The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched the sixth round of the JK Visionaries Award—the highest honor bestowed by the IDB to recognize nongovernmental organizations for their transformative work in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The award was created in 2009 in honor of Brazil’s former president Juscelino Kubitschek (JK), who was instrumental in establishing the IDB. This year’s award coincides with the IDB’s 60th anniversary.
The winning organization will receive $100,000 in recognition of its work and to further encourage its efforts to improve lives. A second-place award will be granted for $50,000 while third and fourth-place winners will each receive $25,000.
This round’s awards will recognize organizations focused on fostering inclusion, promoting equality and increasing citizen engagement. To apply, interested institutions should complete an online form and submit a video presentation. The rules and forms are available on the JK webpage.
Winners are selected by two committees. The Technical Selection Committee, consisting of Bank specialists, will select the finalists. The Executive Selection Committee—comprised of the IDB’s President, members of the Bank’s Senior Management, a past winner, and former IDB president Enrique V. Iglesias—will select the winners.
Nominations for the award can be made until March 31, 2020.
About the Inter-American Development Bank
The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.
Alvarez-Rodriguez,Isabel María
Covarrubias,Maria De La Paz
Technical Coordinator
