JAKARTA, 4 February 2022 – Today, ASEAN officially announced the call for nominations for ASEAN Prize 2022, inviting the region’s outstanding individuals and organisations to apply for this year’ prize.
Established in 2018, the regional annual award has honoured ASEAN individuals and ASEAN-based organisations for their contribution and continuous efforts in enhancing ASEAN Community building.
“This year, in its 5th edition, the ASEAN Prize continues to search for an outstanding individual and/ or organisation that has risen to the challenge of empowering lives and connecting communities across the region amid our challenging journey towards pandemic recovery,’’ Lee Yoong Yoong, Director for Community Affairs of the ASEAN Secretariat stated. ‘’We encourage ASEAN citizens to join us in celebrating such commendable spirit of service through a nomination submission, as a tribute to the perseverance, determination and resilience in helping to forge together an ASEAN Identity,” he added.
Eligible nominations must provide valid supporting documents to affirm the nominee’s contribution and achievements in promoting ASEAN’s cross-pillar collaboration, including their future plans and initiatives towards advancing ASEAN Community building. The submission must be supported by one character reference addressing the nominee’s suitability for the ASEAN Prize. The ASEAN Prize will, however, not consider self-nominations and posthumous submissions.
Secretary-General of ASEAN Dato Lim Jock Hoi will chair the Judging Committee Meeting to select the potential nominee together with the former ASEAN Secretaries-General. The ASEAN Prize 2022 Recipient will receive a trophy and monetary prize of US$20,000.
The ASEAN Prize 2022 is supported by ASEAN-based sponsors, Temasek Foundation of Singapore and Yayasan Hasanah of Malaysia.
The ASEAN Prize has been awarded to four Recipients in consecutive years. Erlinda Koe, the Philippine advocate and community leader for autism, was awarded the inaugural ASEAN Prize 2018 for her devotion to foster an inclusive ASEAN Community.
Tan Sri Dr. Jemilah Mahmood, a medical professional and humanitarian leader from Malaysia, was honoured as 2019 ASEAN Prize Recipient for her inspirational efforts in providing swift humanitarian response to the affected and marginalised communities in the region and beyond.
The following year, the ASEAN Studies Centre, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, a Singapore-based leading research centre, was bestowed with ASEAN Prize 2020 in recognition of its long-standing dedication/contribution in augmenting ASEAN awareness and promoting regional integration/cooperation.
In 2021, Mekong Institute, an intergovernmental organization based in Khon Kaen, Thailand, was awarded the ASEAN Prize for their steadfast efforts in deepening and broadening development in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) through the delivery of programmes and activities focusing on human resource development and capacity building.
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Award Nomination and Eligibility for ASEAN Prize 2022
- Nomination starts on 4 February 2022.
- The nominee must be an ASEAN citizen or an ASEAN-based organisation.
- The nominee must produce valid/verifiable documents, and highlight his/her achievements and impact on ASEAN since the launch of the ASEAN Community on 31 December 2015.
- The nominee should also share future plans in continuing the work after winning the Prize.
- All nominations must be submitted to the respective ASEAN National Focal Points by 25 April 2022 at 5pm, GMT+7 (Jakarta time).
Please submit nominations to your respective National Focal Point. The ASEAN Prize 2022 nomination form can be downloaded at https://asean.org/asean-prize/.
| ASEAN Member States | National Focal Points for the ASEAN Prize |
| Brunei Darussalam |
ASEAN-Brunei Darussalam National Secretariat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam. Email: dept.ofasean@mfa.gov.bn |
| Cambodia |
General Department of ASEAN, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Email: mfaic.asean@mfaic.gov.kh |
| Indonesia |
Directorate of ASEAN Social and Cultural Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Email: direktoratkfa@gmail.com |
| Lao PDR |
ASEAN Political-Security Community Division, Lao National ASEAN Secretariat Email: aseanlaos@gmail.com |
| Malaysia |
ASEAN-Malaysia National Secretariat Email: myasean@kln.gov.my |
| Myanmar | Socio-cultural Division, ASEAN-Myanmar National Secretariat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Email: dgasean@gmail.com |
| Philippines | ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Division ASEAN-Philippines National Secretariat 2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines Tel.: 8344431, 8344470; Fax: 8321667 Email:asean@dfa.gov.ph |
| Singapore |
ASEAN-Singapore National Secretariat |
| Thailand | Department of ASEAN Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ASEAN-Thailand National Secretariat) Email: aseanthailand_scdiv@mfa.mail.go.th, |
| Viet Nam | ASEAN-Viet Nam National Secretariat Email: asean.mfa@mofa.gov.vn; asean.mfa.vn@gmail.com |
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ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established on 8 August 1967 and constitutes ten Member States: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam. On 31 December 2015, the ASEAN Community was formally established, encompassing the political-security, economic and socio-cultural pillars.The ASEAN Secretariat is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.For more information, visit https://asean.org/asean-prize/.
Temasek Foundation
Temasek Foundation supports a diverse range of programmes that uplift lives and communities in Singapore and Asia. Temasek Foundation’s programmes are made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, as well as gifts and other contributions from other donors. These programmes strive todeliver positive outcomes for individuals and communities now, and for generations to come. Collectively, Temasek Foundation’s programmes strengthen social resilience, foster international exchange and catalyse regional capabilities, advance science, and protect the planet.For more information, visit www.temasekfoundation.org.sg.
Yayasan Hasanah
Yayasan Hasanah (Hasanah) is the impact-based foundation of Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah), the strategic investment fund of the Government of Malaysia. Hasanah was set up as an independent entity on 01 July 2015, building on nine years of Corporate Responsibility (CR) efforts previously driven by Khazanah. As a grant-giving organisation, Hasanah goes beyond dollars and cents to facilitate an ecosystem of transformation, working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, infusing a spirit of advocacy and building capacity in five key focus areas: Education; Community Development; Environment; Arts, Heritage and Culture; and Knowledge. Collectively and collaboratively, Hasanah hopes to shift the needle of social and community reform for Malaysians, towards a better Malaysia.For more information, visit https://yayasanhasanah.org/.
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