We are pleased to invite you to apply for the second edition of the Acanthus Prize, organised by the European Route of Historic Gardens.

The Prize recognises outstanding initiatives in the preservation, restoration and promotion of historic gardens, while highlighting their cultural and ecological value. Applications are welcome in eight categories, including research, conservation and sustainable management, education, tourism, education, media, innovation, and initiatives by young professionals and students.

The call for submissions is open from 1 October to 31 December 2026.

We warmly encourage you to submit your initiative and to share this invitation with interested individuals, institutions and organisations from Member States of the Council of Europe.

Detailed eligibility criteria, category descriptions and application guidance are available in the official Resolution on the Rules Governing the Acanthus Prize.

For questions concerning eligibility, categories or the submission procedure, please contact: scientificcommittee@europeanhistoricgardens.eu.