The Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases (AWHEIC) is evolving into an international cooperation and exchange platform to promote innovation in heritage education worldwide. We invite applications from educational projects related to cultural and natural heritage, fostering creative approaches to heritage interpretation and dissemination.

Organizers:
Directed by the China National Commission for UNESCO and co-organized by multiple international heritage organizations.

Application Deadline: May 8, 2025

Application Requirements:


The case study must have been implemented within the last five years or be ongoing, with measurable outcomes.
 Open to all types of cultural, natural, or intangible heritage education projects.
No restrictions on applicants (including local communities and indigenous groups).
 Cases must be innovative, exemplary, and replicable.
 Applications should be in English (Chinese cases must include a Chinese version).

 

Assessment Criteria (SCEIT Model):
 

Science & Innovation: Utilizing modern or traditional technology to enhance heritage exploration and communication.
 

Creativity: Developing new educational methods or interactive approaches adapted to local contexts.
 

Empowering Sustainability: Promoting heritage sites' sustainable development through innovative practices.
 

Social Inclusion: Encouraging integration and communication between diverse social groups.


Transboundary Cooperation: Enhancing collaboration across local, regional, or international levels.

 

Awards & Benefits:
 International Certificate: 

Issued by WHITRAP.
Global Promotion:

· Opportunity to present at the 47th World Heritage General Assembly education side event.
· Invitation to the World Heritage Creativity & Innovation 2025 Conference in China (partial financial support available).
· Participation in international networking events and knowledge-sharing platforms.
Case Publication:
· Featured on official websites and global heritage databases.

· Published in international journals, brochures, and reports.
 Join the AWHEIC Network: Gain access to funding opportunities, professional resources, international meetings, and an incubator program for further project development.

 

How to Apply:
 

Submit your application via 44whc@whitrap.com, with a copy to creativeheritage@163.com.
 

Email subject: Country + City + Case Title.
 

 

Download the application form and more details: 

2025AWHEIC-English Application Materials(2)
2025AWHEIC-French and Spanish Application Materials(2)
2025AWHEIC-中文申请者(3)

 

Full Announcement & Original Link: https://www.whitr-ap.org/index.php?mod=news&classid=1461&newsid=3747&t=show