18 November. Professor Herb Stovel was the recipient of the 2011 ICCROM Award. The ICCROM Award is given in recognition of special merit in the field of conservation, protection and restoration of cultural heritage, and for making an important contribution to the development of ICCROM.

The laudatio was read by Alain Godonou, Director of the Division of Cultural Objects and Intangible Heritage at UNESCO. It highlighted Stovel's renowned expertise in cultural heritage conservation and his contribution to several standard-setting principles and texts that now guide professionals in the field. From 1998-2004 he was Director of the ICCROM Heritage Settlements Unit, where he was responsible for the Integrated Territorial and Urban Conservation Programme (ITUC) and Living Heritage Programme. Meryl Oliver, Stovel's wife accepted the award on his behalf.

updated on: 13 December, 2011