The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation have extended the deadline for submitting nominations for the “ICESCO-AZERBAIJAN Natavan Heritage Excellence Award” until 30 November 2025.

The Award, launched jointly earlier this year, aims to honor outstanding initiatives in the preservation, safeguarding, and management of tangible cultural heritage. It also encourages innovative approaches that contribute to protecting cultural identity and enhancing community engagement.

The total value of the Award is USD 130,000, distributed across two categories:

• Project Category: USD 100,000
• Individual Category: USD 30,000

Nominations must be submitted via email to heritage@icesco.org
using the official forms available on ICESCO’s Heritage Portal.

For eligibility criteria, timeline, and application procedures, please visit:
https://icesco.org/s80u

This extension seeks to provide additional time for institutions, experts, and specialists across the Islamic world to complete and submit their nomination files.