Department of Cultural Affairs

Call for Nominations: The 30th Taipei Culture Award

Applications accepted from now until June 15 at 17:30

The call for nominations for the 2026 (30th) Taipei Culture Award is now open!

Focus of Recognition: 

The award seeks to honor individuals or groups who have made exceptional contributions to shaping Taipei’s cultural identity through the integration of culture into everyday life, the renewal of tradition in modern forms, and the projection of local culture onto the international stage.

Awards:

A maximum of two recipients will be selected annually (the award may be withheld if no suitable candidates are found).

Each recipient will receive a trophy and a cash prize of NT$1,000,000.

Eligibility and Nomination:

Open to All: Individuals and groups of any nationality, gender, or age may apply directly or be nominated.

Flexible Nominations: Candidates can be nominated by individuals, government agencies, or private organizations.

No Repeat Winners: Previous recipients of the Taipei Culture Award are not eligible to apply or be nominated again.

Submission Deadline: From now until Monday, June 15, 2026, at 17:30 (based on the Chunghwa Post postmark or email timestamp).

Further Information: For detailed regulations, please refer to the "Taipei Culture Award Selection Prospectus. Click the 'Related Link(s)' below to download the '30th Taipei Culture Award Application Form (Eng)'.