□ Qualification (Who is eligible to apply?)
Individual, group, or organization who has made contribution 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.

□ Letter of Recommendation (Who can recommend candidates?)
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.

□ Prize & Award Ceremony

• Nomination: 1 individual or group or organization

• Prize: cash prize of USD 10,000, prize certificate, medal

• Ceremony Date: during November, 2023

• Ceremony Location: UNESCO 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 asked to provide photo or video materials for the production of a promotional video

□ How to Apply

• Applications open from WED 14 June to WED 16 August 2023 24:00 KST (Korea Standard Time)

• Submit the required documents through the online application form (www.icmprize.org)

• Required Documents ※ All documents shall be submitted in English or Korean

- Letter of Recommendation: download the attached form, fill up and submit the file

- Summary of Candidate’s Contribution: download the attached form, fill up, and submit the file (about 1 page, within 330 words)

- Evidentiary Materials: upload maximum of 10 materials as evidence to support your activities or programmes (e.g. official documents, project plans, photos, videos, publications, website, etc.)

□ Selection Criteria (Screening Committee)

• Contribution: developing and changing the target audience, including socially vulnerable people, etc. through systemized and effective martial arts education

• Innovation: distinctive characteristics through new thinking, and reflecting social trend and recent status

• Sustainability: enhanced applicability and sustainability through program evaluation and improvements, and lasting social and individual impact

• Overall Assessment: consideration of the candidate’s situation, potential, expected outcomes, etc.

□ Selection Process

※ Candidates may be required to submit additional materials or answer inquiries during the process

□ Inquiries

• UNESCO ICM International Cooperation Team (+82 43 845 8864, ms.lee@unescoicm.org)

□ Attachment

• Attachment 1. Call for candidates

• Attachment 2. Regulations and Letter of Recommendation (form)

• Attachment 3. Summary of Candidate's Contribution (form)

• Attachment 4. Poster