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PNT Heritage Award 2026 Launched with Regional Expansion

05.02.2026 Press and information team of the Delegation to JORDAN

The Petra National Trust (PNT), in partnership with the European Union Delegation to Jordan, Jordan Kuwait Bank, Bank of Jerusalem, and Saeed Samih Darwazeh, has officially launched the Heritage Award 2026 under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Dana Firas.

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© European Union, 2026

Building on the success of the previous two editions, this year’s Award marks an important milestone with its expansion to include Palestine and Syria, supporting impactful cultural heritage initiatives across the region.

The Award recognises excellence across four categories: Conservation and Adaptive Reuse, Research and Innovation, Community Engagement and Social Inclusion, and Climate Change and Cultural Heritage. Winners in each category will receive JOD 10,000.

Applications opened on 18 January 2026 and will remain open until 28 February 2026, with the award ceremony scheduled for 4 June 2026.

Applications can be submitted at:
https://pntheritageaward.petranationaltrust.org

Application tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/@petranationaltrust