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José Vasconcelos World Award of Education

José Vasconcelos World Award of Education
Obverse of a golden medal with the image of José Vasconcelos facing right, the name José Vasconcelos placed to lower left, and the phrase ´Por mi raza hablará el espíritu´ at the bottom.
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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