Phnom Penh (FN), Mar. 18 – ASEAN officially launched the call for nominations for ASEAN Prize 2024. Entering its seventh year, the ASEAN Prize is an annual regional award honouring the outstanding individuals and organisations based in ASEAN in recognition of their contributions and accomplishment to the ASEAN Community building efforts.

The selected ASEAN Prize Recipient 2024 will receive a trophy that will be presented at a key ASEAN event under the Lao PDR Chairmanship, and a monetary prize of USD20,000 sponsored by Temasek Foundation of Singapore.

Eligible ASEAN individuals and organisations:

- Outstanding collaboration between ASEAN Member States (AMSs);

- Outstanding collaboration between ASEAN and the world;

- Outstanding people-to-people engagement among AMS;

- Outstanding economic integration and promotion of standards between AMSs;

- Other outstanding contributions to ASEAN Community Building;

The ASEAN Prize represents the region's commitment in honouring individuals and organisations that have steadfastly contributed to the development of a resilient ASEAN Community, demonstrating concrete efforts in fostering regional integration, all the while forging an inclusive and stronger ASEAN identity.

The call for nomination for ASEAN Prize 2024 is open from 1 March to 31 May 2024.

Submissions must be made through the National Focal Points of the respective ASEAN Member State.

Applicants must submit the completed ASEAN Prize 2024 nomination form, providing detailed information as well as the nominee's future initiatives.

Learn more about the eligibility, judges, and how to send your submission at: www.asean.org/asean-prize

Send your nomination to: mfaic.asean@mfaic.gov.kh
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