REGIOSTARS annual awards spotlight the most innovative cohesion policy projects across the EU and involve citizens in selecting the Public Choice Award.
The public vote for the 2023 REGIOSTARS is now open!
It provides the opportunity to choose among the 30 finalists this year - five in each of the six topics:
- A competitive and smart Europe
- A green Europe
- A connected Europe
- A social and inclusive Europe
- A Europe closer to citizens
- TOPIC OF THE YEAR - European Year of Skills
Three ESF-funded finalists in the running for Public Choice 2023
ProFem 2.0 - Czechia
ProFem 2.0 represents a significant shift in support for victims of sexual violence. With the active participation of both clients and professionals, the project has improved and expanded the services and knowledge-sharing in their non-profit organisation, making their assistance more effective at responding to the needs of the victims. The project has also added preparatory material of the Comprehensive Centre for Victims of Sexual Violence. It will be the first of its kind in Czechia, with all support services under one roof.
Regional Training Programme – France
Located in the Hauts-de-France region, the Regional Training Programme enables people, in particular job seekers, to acquire a complementary qualification or new skills, mitigating social and employment effects from the pandemic – and responding to economic and employment challenges faced by jobseekers in the region.
Shaping the network of vocational schools - Poland
From Gdansk in Poland’s Pomeranian region, this innovative project has built a network for career guidance, based on joint activities of regional and district educational and professional counsels. New qualifications and skills have been acquired by students and teachers in Pomeranian medical vocational schools in the health and care sector – creating real opportunities for quality and sustainable employment.
Final Round
The public choice award goes in parallel with the jury selection of the winner in each category. The ESF projects, which are among the finalists for ‘Social and Inclusive Europe’ and for ‘the European Year of Skills’ topics will pitch in front of live audience and the jury at the EU Week of Regions and Cities on 11 October 14:30 – 16:00 h.
The award ceremony of all prizes, including the Public Choice Award, will be web streamed from a high-level event in Ostrava, Czechia on 17 November 2023 from 10:30 to 12 noon.
Get involved! Use the REGIOSTARS voting platform now to make your choice!
The vote is open until 14 November.
