leading Culture and National Minorities at the EU Delegation to Ukraine

BEST TRANSLATED PUBLICATION

Ganna Uliura
Literary critic, PhD, essayist

Sonia Draga
Publisher, President of the Federation of European Publishers

Olha Petryshyn
Cultural manager, Head of Literature at the Ukrainian Institute

Tetiana Manziuk
Manager of stipends, mobility grants, translation grants and individual projects at House of Europe

We are looking for those who:

Have implemented impactful projects despite the challenges of the full-scale invasion

Work independently or as part of a team

Work with culture, education, media, national minorities, and European integration

If this sounds like you, choose a category and apply.

Nominations

BEST
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL COOPERATION

For cultural projects delivered in cooperation with partners from the EU or the UK during challenging times for Ukraine.

BEST
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATION

For educational or youth projects implemented through cooperation between Ukraine, the EU, and the UK, creating spaces for growth and exchange.

BEST
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA
COOPERATION

For media projects developed in cooperation between Ukraine and partners from the EU or the UK, demonstrating responsible work with topics and facts.

REPRESENTATION OF UKRAINIAN CULTURE IN THE EU
For organisations from Ukraine,
the EU, or the UK that create opportunities for artists to be seen and heard internationally.

LEADER
in EUROPEAN INTEGRATION

For organisations from Ukraine, the EU, or the UK that have been working systematically on Ukraine’s EU integration for over five years and have achieved measurable results.

EXCELLENCE in CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION

For outstanding projects that preserve, research, and protect Ukraine’s cultural heritage.

PROMOTING
the CULTURE of NATIONAL MINORITIES

For projects created together with national minorities in Ukraine or dedicated to preserving their identity and developing their culture.

LEADER
in CULTURE

For professionals who have chosen to remain in Ukraine to set direction for the sector, strengthen partnerships with the EU, and inspire others.

BEST
TRANSLATED PUBLICATION

For book publications that have filled important gaps and expanded Ukrainian readers’ access to European and British literature through high-quality translation into Ukrainian and thoughtful promotion.

What will I receive?

Financial
award

EUR 1,500

National recognition

A commemorative
statuette and diploma
presented at the House of Europe
Award ceremony

Media
visibility

Communication support,
videos, publications, and
stories highlighting your work
and impact

Development opportunities

New partnerships and opportunities
for project growth

The path to the House of Europe Award

1. Choose a category

That best matches your project and activities

2. Join the presentation

On 19 February, 13.00 Kyiv time

It will be a Facebook Live stream where we answer your questions. No registration needed. Recording available afterwards

3. Apply

By 5 March 2026, 15:00 Kyiv time

Tell us your story—from ideas and partnerships to results and impact. Add materials that best showcase your work.

4. Become a finalist

The shortlist will be published in April 2026

5. Receive the award

At the House of Europe Award ceremony on 7 May 2026

FAQ

What is House of Europe?

When should the project have been implemented?

Who can apply?

Does the project have to be supported by House of Europe?

What legal form is required to apply?

How can I apply?

What is required to participate?

What is the application deadline?

How will the winners be selected?

Who will select the winners?

How will the award ceremony take place?

Which countries are members of the EU?

Can I submit a project involving the UK?

What are the conditions for the Best Translated Publication category?

What are the conditions for the Leader in Culture category?

What can strengthen an application in the Preservation of Cultural Heritage category?

When will finalists be notified?

How will the financial award be paid?

What should I do if I still have questions?