This award, presented by the AEP with the patronage and support of the European Parliament, is intended to reward a personality who has distinguished him- self/herself at a high level in the field of philately.
This award is intended to honour a member of the AEP who has distinguished himself/herself at a high level in the field of philately or who has distinguished himself/herself by his/her action at the level of a European or world philatelic association or organisation.
This award is intended to honour the author of a work dedicated to a high-level study of a sector of philately or postal history of recognised European importance.
This award is intended to distinguish a magazine of a high philatelic standard, with a wide European circulation.