Every year the Heinz-Schwarzkopf Foundation awards ‘The Young European of the Year’ in co-operation with the European Youth Parliament. This year the award ceremony took place on 2 December in Berlin where the Young European of the Year 2009 Sandra Orlovic from Serbia was awarded. She works for the Humanitarian Law Center in Belgrade. The foundation rewarded her for her commitment to stimulating international understanding between people. According to the foundation her commitment to the understanding in southeast Europe is exemplary.

Every year the foundation is looking for young European people between the age of 18 and 28 years old who dedicated themselves in a particular way to European communication and integration. The award is financed with € 5000, – to be used tot finance a 6 month practical traineeship with a Member of the European Parliament or another European institution or to finance a project which promotes European integration. Do you think you make a good shot to become the Young European of the Year 2010 or do you know someone who really is a great candidate to win the award? Watch the Heinz-Schwarzkopf Foundation website regular to fill in the nomination form. Or check out the website for further information and read more about Sandra Orlovic or the previous winners of the award.