The Vincent
Van Gogh Prize
An International Humanity Honour
An independent international honour recognising human contribution before recognition, with a special focus on youth and young adults aged 9 to 25.
Cycle 2026
Key Dates
Submissions Open
11 January 2026
Submissions Close
30 March 2026
Ceremony
31 July 2026
Honouring Excellence
Medal Categories
Gold Medal
Modern Arts & Cultural Expression
Honouring creative integrity and artistic contribution to humanity through modern expression.
The Mission
About the Prize
Non-commercial, non-competitive, and non-political. We honour integrity, courage, and human impact over wealth or fame.
The Methodology
Selection Process
A rigorous, multi-stage assessment framework that evaluates candidates based on integrity, contribution, and moral courage.
Governance
Process & Jury
Governed by independent review and confidential deliberation. No ranking, no public scoring, no lobbying.
Instituted, Accredited & Governed By
The Prize operates under governance and standards frameworks of the United Governance Organization (UGO), International Codex Institute, and World Talent Council. These bodies provide governance and ethical alignment and do not influence selections.