General presentation

This prize was initially organized for the following reasons:

• Establish a common language among CECA members worldwide so that it is easier to share experiences.
• Promote the comparison of programmes organized all over the world, enabling CECA members to integrate external ideas into their own work.
• Disseminate programmes presented by CECA members throughout the museum community to inspire professionals in the field.

In 2026, the top project or programme will receive this award, based on the criteria presented below.
The winners will be offered the opportunity to participate in the annual CECA Conference in Jakarta (November 2026).
CECA will cover the conference registration fee and provide a contribution of 500 euros towards accommodation
(please note that transport costs will not be covered).

Evaluation criteria

Program design and planning (maximum 60 points)

• Objectives (maximum 10)
• Relevance criteria (maximum 20)
• Resources (maximum 5)
• Collaborations (maximum 5)
• Materials (maximum 10)
• Mediation methods (maximum 10)

Implementation of the programme (maximum 20 points)

• Preparation (maximum 10)
• Implementation (maximum 10)

Studies, evaluation and remediation of the programme (maximum 20 points)

• Accompanying studies (maximum 5)
• Outcome evaluation studies (maximum 10)
• Remediation prospects (maximum 5)

Guide to participating in the prize

The prize is intended exclusively for CECA members (Board members are excluded).
To confirm CECA membership, either in a personal capacity or through an institution,
each candidate must attach to their application:

• A digital photocopy of their ICOM card with the 2026 sticker
• A digitized receipt of the payment made

To participate, members must complete an application form in accordance with the procedures.
The form must be completed electronically and sent exclusively to
Tejshvi Jain, responsible for the Best Practice Award, at
cecabpawards[at]gmail.com no later than 4 May 2026.

Late applications will not be accepted, nor will applications that do not meet the criteria described above.

An international jury will evaluate the submitted projects.
All projects will be subject to a double evaluation process.

The complete calendar will be presented in the table below.

Thank you for your attention and good luck!

► BP Award Guidelines 2026 – PDF
► BP Application Form 2026 – PDF
► BP Application Form 2026 – Word