Deadline: 15 June 2025
Nikkei Inc. is accepting nominations for its Nikkei Asia Award to derive transformation in Asia and the world by recongnizing “Innovation from Asia” through the lens of divers Asia perspective.
The award seeks to contribute to the realization of a free and prosperous economic society.
Prize Information
- 5 million JPY grand prize.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates MUST meet the following conditions:
- Nominated by others. Direct applications will not be accepted.
- From or living in Asia.
- Contributing to Asian-based activities which have started in Asia.
- For the Nikkei Asia Award, the following regions are referred to as “Asia”:
- East Asia (Korean Peninsula, China, etc.)
- Southeast Asia (Indochina, ASEAN member countries, etc.)
- Southwest Asia (Indian subcontinent countries)
- Nations in the Asia-Pacific region
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Ideal candidates are as follows:
- Currently active
- Young people are welcome, if their work has received recognition.
- Candidates need not be well known, as long as they have conducted steady and sincere efforts toward the betterment of people’s lives, and contributed to prosperity.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Japanese individuals and groups consisting only of Japanese citizens will be excluded.
Evaluation Criteria
- Winner selection is a comprehensive evaluation of activities that meet the following evaluation criteria:
- Being novel and innovative
- Creating a free and prosperous economic society by revitalizing the region and improving lives
- Having continuity in activities and businesses, and expectations of future growth and expansion
- Having social influence and expectations to expand globally.
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