Last call for submissions for the 2014 Intercultural Innovation Award

New York/Munich (ots) - Organizations from all over the world are
invited to submit their applications by Wednesday, 30 April, 2014
at 5:00 pm New York City time.

Ten organizations with grassroots projects that promote
intercultural understanding in new and sustainable ways will be
awarded funding and strategic support by the BMW Group and the
UNAOC. A total of 100,500 USD is offered to the awardees, of which
40,000 USD goes to the winning project.

The top ten finalists will be invited to present their projects
at the 6th UNAOC Global Forum in August 2014 in Bali, Indonesia. To
be considered, organizations must apply online.

Launched in 2011, the Intercultural Innovation Award is the
result of a unique public-private partnership between the United
Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group. With
the overarching aim of helping people to help themselves, UNAOC and
BMW Group jointly mobilize their resources, time, and networks to
support awardees. This new model of collaboration between the UN and
the private sector creates deeper impact, as both partners provide
their respective expertise to ensure the sustainable growth of each
project.

The BMW Group

The BMW Group is the leading premium manufacturer of automobiles
and motorcycles in the world with its BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce
brands. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 28 production and
assembly facilities in 13 countries and has a global sales network in
more than 140 countries.

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations

The Alliance of Civilizations, an initiative of the UN Secretariat
General, aims to improve understanding and cooperative relations
among nations and peoples across cultures and religions. The Alliance
works with a global network of partners including States,
international and regional organizations, civil society, foundations,
and the private sector to improve cross-cultural relations between
diverse nations and communities.

For further information on the Intercultural Innovation Award
please visit http://interculturalinnovation.org/ or contact:

BMW Group Milena Pighi,
Corporate Social Responsibility
Email: Milena.PA.Pighi@bmw.de,
Phone: +48 89 382 66563

For information on the Intercultural Innovation Award Contact Marta
Lopez, UNAOC Project Coordinator
Email: martal@unops.org

UNAOC please visit: www.unaoc.org or contact: For information on
UNAOC and interviews with the High Representative contact Ms. Nihal
Saad, Spokesperson for the UN High-Representative for the Alliance of
Civilizations
Email: saadn@un.org,
Phone: 212-457-1751