Following a thorough review, we are delighted to announce the prize winners as listed below. The essays were meticulously reviewed by a panel of judges who evaluated each submission based on criteria such as relevance to the theme, creativity, analytical clarity, accuracy, evidence-based arguments, contextual knowledge of the region and a critical perspective. All winning entries will be featured on our website and we will be reaching out to the winners shortly regarding the cash prize. We extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in this competition and appreciate your understanding regarding the delayed results, owing to the substantial number of entries received.
First Prize:
- “The Asean Way” by Krittapas Boonpasart
Second Prize:
- “Southeast Asia’s Road to Being Heard” by Sarah Pathan
Third Prize:
- “Which Road for Southeast Asia?” by Punyathorn Jeungsmarn
- “Southeast Asia Is the Friends We Made Along the Way” by Renz Alrec Recamadas Alinas
Honorable mentions:
- “ASEAN Kaleidoscope: Transformations, Trials, and Tensions in Southeast Asia” by Issariya Srisawedsupparak
- “Burning in the Melting Pot: Diversity and Climate Crisis in Southeast Asia” by Karunia Haganta
- “Southeast Asia Symphony of Dreams” by Nguyen Ngoc Bao Tran
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Organizer:
SEA Junction, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA), aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions- from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK, BTS National Stadium), SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org, join the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440 and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @seajunction
In collaboration with:
The JFK Foundation in Thailand was founded by H.E. Dr. Thanat Khoman, the former Ambassador to the United States, with the purpose of commemorating President Kennedy’s principles.
