And just for good measure, check out a few snapshots from the #AEAntiStigmaAward evening at the ThonEU hotel in Brussels last night. A good time was had by all, and for a good cause!
And check out our six honorable mentions for the
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The winner, runners-up and honourable mentions of our 2025 #AEAntiStigmaAward were announced at a special ceremony in Brussels last night. HUGE congrats to all of them!
Read our news release to find out more:
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Meet our #AEAntiStigmaAward finalists!
"I believe the impact of the artwork lies in its quiet honesty. If the work helps even a few people to see dementia differently with more understanding, less fear, and more empathy, then it has done something meaningful" – Wouter van Wessel
woutervanwessel.com
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“My intention was to show that behind the struggles of dementia lies a deep and enduring love that proves love and respect are stronger than any barriers” - Bálint Szajki
socialcluster.hu
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“This work captures the journey of people living with dementia and their carers as they walked along the Camino de Santiago, shared their stories, and shaped a collective experience that celebrates life, connection, and purpose beyond stigma” – Max W. Schulte
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“By leaving the walls of hospitals and nursing homes, this exhibition makes Alzheimer's visible in everyday life. This normalises the subject, encourages dialogue and reduces fear” – France Alzheimer Savoie
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“It is evocative, honours the late photographer, connects to dementia through the theme of memory, and carries quiet dignity without sentimentality” – Dr Ágnes Egervári, Szociális Klaszter
simonmoricz.com
socialcluster.hu
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“These photographs give voice to memory, turning words into images that cannot be ignored. Each image invites reflection and becomes a visual dialogue with dementia and life itself” – Alex Kornhuber
www.alex-kornhuber.com
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“When drawing, I try to put myself in the shoes of those affected and their relatives. I try to visualize everyday situations and imagine how people with dementia might behave in them” – Peter Gaymann
www.gaymann.de
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“By bringing authentic stories into everyday public spaces, the exhibition breaks silence and stigma, sparking empathy and dialogue” – Isabelle Henn, Desideria Care e.V.
www.desideria.org
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“This is not just art - it is a catalyst for change, for connection, and for believing that life is still possible” - João Barbosa
www.joaobarbosa.co
Our 2025 Anti-Stigma Award tonight will recognise a European artist active in the field of painting or photography for their work combatting stigma and promoting a positive image of dementia and people living with dementia. We have a short list of 9 finalists from 45 applicants
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We are in Brussels this week for a series of meetings, including a Board meeting yesterday, a Company Round Table with sponsors this morning, a European Parliament Lunch Debate today at 12:30 CET, a Public Affairs meeting today and tomorrow, and our #AEAntiStigmaAward tonight!
Check out our October #dementia newsletter, with some spookily good articles to capture your interest this #Halloween!
Highlights include:
News from #35AEC
The latest #DementiainEurope magazine plus its supplement on #BrainHealth
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