□ 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 1. Call for Candidates

                                 2. Regulations and Letter of Recommendation (form)

                                 3. Summary of Candidate’s Contribution (form)

                                 4. Poster.  The End.