15 December 2008 Two INTERREG IIIC operations shortlisted for RegioStars Awards 2009 The RegioStars 2009 Awards were launched in February 2008 at the close of the Regions for Economic Change conference. The deadline for receipt of applications was 15 July 2008. The RegioStars Jury has now selected 25 finalists for the 2009 RegioStars Awards. These include two INTERREG IIIC projects: *** INTERREG IIIC East zone network "REGENERGY" This is a network of pioneering communities and regions working on innovative organisational, regulatory, policy and financing solutions in the area of heating and cooling. For more information, check the IIIC operation database and the project's webpage. *** INTERREG IIIC South zone RFO "ESTIIC" The aim of the project was to fostering competitiveness through innovation technology and information society. For more information, check the IIIC operation database and the project's webpage. Please find the full list of finalists below. The winners will be announced on 16 February 2009 during the Regions for Economic Change conference. The winners will receive a trophy awarded by the Commissioner of Regional Policy and the president of the jury. List of 25 finalists for the 2009 RegioStars Awards (.doc)