ASEAN to Announce People's Award Winners in Upcoming Summit
19 October 2018 14:32 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - ASEAN has begun its search for winners of the ASEAN People's Awards. Ten outstanding individuals and/or organizations from ASEAN Member States will be honored for their contributions to ASEAN community building. The winner of the award will be announced during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur that is scheduled to be held later on November. The Summit will also exhibit the winner’s work to the public.
"ASEAN turns 48 this year and we want to recognize the exemplary organizations and individuals that have contributed significantly to our community building efforts in various areas and capacities," said Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN. "The ASEAN People's Awards is a celebration of the region's wealth of exceptional talents, creativity and innovation. The Awards will be a timely prelude to the establishment of ASEAN Community by the end of 2015," Luong Minh added.
The ASEAN People's Awards highlights the achievements and inspiring contributions of organizations and/or citizens towards ASEAN community building efforts in the areas of political, social and cultural development, economic integration, youth, livelihood, education, volunteerism, community development and empowerment, among others.
Nominations may be submitted by individuals or organizations to the National ASEAN Secretariat in each ASEAN Member State following the required documentation. Only citizens of or organizations registered with ASEAN Member States are qualified for nominations.
MAHINDA ARKYASA