European Economic and Social Committee Civil Society Prize 2014

The European Economic and Social Committee rewards excellence in civil society initiatives through its annual Civil Society Prize.

The theme of the 2014 prize is: "The integration of Roma".

The aim of the 2014 prize is to reward and encourage concrete initiatives and achievements of civil society organisations and/or individuals which have significantly contributed to promoting European identity and integration.

The overall objective of the prize is to raise awareness of the contribution civil society organisations and/or individuals can make to the creation of a European identity and citizenship in a way that underpins the common values that shore up European integration.

Eligibility
The EESC Civil Society Prize is open to civil society organisations, established within the European Union, and acting at local, national, regional or European level.

Candidates for the prize (both organisations and individuals) have to be nominated by:
•- one or several members of the European Economic and Social Committee; or
•- one or several national Economic and Social Councils (ESCs) or similar institutions; or
•- one or several European civil society organisations and networks

Deadline: 30/06/2014

Further information:
http://www.eurodesk.eu