About the Awards
Throughout Asia and the Pacific, cultural heritage sites are under threat. As heritage buildings and properties are largely in private ownership, the role of private individuals and institutions in protecting these vulnerable sites is paramount.
Recognizing this, UNESCO seeks to encourage private sector involvement and public-private collaboration in conserving the region's cultural heritage for the benefit of current and future generations.
Established in 2000, the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation recognize excellent achievement in successfully conserving or restoring heritage buildings and properties in the region by the private sector or by public-private initiatives.
In 2005, UNESCO launched the Jury Commendation for Innovation. The Jury Commendation recognizes newly-built structures which demonstrate outstanding architectural design that is well-integrated into historic contexts.
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NEWS
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16.05.13:
2013 Annual Jury Meeting for Heritage Awards, 10-12 June 2013
The annual jury meeting for the 2013 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation will take place at UNESCO Bangkok from 10-12 June.
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19.03.13:
The Portuguese School of Macau awarded the 2012 Jury Commendation for Innovation
Macao SAR, China - On Thursday 28th February at the Portuguese School of Macau, an award ceremony was organized to present the Jury Commendation for...
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29.11.12:
UNESCO Heritage Award Ceremony takes place at William Street, Perth, Western Australia
On Monday 22nd October at 200-206 William Street, Northbridge in central Perth an award ceremony was organised by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority...
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30.10.12:
Winners of UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation now on UNESCO’s Pinterest
Our rich cultural heritage beats strongly everywhere - in hill villages, wooden shop houses, schools, and even sports arenas. It's not the exclusive domain of...
