Announcement by China International Communications Group on the public notification of the result of the second Orchid Awards

The Orchid Awards, established by China International Communications Group, is a major international cultural exchange award designed to actively implement the Global Civilization Initiative, promote the common values of humanity, facilitate exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, and consolidate the cultural foundation for building a community with a shared future for mankind. According to the Orchid Awards Rules, the selection process for the second Orchid Awards has been completed, with achievement, contribution, and international influence as the primary criteria. The following is the public notification of the 10 selected individuals and institutions:

Lifetime Honorary Award (1 recipient)

Irina Bokova – Bulgaria

Former Director-General of UNESCO, Senior Advisor of Europe-Asia Center

Outstanding Achievement Award (3 recipients)

The Philadelphia Orchestra – United States

Rashid Alimov – Tajikistan

Former Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Maxime Vivas – France

Writer, journalist

Friendship Envoy Award (6 recipients)

Issah Abiola – Nigeria

Nigeria's first female train driver

Thomas Rabe – Germany

President of the John Rabe Communication Center

Stuart Wiggin – United Kingdom

Social media creator

Elyn Gregg Cheney MacInnis – United States

Convenor of the "Friends of Kuliang" in the United States, Senior Advisor and Chief Researcher of the Guling Tourism and Culture Research Association

Ali Mohammad Sabeghi – Iran

Chairman of the Cultural and Social Committee of the Iran-China Friendship Association

Zafar-Ud-Din Mahmood – Pakistan

Former Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and Chairman of the "Understanding China" Forum in Pakistan

The public notification period is from July 2 to July 6, 2025.

During this period, if there are any objections, please contact China International Communications Group.

China International Communications Group

July 2, 2025

Contact information:

Phone: 010-68996119

Email: orchids2022@cicg.org.cn

Fax: 010-88333632

Mailing Address: No. 24 Baiwanzhuang Street, Xicheng District, Beijing