INAF Lifetime Achievement Award
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Each year, the INAF Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have made lasting impacts on the culture and sport of Go throughout North America, celebrating their dedication and contributions to the Go community.
Geographic Scope: North America
Focus Areas:
- Leadership and contributions to Go community
- Advancement of Go culture and sport
- Community building and organizational contributions
- Support for youth participation in Go
- Professional development of Go in North America
Eligibility: Individuals who have made lasting impacts on the culture and sport of Go throughout North America
Background: The award recognizes exceptional individuals in the Go community. Past recipients include:
- 2025: Andrew Okun - Former AGA President, helped develop professional Go in North America, served as Anti-Doping Officer for International Go Federation
- Go Congresses
- 2023: Terry Benson - Long-time AGA president and founder, raised and distributed over $900,000 to promote youth participation in Go
How to Apply
Application Process
Nominations are accepted for the INAF Lifetime Achievement Award. Specific nomination procedures and deadlines should be verified on the organization's website or by contacting INAF directly, as detailed submission requirements are not provided in the available content.
Note: Recent posts indicate "Nominations Open: The INAF Lifetime Achievement Award" and "2025 INAF Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Call" suggesting a formal nomination process exists.
What Iwamoto North America Foundation for Go actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
Iwamoto North America Foundation for Go reported $109K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2021, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2021
- 1
- Total given
- $90K
- Median grant
- $90K
- By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.
Example grants
National Go Center · Washington, DC
To support the national go center in its mission
$90K
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