International José Martí Prize

The International José Martí Prize serves to "promote and reward an activity of outstanding merit in accordance with the ideals and spirit" of Cuban independence leader, thinker, and poet José Martí".

José Martí

The Prize is awarded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) roughly every four years. It was first given in 1995, the centenary of Martí's death. In addition to the intrinsic distinction bestowed on recipients, the award comes with a sum of money (currently USD $5,000), and donated by the government of Cuba.

Prize winners are selected by the unanimous decision a jury of seven five "eminent persons" appointed by the director-general of UNESCO, another eminent figure chosen by the Cuban authorities, and a representative of the director-general from a list of candidates submitted by UNESCO member states and accredited non-governmental organizations. Individuals, groups of people, and institutions are all eligible as candidates.

Laureates

Year Awardee Country
2016 Alfonso Herrera Franyutti  Mexico
2013 Frei Betto  Brazil
2009 Atilio Borón  Argentina
2005 Hugo Chávez  Venezuela
2003 Pablo Gonzalez Casanova  Mexico
1999 Oswaldo Guayasamín  Ecuador
Milagros Palma Guzmán  Nicaragua
Georges Anglade  Haiti
1995 Celsa Albert Batista  Dominican Republic

See also

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