Sikyong Lobsang Sangay, the leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), has received the Takasu Award in recognition of his contribution towards the welfare, education and resilience of the Tibetan people. The Takasu Foundation is an aid group based in Japan. Dr Sangay dedicated the award to the CTA workforce for their hard work and determination and is donating the $100,000 (£76,000) prize money to the Department of Education.