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VSBN - GLOBAL PHILOSOPHY PRIZE 

“The Era of Consciousness”| 2026 Edition

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📅 KEY DATES

  • Submission Deadline: 01 October 2026

  • Winners Announcement: December 2026

 

I. ESTABLISHMENT

The VSBN – Global Philosophy Prize is established as an international distinction
within the certification system:

VSBN (Video & Book Narrative Standard)

The Prize is a permanent initiative of the
Foundation for Transformation of the Essence,

dedicated to the recognition and advancement of:

  • philosophical thought

  • literary excellence

  • video-based narrative innovation

within the field of conscious culture and integral thinking.

 

II. STATUS

  • The Prize is international in scope

  • Organized and governed by the
    Foundation for Transformation of the Essence

  • Conducted annually

  • Operates within the VSBN certified standard system

 

III. PURPOSE

The VSBN Global Philosophy Prize aims to:

  • Recognize outstanding philosophical and literary contributions

  • Establish new forms of philosophical expression

  • Develop standards for video books and narrative media

  • Encourage visionary and metaphysical thinking

  • Build an international network of authors and thinkers

  • Support youth and educational engagement

 

IV. AWARD HIERARCHY

  1. VSBN Certified Nominee

  2. VSBN Finalist

  3. VSBN Gold Seal

  4. VSBN Laureate

👑 Grand VSBN Laureate Prize

Awarded for lifetime contribution and global impact

 

V. CATEGORIES

🌍 INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

(Official language: English)

  1. VSBN Award for Video Book Excellence
    For philosophical video books and audiovisual narratives

  2. VSBN Award for Philosophical Narrative Treatise
    For systematic philosophical works and conceptual research

  3. VSBN Visionary Metaphysics Prize
    For original contributions in metaphysics and ontology

  4. VSBN Award for Philosophical Novel
    For fiction with a strong philosophical structure

  5. VSBN Award for Contemporary Philosophical Literature
    For essays and integral philosophical prose

  6. VSBN International Youth Educational Philosophy Award
    For authors under 30 in:
    – philosophical essays
    – educational concepts
    – innovative learning formats
    – philosophy-driven projects

📌 Requirement:
All submissions must be in English

    7. 🇧🇬 NATIONAL CATEGORY – BULGARIA

VSBN Foreign-Language Philosophical Literature Award

Nominate your book for the 2026 Awards

Select category
Award for Video Book Excellence
Award for Philosophical Narrative Treatise
Visionary Metaphysics Prize
Award for Philosophical Novel
Award for Contemporary Philosophical Literature
Youth Educational Philosophy Award
Foreign-Language Philosophical Literature Award


Pay the entry fee
50 €

AWARD FUND

VSBN – Global Philosophy Prize 2026

The award fund of the VSBN – Global Philosophy Prize has been established through contributions collected during an official cultural ceremony organized by the Foundation for Transformation of the Essence, dedicated to supporting its mission and long-term vision.

These funds represent a collective commitment to the advancement of philosophical thought, conscious culture, and innovative literary expression.

DISTRIBUTION

The award fund will be distributed among the Laureates of the Prize categories, as determined by the official jury.

Each category winner will receive a portion of the fund, allocated in accordance with:

  • the number of categories awarded

  • the level of distinction (Laureate / Grand Prize)

  • the overall evaluation of the jury

PURPOSE

The fund is not only a financial recognition.

It is intended to:

  • support authors contributing to the development of philosophical and cultural thought

  • encourage original and visionary works

  • sustain the long-term growth of the Prize

  • reinforce the global mission of the Foundation

PRINCIPLE

The VSBN – Global Philosophy Prize operates on the principle that value is not measured solely by recognition, but by contribution.

The award fund reflects this principle —
as a form of support for works that expand the boundaries of thought and expression.

NOTE

The total amount of the fund may vary annually, depending on contributions, partnerships, and cultural initiatives associated with the Foundation.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION PROCESS

(Official Information for Applicants)

📅 KEY DATES

  • Opening of submissions: 01 May 2026

  • Submission Deadline: 01 October 2026

  • Winners Announcement & Official Ceremony: December 2026

📥 HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official online application form available on the Foundation’s website.

Each submission must include the required materials listed below.

📄 REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Work Submission (Manuscript / Book / Text)

  • Format: PDF (mandatory)

  • Language: English (for all international categories)

  • The file must be complete and represent the final version of the work

2. Book Cover

  • Format: JPG or PNG

  • High resolution (minimum 300 dpi recommended)

  • Must correspond to the submitted work

3. Short Description

  • Length: 300–500 words

  • A concise presentation of the concept, theme, and philosophical contribution

4. Author Information

  • Full name

  • Country of residence

  • Short biography (max. 200 words)

5. Category Selection

  • Each work may be submitted to ONE (1) category only

  • Multiple submissions are allowed, but each requires a separate application

🎥 OPTIONAL (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

For works aligned with the VSBN standard:

  • Video material (Video Book / Conceptual trailer)

  • Format: MP4 file or link (YouTube / Vimeo)

💳 APPLICATION FEE

The application fee is 50 EUR per submission for participation in one category.

Payment is made exclusively through the application form, via the integrated online payment system.

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS:

  • Each submission is valid for one category only

  • If applicants wish to participate in an additional category:
    → a new application form must be submitted
    → an additional fee of 50 EUR applies

  • Applications are considered valid only after successful payment

⚠️ GENERAL CONDITIONS

  • Only complete applications will be accepted

  • Submissions received after the deadline will not be reviewed

  • All materials must be submitted in digital format

  • Applicants must hold full rights to the submitted work

📌 VSBN STANDARD COMPLIANCE

All submitted works are evaluated within the framework of the
VSBN (Video & Book Narrative Standard),

which certifies:

  • originality

  • conceptual coherence

  • narrative structure

  • philosophical depth

📩 CONFIRMATION

All applicants will receive:

  • a confirmation email upon successful submission

  • notifications regarding selection stages (Nominee / Finalist / Laureate)

FINAL NOTE

The VSBN – Global Philosophy Prize is not only a competition,
but an international platform for:

  • philosophical innovation

  • literary excellence

  • and the evolution of conscious culture.

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