To: Chiefs of Metropolitan and Provincial Office of Education; Media Representatives; Principals of Elementary, Middle and High Schools
From: DAEKYO Culture Foundation
Subject: Request for Recommendation for [2012 Eye Level Education Awards]

1.We express our respect to the teachers who are working for the education of children. We wish for their continued success as educators.
2.The DAEKYO Culture Foundation was founded in 1991 as a non-profit organization for the betterment of society, and its purpose is to provide scholarships and support various activities in numerous fields, including education, literary work, and community service.
3.The Eye Level Education Awards were established in 1992 to provide role models for teachers, raise teacher morale, and improve the educational environment. The awards will be selected through a fair and transparent process carried out in Korea .
4.The DAEKYO Culture Foundation invites you to recommend nominees for the 2012 Eye Level Education Awards. More information on the Awards is indicated below.

Awards information
1. Purpose
- To provide a role model for teachers and boost teacher morale
- To improve educational environment

2. Sponsors
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Korea and Overseas Koreans Foundation

3. Prize: USD15,000 and medal

4. Qualifications for Recommended Candidates : – 10 years or longer as educators (teacher or administrator) in the country listed above. – Experience in fields related to youth sports, youth nature education, and non-governmental education diplomacy.

5. Submission documents: ~07/15/2012

6. Place for submission: Daekyo America Inc. (Attn: EL Awards) 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
Tel) 201-498-1212 ext.7711, Fax) 201-498-1218

7. Reference – Detailed Information: Refer to the Website: www.edkculture.org – If you have any questions, please call DAEKYO Culture Foundation at 82-2-829-0315 or Daekyo America Inc. (201-498-1212 ext.7711)