The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award given to individuals or organizations in Asia who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. The award was established in 1957 in memory of Ramon Magsaysay, the seventh president of the Philippines.
The award is given in six categories:
* Government service
* Public service
* Community development
* Journalism, literature, and creative communication arts
* Peace and international understanding
* Emergent leadership
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is considered one of the most prestigious awards in Asia. Past recipients include:
* Mother Teresa (1962)
* Nelson Mandela (1993)
* Aung San Suu Kyi (2005)
* Malala Yousafzai (2014)