To the Chairmen/Chairwomen and members of International and National Committees of ICOM To the representatives and curators and other staff of the museum or heritage organisations Zagreb, April 2003. Dear colleagues, "THE BEST IN HERITAGE" is a major international forum which provides a promotional spotlight on the most professionally creative and educational heritage developments in Europe. Each year we provide an international showcase and presentation forum for over twenty award-winning and innovative projects, and present them to the wider professional public and the international media. This is not a competition. We do not evaluate these projects or give prizes (except for the best presentation), - we just present their excellence. The gathering provides an international platform of promotion for the most innovative and successful heritage developments in Europe. Last year, more than one hundred representatives from over eighteen European countries took the opportunity to see the latest developments and hear the latest thinking on the public presentation of all aspects of heritage in the community. The projects presented are representative of the best European work in museums, art galleries, landscape interpretation, historic buildings, communication, presentation and publication. In keeping with the principal concern of ICOM, we feel that the results of major creative achievements deserve further attention and wider dissemination. By its patronage of this event, ICOM supports an important means of recognising and promoting successful practice in the broadening field of heritage care and communication., as well as, from this year, a forum of professional training. The event for 2003 will be taking place in the beautiful and historic city of Dubrovnik from September 18-20(23). Dubrovnik is easy to get to by road or air and offers a unique environment to meet international colleagues in a stimulating historic setting, with the emphasis on exchanging views on the latest thinking and developments in the heritage field. To obtain further information, or to book your place at this unique gathering of heritage expertise and international exchange of ideas, please visit our web site http://www.TheBestInHeritage.com . Please also let us know (in your country or your professional field) of any prizes given for achievements in the heritage field that might, by their quality and significance, be of interest to our international gathering. Similarly, we would be interested to have your recommendations of recent projects of quality (not necessarily the prize-winners) that you think have a quality or significance worthy of further international recognition. We will need the name and address of a contact person for your suggested project, and/or the address of the award-granting organisations. We are always keen to ensure that the most significant projects, large or small, are spotlighted in this showcase for international heritage achievement. Again, please contact us through the web site at http://www.TheBestInHeritage.com We Look forward to seeing you in Dubrovnik in September. Sincerely, Professor Tomislav Sola European Heritage Association -- Office: Prof.Dr. Tomislav Sola The Best in Heritage Kresimirov trg 7 10 000 Zagreb Croatia Tel/fax:+385 1 455 04 24 mob.phone:+385 (0)98 468 158 site: http://www.thebestinheritage.com e-mail: [log in to unmask] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Change ICOM-L subscription options, unsubscribe, and search the archives at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/icom-l.html