Country Mexico Presented by World Cultural Council | First awarded 1985 | |
Awarded for Acknowledgment for exceptional teaching, which is the underlying basis of our present civilization. Reward(s) Diploma, Commemorative Medal, and US$10,000 Official website consejoculturalmundial.org | ||
The José Vasconcelos World Award of Education is granted by the World Cultural Council as a recognition to renowned educators, to experts in the field of teaching, and to legislators of education policies who have significant influence in enriching the culture of mankind. This award has been presented biennially since 1988.
The qualifying jury is formed by several members of the Interdisciplinary Committee of the World Cultural Council and a group of distinguished educators.
The World Award of Education grants a Diploma, a Commemorative medal, and US$10,000.
The award is named after José Vasconcelos.
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