As part of a hybrid international conference in Germany, the ISTER Awards Ceremony took place on February 23, 2022. The 2nd ISTER Capitalization Meeting in Aalen showed the importance of the idea and intention of the ISTER Awards.

The ceremony was opened by Mr. Torsten Beck (pakora.net). In her welcoming speech, Ms. Heidrun Heckmann (Ostalbkreis) congratulated the participants in the Ceremony and the winners in each category.

The presentation of Mr. Georgi Tabakov (Bulgaria Economic Forum), inspired the participants by describing the path the ISTER consortium has taken from the idea to the current Ceremony.

For several months, all partners were involved in promoting the competition among stakeholders and encouraging them to apply with their projects and initiatives related to the Roman heritage. Applicants had the opportunity to submit their application forms in one of three categories from 1 October to December 24, 2021. During this period, the total number of applications reached 11 - from seven different countries. The International Jury included 9 partners from five countries.

The jury and the organizers expressed their excitement with the strong competition, the interest, and the activity of the participants. The winners in the individual categories or their representatives were present on the spot to receive their trophies and to present the winning projects.

Here are the winners in the individual categories:

Category 1 – Protection and Preservation of Roman Heritage

1st Prize Winner: National Museum of Uzice, (Serbia)

Project: Protection and Preservation of ancient monuments in the Lapidarium

Category 2 – Promotion and Valorisation of Roman Heritage

1st Prize Winner: National Museum of Unification in Alba Iulia (Romania)

Project: PANTHEON 3D

Category 3 –Sustainable use and Development of Roman Heritage

1st Prize Winner: Regional administration Vidin (Bulgaria)

Project: Network for Sustainable Mobility along the Danube/ Transdanube.Pearls