Applications closed. Evaluation underway. Finalists to be announced in October 2026.
Be part of
Be part of the Simone Veil Prize
Celebrating Jewish cultural heritage as a vital part of Europe’s shared story.
By honouring initiatives that make cultural memory accessible and meaningful for all, regardless of age, background, or belief, the Prize affirms heritage as a living resource for education, reconciliation, and democratic engagement.
Applications are now closed. Evaluation is underway.
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What is
Simone Veil Prize
The Simone Veil Prize is an annual European cultural award co-funded under the Creative Europe Programme (2021-2027) of the European Union.
The Simone Veil Prize will recognize projects and initiatives, from local communities to cross-border collaborations, that use cultural heritage to foster dialogue and inclusion, promote deeper knowledge and understanding of European history, raise awareness of cultural diversity, and strengthen a shared sense of European cultural identity.
The prize honours the legacy of Simone Veil (1927-2017), a Jewish Holocaust survivor who dedicated her life to reconciliation, passionately promoting human rights and European unity. As the first president of the European Parliament, she campaigned against antisemitism and fought for a unified Europe of shared ideals, making her a powerful symbol of the values the prize seeks to celebrate.
Now
Where we are now
Applications closed on 31 July 2026, and the evaluation process is now underway.
Our jury is reviewing the applications to select 25 finalists whose work reflects the values and ambitions of the Prize.
Jury applications remain open all year. If you’d like to apply you can do so by email at applications@simoneveilprize.eu.
Applications received after 31 July are considered for the following edition’s jury selection.
Next
What’s next october 2026
The 25 finalists are announced.
December 2026: The five Grand Prix winners are revealed at the award ceremony.
Follow us on social for the latest announcements and updates as the selection process progresses.
Timeline
Key dates
May ‘26
Launch of the call
July 31st
Application deadline Friday (23:59 CET)
Aug – Oct
Evaluation period
October ‘26
Announcement of finalists
December ‘26
Award Ceremony
