The ASEAN Prize is an annual award honoring individuals and organizations for their exceptional efforts in strengthening ASEAN unity and identity.

The ASEAN Prize is a prestigious regional award presented annually to individuals or organizations that have significantly contributed to ASEAN’s community-building efforts. Established in 2018, the award is a collaborative initiative between the ASEAN Secretariat and ASEAN Member States, aiming to celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements in fostering ASEAN identity, promoting unity, and upholding the ASEAN way.

The award is supported by both public and private partners across the region, reinforcing its commitment to acknowledging exemplary contributions that enhance cooperation and development within ASEAN. The recipient of the ASEAN Prize is honored with a specially designed ASEAN Prize Trophy and a cash award of USD 20,000.

Each year, the winner is announced and presented with the award by an ASEAN Leader during the Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN Summit. This distinguished recognition serves as a testament to the recipient’s role in advancing ASEAN’s vision and values, further strengthening regional collaboration and development.

Source – ASEAN