Since 1998, the Emperor-Maximilian-Prize of the Province of Tyrol and the City of Innsbruck has honored outstanding achievements by personalities in the field of European regional and local politics.
Since its reorientation in 2019, the award has been aimed at projects and initiatives that are committed to the central goals of the European unification process in a joint, creative and sustainable manner.
- Anton Mattle, Governor of the Tyrol
- Georg Willi, Mayor of Innsbruck
In order to ensure a future worth living, we need a strong common European basis more than ever. The future is the youth of today - the Emperor-Maximilian-Prize brings their wishes, concerns and ideas to the fore and makes the European idea visible.
Governor Anton Mattle© Land Tirol/Berger
A strong, united Europe needs people who creatively realize their ideas and projects despite sudden obstacles. Their example gives hope.
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A man with grey hair is wearing a suit with a green tie.© Christian Forcher
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Application for the Kaiser Maximilian Prize
What is the Emperor-Maximilian-Prize?
The "Emperor-Maximilian-Prize for European Merit at Regional and Municipal Level" awarded by the Province of Tyrol and the City of Innsbruck recognizes and supports projects and initiatives from all areas of life that put the European idea into practice at regional and municipal level. The prize money of 10,000 euros is earmarked for the winning project.
Who can apply?
The Emperor-Maximilian-Prize is aimed at all projects and initiatives at regional and municipal level that make cross-border efforts to promote European coexistence. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and a citizen of one of the 27 EU member states and/or one of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe. Details on the application requirements can be found in the application note.
When can I apply?
The application period started on March 15, 2023 and ends on April 20, 2023 at midnight.
How can I apply?
The application is made online by means of an application form in English.
How is the winner determined?
Following the application, the submissions that meet the application requirements will be forwarded to an award jury for evaluation. The jury is composed of representatives of the Province of Tyrol, the City of Innsbruck, the "Committee of the Regions" (CoR), the "Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe" (CLRAE), the "Assembly of European Regions" (AER), the "Council of European Municipalities and Regions" (CEMR) and the University of Innsbruck. The winning project will be determined in a jury meeting in May 2023.
When will the award ceremony take place?
The Emperor-Maximilian-Prize was awarded in November 2023 in Innsbruck. All further information on the Emperor-Maximilian-Prize can be found at kaisermaximilianpreis.at.
The winners of the Kaiser Maximilian Prize 2023
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