The Global Tibetan Student Union (GTSU) has launched its Tibetan Youth Icon Award, an annual award with a cash prize of INR 100,000 (US$ 1,432.70 / £1,142.90 ). The GTSU says the award is to honour the “all round achievement of Tibetan youth”, to “raise the profile of Tibetan youth” and to “highlight their contributions towards society”. GTSU is an apolitical organisation promoting unity, education and motivation.