The Regiostars Awards are the European prize launched for the first time in 2008 by the European Commission and aimed at EU-funded projects that demonstrate excellence and a new approach to regional development. Participating projects are at the heart of communication activities at European level with the aim of inspiring other regions and project managers in Europe. Each year, there are five categories and an audience prize. The REGIOSTARS Awards are a coveted recognition for EU regions because they give visibility and share achievements that have had a positive impact on the territory and can be a source of inspiration. Nominations relate to projects which have been co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the Cohesion Fund or the Interreg IPA-CBC or ENI-CBC programmes and which started after 1 January 2007. An independent jury, made up of high-level academics, will evaluate the projects received and nominate the winners. In addition, the public can choose its winner through an online vote and award the Audience Award to one of the projects.
Regiostars Award 2020: the categories
Again this year it is possible to compete for five categories focusing on themes considered crucial for the future of EU regional policy and these are:
• Smart growth: Industrial transition to a smart Europe
• Sustainable growth: Circular economy for a green Europe
• Inclusive growth: Education and skills for a digital Europe
• Urban development: Citizens’ participation for more cohesive European cities
• Theme of the year: 30th anniversary of Interreg – Empowerment of young people for cross-border cooperation
Enisie’s nomination for the Regiostars Award 2020
Enisie has passed the first selection stages and is one of the projects nominated for the Regiostars Award 2020, in the category “•“. The Enisie project aims to contribute to the inclusive, sustainable and smart growth of the cross-border area. The project supports places and physical spaces designed to support social innovation to motivate and involve decision-makers in launching reform processes in line with citizens’ needs and Europe 2020 objectives. ENISIE aims to encourage people in the creation and development of enterprises operating in the cross-border area in the field of social business and CSR.
How to vote Enisie at the Regiostars Award 2020
Everyone can vote for Enisie at the Regiostars Award 2020 without having to register on the site but simply by logging on to the site at https://regiostarsawards.eu : just look for the Enisie project in the category “Urban development: citizens’ commitment to the cohesion of European cities” and click on the heart on the right.
