The Ramon Magsaysay Award was instituted/established in 1957 and is considered Asia's premier prize and highest honour.
It is named after Ramon Magsaysay, the third president of the Republic of the Philippines.
Recognises and honours individuals and organisations in Asia, regardless of race, creed, gender, or nationality, who have achieved distinction and have helped others generously without aiming for public recognition.
Till 2009, awards were traditionally given in five categories:Government service; public service; community leadership; journalism, literature and creative communication arts; and peace and international understanding.
However, post 2009, the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation annually selects the awardees for the field of Emergent Leadership.
Awardees are presented with a certificate, a medallion with an embossed image of Ramon Magsaysay and cash prize.
The award is internationally-recognized as the Nobel Prize counterpart of Asia.Asian version of noble prize. Asia's highest honor. Ramon Magsaysay 3rd Philippines president.
First award in 1958.