José Vasconcelos World Award of Education

José Vasconcelos World Award of Education
Awarded for	Acknowledgment for exceptional teaching, which is the underlying basis of our present civilization.
Country	Mexico
Presented by	World Cultural Council
Reward(s)	Diploma, Commemorative Medal, and US$10,000
First awarded	1985
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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