Deadline: 30 April 2024
The International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (ICM) aims to select and award a winner for the UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Education Prize among candidates who have contributed to positive social changes through martial arts training activities.
Prize & Award Ceremony
- Winner: 1 individual or group or organization
- Prizes: prize certificate, cash prize of USD 10,000, and a trophy
- Award ceremony date: during October, 2024
- Award ceremony location: ICM (Chungju City, Republic of Korea)
- Ceremony date and location are subject to change depending on circumstances. Winner may be asked to give a presentation on their martial arts education good practices during the ceremony, and will be responsible for cooperating in the production of a promotional material on martial arts education by providing photo or video materials, or participating in interviews, etc.
Candidacy Criteria
Individual, group or organization who has contributed in one of these areas:
- Helping youth overcome underprivileged circumstances through martial arts education;
- Improving women’s rights and enhancing women’s social engagement through martial arts education for women;
- Creating a safe environment in local communities through martial arts education activities;
- Contributing to ensuring that the socially-underprivileged build self-reliance while overcoming hardships through martial arts education.
Qualified Nominator
A letter of recommendation is mandatory from one of the below organizations
- Organizations relevant to UNESCO
- UNESCO National Commissions, Chairs, UNITWIN Networks, Category I and II Centers, and international networks in an official partnership with UNESCO through authorization or agreements
- governmental or non-governmental organizations
- organization in the field of martial arts and sports, etc.
For more information, visit UNESCO.
