Europe
EUROPA STAMPS TURNS 70
PostEurop invited young European artists and design students (aged 18 to 25 years old) to participate in a postcard design competition to share their vision of Europe by creating an original postcard design inspired by the themes of connection, diversity and shared identity.
PostEurop published a guideline.
The competition attracted 32 entries from 12 European countries, showcasing a remarkable variety of creative approaches to what Europe means today.
An international expert jury selected two winning designs, each winner receiving a prize of €500. Four additional entries were awarded Honourable Mentions.
All six selected designs were produced as official postcards and were presented at the PostEurop General Assembly 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan (5–9 October 2026).
Winner: Ellie O’Mahony (Ireland, b. 2003)
Winner: Pavel Cantor (Romania, b. 2006)
Four Honourable Mentions
The following participants were awarded Honourable Mention Diplomas (from left to right):
- Arthur Desmaris (France, b. 2005)
- Lauren Mulcahy (Ireland, b. 2004)
- Lea Pils (Germany, b. 2000)
- Nuraddin Mustafazade (Azerbaijan, b. 2005)
Images of the designs of the postcards can be seen on PostEurop's blog post : Young European Designers Celebrate 70 Years Of Europa Stamps With Inspiring Postcard Designs.
