28 ICM 2021 ANNUAL REPORT 29 ICM 2021 ANNUAL REPORT PART 2. ICM?s Footsteps in 2021 2021 In 2021, ICM established the UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Education Prize to commend the efforts made by individuals, groups and organizations for contributions to youth and women empowerment which led to positive social changes. Through this project, ICMwas able to find and promote best practices of martial arts education and spread the values of martial arts. The 2022 UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Education Prize, which marks the program?s first year, attracted 39 applicants from 21 countries. The prize was awarded to the Kung Fu Nuns in recognition of their efforts in teaching self-defense, preventing crime and supporting female victims through martial arts. By newly establishing the martial arts education prize, ICM has not only improved the ties and partnerships with sports and martial arts organizations home and abroad, but also laid a foundation for the development of martial arts education. Location UNESCO ICM Seminar Room Date 16:00 (KST) February 25, 2021 Agenda revision of ICM articles, approval of 2021 project and budget plans, etc. Participants board members (representatives, auditors) and secretariat staff members Period September 6 - 15, 2021 Location N/A (Meeting coordinated on paper only) Agenda revision of ICM articles, modification of 2021 project and budget plans, etc. Participants nine board members 2022 UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Education Prize Decision Making and Operation 1) Ordinary Session ICM holds annual governing board meetings for efficient operations and development. The 13th governing board meeting was held both online and offline in 2021 due to the spread of COVID-19 and was participated in by the ten board members including four international representatives. Projects that were implemented last year were reviewed and new project plans were decided upon. Furthermore, ICM?s role and project directions were discussed for the development of global martial arts in the context of the pandemic. 2) Meetings Held on Paper In 2021, ICM held special governing board meetings which were held on paper in order to adapt to the rapidly changing phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. The nine participating board members agreed to modify and cancel some existing project plans to achieve ICM?s mission and vision even during the pandemic. Governing Board Meetings Nomination period May - December 2021 Candidates individuals, groups and organizations that led positive social changes through martial arts Number of winners one individual or one group/organization Selection process two stages of document screening, committee screening and result announcement Prize a certificate of award, a medal, a monetary prize of $10,000 Project Overview in Numbers The number of prize winners 1 The number of newly established partnerships 78 The number of candidate countries 21 The number of applicants 39
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