- Nominees are evaluated on their exceptional contribution to socio-economic development through public service.
- Nominees must have complied with all the rules of the contest.
- Citizens from the EROPA region (India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Nepal, Philippines, PR China, Thailand, Vietnam) are eligible for nomination.
- Nominees must not be more than 35 years old. A certified true copy of the nominee’s birth certificate or any equivalent should accompany nomination.
- This award is given to recognize young public service practitioners who have proven themselves worthy of honor and emulation based on the following criteria:
- Excellence and integrity in their respective fields of endeavor (40%)
- Pioneering spirit and innovativeness as demonstrated in their fields
of endeavor (40%)
- Service to community/nation/region (20%)