Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievements in the Field of Independent Cultural Work
Recognition Award of the State of Carinthia for outstanding achievements in independent cultural work. Awarded annually as part of the Cultural Awards ceremony, valid since 2014.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Awarding a recognition prize to natural or legal persons in honor of outstanding achievements in the field of independent cultural work in Carinthia.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Approval of the award of the prize by the responsible officer
- Activity as a Carinthian initiative in the field of autonomous, contemporary cultural and/or youth cultural work or as an individual with proven commitment in independent cultural initiatives in Carinthia
- Commitment can be artistic or organizational in nature; voluntary work is recognized
Evaluation criteria
- Special commitment in the field of independent cultural work
- Recommendation by an independent jury of the expert advisory boards of the Carinthian Cultural Committee
Description
The Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievements in the Field of Independent Cultural Work honors exceptional commitment and innovative contributions to autonomous, contemporary culture and youth culture in Carinthia. Since its first presentation in 2014, the state of Carinthia annually recognizes natural and legal persons who sustainably enrich the local cultural life through artistic and/or organizational initiatives. As a direct funding measure under the Carinthian Cultural Promotion Act, the awardees receive an unrestricted grant, which is ceremoniously presented during the annual Culture Awards ceremony at the end of the year.
Eligible for funding are primarily Carinthian initiatives (especially associations) as well as individuals with proven engagement in independent cultural projects. Both young and experienced actors from all regions of Carinthia may be honored, with voluntary activities explicitly acknowledged. A prerequisite is the approval of the award by the responsible officer of the Department of Arts and Culture. The selection is based on a recommendation from an independent jury, composed of members of the expert advisory boards of the Carinthian Cultural Committee, who assess the special commitment and sustainable impact of the initiatives. Since no fixed application deadlines are set, the award is regularly announced during the Culture Awards ceremony at the end of the year.