The »RegioStars 2012« competition

20.04.2011

The 2012 RegioStars competition - the fifth annual awards - were announced on 16/3/2011 with a deadline of 15 July for applications.

The application forms and guide are now on line : http://ec.europa.eu/inforegio/goto.cfm?page=regiostars

Please remember to promote the competition in relevant public events. The five categories for 2012 are

• SMART GROWTH: service innovation
• SUSTAINABLE GROWTH: ecosystem services and green infrastructure
• INCLUSIVE GROWTH: demographic change and supporting active ageing. (2012 is the "European Year of Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity")
• CITYSTAR CATEGORY: Integrated strategies for the development of deprived urban areas.
• INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION CATEGORY: Informing the public on the internet about projects benefiting from EU Regional policy.

If you are interested in applying for the competition contact the Managing Authority/Joint Technical Secretariat until 1 July 2011.