These awards, established in 2004, aim to recognize and disseminate the work of entities, both public and private, and individuals who have stood out for their work in the economic, social, educational, cultural or development cooperation fields, promoting dignity and human rights in the Asia-Pacific region, and/or contribute or have contributed to promoting knowledge, dialogue and relations between Spain and the Asia-Pacific region.

The first prize was awarded in 2004 to the philosopher, theologian and writer Raimon Pannikar. The winners in previous editions have been, among others, the China-Europe International Business School (CEIBS) of Shanghai, the Department of Spanish of the University of Foreign Studies of Beijing, the Spanish Network for the Coordination of NGOs for Development, the Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum, journalists Rosa Mª Calaf and Miguel Frau Rovira, the Malaysian NGO “Sisters in Islam”, Rohinyatographer Initiative, sinologists Xulio Ríos and Dolors Folch, the Afghan activist Fawzia Koofi and the Iranian Masih Alinejad, the businesswoman Margaret Chen and Mondragón Corporación Cooperativa, the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), or the Kairós publishing house.

The award is divided into four categories: Culture and society, Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainable Development, Economy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship y Education and ScienceThe prize consists of 2.000 euros per category, which is awarded at the annual awards ceremony.

Previous editions

  • Award Winners Casa Asia 2024

  • Award Winners Casa Asia 2023

  • Awards Resolution Casa Asia 2022

  • Resolution of the Awards Jury Casa Asia 2021

Winners

Raimon Panikar
Raimon Panikar
Philosopher, theologian and writer. Intellectual career linked to India and its efforts to promote dialogue between the cultures of the East and the West
Liu Ji
Liu Ji
Career in the field of business management training and its collaboration with Spain. Executive President of China-Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Shanghai
Mukhtar Mai
Mukhtar Mai
Human rights activist (Pakistan)
Rosa Maria Calaf
Rosa Maria Calaf
Work in defense of human rights, tolerance and the dignity of women. Journalist in audiovisual media in Asia.
David Álvarez
David Álvarez
Awareness-raising and solidarity work they carried out in support of the Asian populations that were victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami. President Coordinating Network of NGOs for Development – ​​Spain.
Junji Ito
Junji Ito
Dissemination of Spanish art and culture. Nagasaki Prefectural Museum of Art
Takuya Hirai
Takuya Hirai
Work to disseminate Spanish art and culture. Marugame Hirai Museum of Japan
Liu Jian, Director and teacher
Intellectual career linked to India and its efforts to promote dialogue between the cultures of the East and the West. Department of Spanish at Peking University.
Kike Figaredo
Kike Figaredo
Work on behalf of the victims of the explosion of landmines and social work in Cambodia. Jesuit Father.
Hu Zhencai
Dissemination of literature in Spanish in China, both by Latin American and Spanish authors, and the launch of a collection of literature written entirely by Spanish women. Publishing House of Chinese Popular Literature.
Indian NGO 'Chingari Trust'
Indian NGO 'Chingari Trust'
Fight against intolerance from different perspectives of civil society.
Ahmed Rashid
Ahmed Rashid
Fight against intolerance from different perspectives of civil society. Pakistani writer and journalist.
Miguel F. Rovira
Miguel F. Rovira
Professional career and information work in the Asia-Pacific region. Dean and delegate of EFE in Manila.
Peter Sculthorpe
Peter Sculthorpe
Author of an opera and a suite for orchestra based on the theme of the navigator Pedro Fernández Quirós, he was awarded for his approach to Spanish culture. Australian composer.
International multidisciplinary project Dunhuang Project
International multidisciplinary project Dunhuang Project
Initiative since 1994 in the research, cataloging and conservation of manuscripts and materials found in the Chinese city of Dunhuang, related to the archaeological heritage of the Silk Road. International Dunhuang Programme.
Edgardo J. Angara
Edgardo J. Angara
Commitment to promoting the Spanish language and culture and promoting relations between Spain and the Philippines. Filipino senator.
Zainah Anwar and Ratna Osman (Malaysian NGO Sisters in Islam)
Zainah Anwar and Ratna Osman (Malaysian NGO Sisters in Islam)
Work on the articulation of women's rights in Islam, emphasizing the need to interpret the Quran in its own historical and cultural context. Throughout its 21 years of existence, Sisters in Islam (SIS) has opened a public space for debate in Malaysia and given a voice to Malaysian women regarding their rights under Islamic law or sharia. Founder and director of the NGO respectively.
Xulio Rios
Xulio Rios
Work to disseminate the Chinese reality. China Policy Observatory and IGADI.
Fawzia Koofi
Fawzia Koofi
Work in favor of the rights of women and children, her political role for peace in Afghanistan and her commitment to the education of girls and women. Afghan parliamentarian.
Satori Editions
Satori Editions
Publication in Spanish of works related to Japan that have been widely disseminated in Spain and Latin America.
University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
Historical, academic and cultural reference, which has played a key role in education and training in the Philippines.
Tomas Mazon
Tomas Mazon
Research and dissemination work on the expedition of Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastián Elcano, making the First Tour of the World known to a non-specialized public through the website rutaelcano.com, with a new vision based on the original sources
Saurabh Kirpal and Shinta Ratri
Saurabh Kirpal and Shinta Ratri
Contribution to gender equality in Asia and in particular for its fight, from legal practice and social activism, in favor of the dignity and rights of the LGBTIQ+ collective in India and Indonesia
Dolors Folch
Dolors Folch
For her academic career as a sinologist, for contributing to the introduction of Asian studies in Spain and for her dedication of more than three decades to the knowledge of Chinese culture.
Mondragón business group
Mondragón business group
Pioneering commitment to Asia and its corporate philosophy based on the values ​​of social responsibility and integration.
Masih Alinejad
Masih Alinejad
Journalistic activity denouncing the abuses of power in Iran, and for serving as a loudspeaker in the exile of Iranian women against the mandatory use of the 'hijab' and other discriminatory laws.
Margaret chen
Margaret chen
Contribution to the rapprochement between China and Spain in the field of business innovation, especially in the telecommunications and start-ups sector, in addition to its support for the integration of Chinese managers in Spanish society through the China Club Spain.
Guillermo Gomez Rivera
Guillermo Gomez Rivera
Promotion of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures in the Philippines, not only in the different literary genres in which he has written - theater, poetry, novels, short stories and essays - but also as an expert ethnographer in the oral traditions of his country. Director of the Philippine Academy of Language.
Nick Deocampo
Nick Deocampo
Contribution to the knowledge of Philippine cinema and the recovery of classic Filipino cinema in his country, and his commitment to cinema as a tool of change and social progress; and defense of LGTBQ+ rights giving voice to this group in film festivals, workshops and other activities.
Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF)
Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF)
25-year track record contributing to promoting mutual understanding and collaboration between civil societies in Asia and Europe.