12 June 2026, Luxembourg - Alzheimer Europe and the Alzheimer Europe Foundation would like to remind you that applications are still open for the 2026 edition of their Anti-Stigma Award. The deadline for applications is in two weeks, so please hurry and submit your work by 26 June! In addition, the Anti-Stigma Award ceremony will take place as part of a networking dinner for the 36th Alzheimer Europe Conference. Early Bird registrations for this event close on 30 June.
Our Anti-Stigma Award has continued to grow in scope and reach since its beginnings in 2022, and we are delighted to welcome applications fitting this year’s theme of music and dementia, from artists or initiatives established in a member country of Alzheimer Europe. Applications can be submitted by the artist or initiative directly, or by a nominating member association of Alzheimer Europe. In the latter case, the written consent of the nominated artist or initiative must be sought prior to making the application on their behalf. Submitted works must have been produced in the past three years (2023-2026) to be eligible for the Award.
The Award consists of a cash prize of EUR 5,000 for first place, a cash prize of EUR 2,500 for second place and a cash prize of EUR 1,250 for third place, each of which will be accompanied by a trophy. The winners will be announced during a special Award Ceremony and Networking Dinner on 28 October 2026 in Dublin (Ireland).
Interested artists, initiatives or national Alzheimer’s associations wishing to nominate someone, should send in the completed application form by the deadline of 26 June 2026.
Applicants may be short listed and asked to present their work to the members of the Award Committee at an online meeting on 13 July. Travel and accommodation costs for the top three applicants will be covered by Alzheimer Europe, to attend the award ceremony in Dublin.
More information, as well as the application form, can be found at: https://www.alzheimer-europe.org/anti-stigma-award-2026
Networking dinner and 2026 Anti-Stigma Award Ceremony
On 28 October, there will be opportunity to attend a special networking dinner which will also host the Alzheimer Europe 2026 Anti-Stigma Award Ceremony. Please note that a separate registration and payment are required for attending this event:
• Early bird registration: EUR 120 (valid until 30 June)
• Standard registration: EUR 145 (applicable thereafter)
You can register for this event here.
