Award Ceremony

The Award Ceremony is the culmination of the EU Contest for Young Scientists. The first prizes in the 13th EU Contest will be awarded by H.R.H Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. In the tradition of the Contest, leading dignitaries and high profile personalities from the world of science will be invited to the Ceremony.

In the past the Award Ceremony has been honoured by the presence of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany; the President of Finland; the Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg; Government Ministers; Ambassadors and European Commissioners.

It is an enjoyable, but formal, occasion and contestants are asked to dress appropriately. In the past, some contestants have worn national costume and this is both welcomed and encouraged. The Award Ceremony is followed by an official reception.

The 13th EU Contest Award Ceremony will take place in King Haakon's Hall. This grand banquet hall was erected by King Haakon IV Haakonson (1217-1263) for the coronation of his son at the peak of Norwegian power in the middle ages.

For reasons of security and pressure on space, the Norwegian Foundation for Youth and Science has informed the European Commission that entry to this year's Award Ceremony has to be restricted. Thus there will only be space for the EU Contest's contestants, escorts, National Organizers and invited VIPs.

Parents, guardians or friends who may be visiting the Contest, therefore, cannot be permitted to attend the Award Ceremony. However, ample opportunity exists for visitors to see and visit the Exhibition. The exact times when the Exhibition will be open to the public can be obtained from the office of the Norwegian Foundation for Youth and Science, who is hosting the Contest.