Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI) is pleased to announce that the call for nominations for the 3rd Kiyoshi Kurokawa Award is now open.

Established to promote innovation in health policy across the Asia-Pacific region, this award recognizes young leaders and organizations making exceptional contributions to health policy and practice.

[About the Award]

The Kiyoshi Kurokawa Award was established as part of HGPI’s 20th-anniversary initiatives in 2024. Since its founding in 2004, HGPI has worked as an independent think tank with the mission of achieving citizen-centered health policy. This award reflects the vision and legacy of HGPI Honorary Chairman for life, Dr. Kiyoshi Kurokawa, who played a central role in launching and guiding the organization.

The Award was created to honor young leaders who are driving transformative changes in health policy. It seeks to amplify their impact, spreading their influence from the Asia-Pacific region to the global stage. The award celebrates individuals and organizations that demonstrate:

• Innovation: Developing novel approaches and solutions that challenge existing frameworks.
• Impact Delivering measurable, positive outcomes for both local and global communities.
• Future Vison: Envisioning and working toward sustainable changes that address long-term challenges.

[How to Nominate]

• Nomination format: Eligible parties must be nominated by a third party. Self-nominations are not accepted.
• Nomination deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Contact: HGPI Kiyoshi Kurokawa Award Secretariat (kurokawa-award@hgpi.org)