Since 2003, the “Schwarzkopf Europe Award” has been awarded to institutions or public figures who have distinguished themselves in an outstanding way by a committed and dedicated service to either European understanding or the growing together of Europe. The awardee is selected by the award winners of the “Young European of the Year”, an award which is also granted by the Schwarzkopf Foundation, out of pool of nominations handed in by young people across Europe. Tomorrow’s decision-makers’ select personalities or institutions of today who shape Europe with their dedication for a liberal, diverse and sustainable world.
Through the Award and the young jury, the engagement of people who are standing for democratic values such us freedom of expression or preaceful co-existense and a sustainable environment but also fighting against repressive, undemocratic regimes, corruption, ill-treatment and corruption, becomes visible.
