2025 World Monuments Watch

Every two years, We rallie support to places in need and the people who care for them, spotlighting new challenges and the communities worldwide harnessing heritage to confront the crucial issues of our time.

Category Project Competition
Type International, Project, Open, Single-Stage, Onymous
Genre Conservation
Country United States
RegDeadline 15 March 2024 GoogleCal iCal
15 March 2024 (via Online)
Eligibility All

Description
The World Monuments Watch is a nomination-based program that connects local heritage preservation to global awareness and action. Every two years, the Watch rallies support to places in need and the people who care for them, spotlighting new challenges and the communities worldwide harnessing heritage to confront the crucial issues of our time.
At its core, the Watch's call to action seeks to empower timely preservation efforts that improve the lives of communities. Through this initiative, we partner with the people who know these places best, amplifying their efforts through advocacy, capacity building, and close collaboration with our expert team and professionals across the globe.
The Watch seeks nominations that rank highly according to these criteria:
Cultural significance
Relevance to urgent issues
Potential for community benefit

Jury
Not yet announced

Prize
Assistance in developing and implementing a dedicated preservation project, including advocacy campaigns, planning, research, education, and physical interventions in the historic built environment, contingent upon the success of fundraising efforts.
Publication etc.

Entry Fee
None

Timetable
Winner announcement: 15 Jan 2025

Links
Past winners

Organizer
World Monuments Fund

Official Website