Award Categories
Discover our comprehensive award categories, each named after India's greatest visionaries and designed to honor excellence across different domains of education, research, and social impact.
Individual Awards
Recognizing outstanding individuals making a difference
Honors educators who transform classrooms into spaces of creativity, imagination, and holistic learning. This award celebrates teachers who move beyond rote learning, integrating art, culture, and critical thinking into education.
Evaluation Parameters
- Pedagogical innovation (30%)
- Student/peer testimonials (25%)
- Contribution to holistic development (25%)
- Recognition/awards/publications (20%)
Eligibility
Teachers, professors, and educators with a minimum of 5 years' teaching experience
A lifetime achievement award celebrating educators who have devoted their careers to nurturing young minds, mentoring students, and shaping future leaders with ethics, wisdom, and values.
Evaluation Parameters
- Years of dedicated service (25%)
- Demonstrated leadership (25%)
- Mentorship & student success stories (25%)
- National/international recognition (25%)
Eligibility
Educators with 20+ years of outstanding service
Recognizes researchers whose impactful and innovative contributions advance science, technology, or education while addressing real-world challenges with purpose and societal benefit.
Evaluation Parameters
- Research innovation (30%)
- Practical impact (30%)
- Publications/citations/patents (25%)
- Collaborative/mentorship role (15%)
Eligibility
Researchers from academia, R&D labs, or industry
Celebrates early-career researchers who demonstrate originality, leadership potential, and groundbreaking contributions in their field, encouraging young scholars to push boundaries and innovate.
Evaluation Parameters
- Novelty of research (40%)
- Early recognition/awards (20%)
- Publications/impact factor (20%)
- Potential for long-term impact (20%)
Eligibility
Researchers under 40 years of age
Presented to individuals who achieve significant advancements in mathematics, science, or technology, honoring contributions that expand human knowledge and foster innovation.
Evaluation Parameters
- Original contribution (40%)
- Long-term relevance (30%)
- Recognition by scientific community (30%)
Eligibility
Scientists, mathematicians, and technology innovators
Recognizes researchers whose work directly addresses pressing societal challenges in healthcare, sustainability, education, or poverty alleviation with knowledge that heals and transforms communities.
Evaluation Parameters
- Direct community benefit (40%)
- Sustainability of outcomes (30%)
- Policy/social adoption (30%)
Eligibility
Researchers and social innovators
Celebrates individuals who continuously seek knowledge and personal growth, embodying resilience, curiosity, and the pursuit of wisdom regardless of age or circumstance.
Evaluation Parameters
- Lifelong pursuit of learning (40%)
- Demonstrated adaptability (30%)
- Inspiring others (30%)
Eligibility
Professionals, entrepreneurs, or individuals pursuing continuous learning
Honors individuals advancing literacy, empowerment, and educational access for adults, especially women and marginalized groups, breaking cycles of illiteracy and uplifting communities.
Evaluation Parameters
- Number of learners impacted (40%)
- Inclusivity focus (30%)
- Sustainability & innovation (30%)
Eligibility
Social workers, teachers, or literacy activists
Recognizes educators or organizations that break economic, social, or geographic barriers to education, ensuring underprivileged learners receive equal opportunities to realize their potential.
Evaluation Parameters
- Socio-economic inclusion (40%)
- Student success outcomes (30%)
- Innovative teaching methods (30%)
Eligibility
Educators or organizations serving underprivileged learners
Honors innovative approaches to skill training, applied sciences, and hands-on education, celebrating creativity in bridging theory with practical application including digital technologies.
Evaluation Parameters
- Innovation (40%)
- Applicability (30%)
- Scalability (30%)
Eligibility
Trainers, innovators, or educators in applied learning
Recognizes leaders equipping young people with entrepreneurial, technological, and soft skills essential for the 21st century, preparing youth to be job creators and responsible global citizens.
Evaluation Parameters
- Youth outreach (40%)
- Skill relevance (30%)
- Documented outcomes (30%)
Eligibility
Trainers, youth leaders, or skill educators
Celebrates individuals who dedicate themselves selflessly to teaching and serving underprivileged communities with love, care, and humility, making education accessible to all.
Evaluation Parameters
- Commitment to underserved communities (40%)
- Volunteerism (30%)
- Impact on learners' lives (30%)
Eligibility
Volunteers, teachers, or individuals dedicated to underserved groups
Institutional Awards
Honoring institutions driving systemic change
Recognizes schools, colleges, or universities that achieve outstanding academic results while nurturing innovation, inclusivity, and cultural values, balancing tradition and modernity.
Evaluation Parameters
- Academic outcomes (30%)
- Innovation in curriculum (30%)
- Community/student engagement (20%)
- Accreditations/recognition (20%)
Eligibility
Schools, colleges, and universities
Honors training centers, polytechnics, or universities that excel in hands-on technical education, vocational courses, and industry-linked skill development programs with high employability outcomes.
Evaluation Parameters
- Industry collaborations (30%)
- Skill development impact (30%)
- Employability outcomes (25%)
- Sustainability of training programs (15%)
Eligibility
Training centers, polytechnics, universities
Presented to institutions pioneering sustainable education models, combining research, policy, and social action to foster inclusive growth, equity, and environmental responsibility.
Evaluation Parameters
- Alignment with SDGs (40%)
- Long-term sustainability (30%)
- Policy/community adoption (30%)
Eligibility
Institutions integrating education, sustainability, and policy
Community Awards
Celebrating grassroots initiatives and community impact
Recognizes NGOs, grassroots leaders, or social enterprises that spread education in underserved rural or marginalized communities, celebrating community-driven education that uplifts society.
Evaluation Parameters
- Community reach (40%)
- Literacy/education outcomes (30%)
- Sustainability & innovation (30%)
Eligibility
NGOs, foundations, social enterprises
Honors organizations that use education as a tool to promote equality, dignity, and social justice, empowering marginalized groups and ensuring education as a universal right.
Evaluation Parameters
- Social justice impact (40%)
- Inclusivity of marginalized groups (30%)
- Long-term community transformation (30%)
Eligibility
NGOs, activists, or initiatives advancing equity
Ready to Make a Nomination?
Help us recognize outstanding contributions to education, research, and social impact. Both self-nominations and third-party nominations are welcome.