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Mersin City Award applications open for 2027
Applications have officially opened for the 7th Şinasi Develi Mersin City Award, an initiative aimed at preserving and promoting the historical and cultural heritage of Mersin, Turkey. The award honors the legacy of the late lawyer and history researcher Şinasi Develi.
Submissions are accepted between October 19, 2026, and December 14, 2026. The award covers works related to the history, economic, political, cultural, and natural geography of the Mersin city center, specifically within the districts of Mezitli, Yenişehir, Toroslar, and Akdeniz. Eligible entries include written works, photography, video, design, art, interviews, maps, and illustrations. There are no age or professional restrictions for applicants.
An independent eight-member selection committee will evaluate the entries. The award winner will be announced on January 18, 2027, with the official ceremony scheduled for January 27, 2027. The Mersin Metropolitan Municipality is a stakeholder in the project, which seeks to strengthen the city's collective memory.
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Başar Akça · Mersin · Mersin Metropolitan Municipality · Ruhsar Uçar · Şinasi Develi
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The selection committee consists of eight independent members. www.gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] There are no age or professional restrictions for applicants. www.gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mersin Metropolitan Municipality is a stakeholder in the award. www.gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The award ceremony is scheduled for January 27, 2027. www.gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The application period for the 7th Şinasi Develi Mersin City Award is from October 19, 2026, to December 14, 2026. cukurovagazetesi.com · www.gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The award covers the districts of Mezitli, Yenişehir, Toroslar, and Akdeniz. cukurovagazetesi.com · www.gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The award winner will be announced on January 18, 2027. www.gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Eligible formats include written works, photography, video, design, art, interviews, maps, and illustrations. cukurovagazetesi.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr