Call for Submissions: The 4th Go Promotion Awards 2026

/February 24, 2026

We are pleased to announce the 4th ISGS Go Promotion Awards 2026.

These awards invite individuals and teams worldwide to share their knowledge, experience, and effective methods for teaching and promoting the game of Go. We welcome submissions that introduce Go to a wider audience, including people who are unfamiliar with the game.

This year’s awards continue to encourage creative video submissions featuring Go promotion projects, methods, and outreach ideas. Selected submissions will be presented at the conference and may be shared on YouTube to reach a broader audience.

Eligibility

The awards are open to individuals and teams.

Projects that previously won the Iwamoto Awards (2001–2018) or the ISGS Go Promotion Awards (2023–2025) are not eligible. However, past applicants and winners may participate with a different project and a new video submission.

Types of Submission

Applicants may submit entries in either of the following forms:

• A past, current, or planned Go promotion project
• A promotional video designed to attract new players to Go

All entries will be evaluated in a single competition (not separate divisions).

Submission Requirements

Please submit the following by email to isgsgopromotionawards@gmail.com

Submission form
• Complete the attached submission form (PDF or DOC file) and include it with your email.

Video submission
• Language: English, or any language with English subtitles
• Length: Maximum 8 minutes
• Recommended resolution: 1080p
• Format: MP4 or another common video format compatible with YouTube

If the video file is too large to send by email, applicants may submit a download link (e.g., Google Drive or Dropbox) or an unlisted YouTube link.

Submission Limit

Each participant (individual or team) may submit up to two entries.

Content and Copyright Notice

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all video content (including images, music, and footage) is either original, properly licensed, or used with permission.

By submitting an entry, applicants grant the organizer a non-exclusive, royalty-free permission to present the submission at the conference and to publish or share it on the organizer’s website and/or YouTube channel for promotional and archival purposes. Copyright remains with the creator.

Judging Criteria (100 points total)

• Originality (30 points): Uniqueness and creativity of the Go promotion approach
• Effectiveness (40 points): Potential to reach and engage the intended audience
• Presentation (30 points): Clarity, structure, and production quality of the video

Prizes

• 1st Place: 500,000 KRW
• 2nd Place: 300,000 KRW
• 3rd Place: 200,000 KRW

This year’s prize fund is generously sponsored by ISGS Vice President Sun Yuan. We sincerely appreciate his support of the ISGS Go Promotion Awards and of Go promotion efforts worldwide.

All winners will receive a certificate of recognition.

Key Dates

• Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026, 23:59 KST
• Winner Announcement and Prize Ceremony: At the 4th ISGS International Go Conference (July 2026, venue to be announced)

Additional Information

• There is no participation fee.
• The judging panel will consist of approximately 3–5 members from different countries.
• The organizer may feature selected entries on its website and YouTube channel.

Contact

For questions, please contact: isgsgopromotionawards@gmail.com

We welcome your ideas and projects and look forward to supporting Go promotion efforts around the world.