Where Legacy Becomes Light
Some educators leave behind more than institutions, awards, or achievements. They leave behind a way of thinking. A way of leading. A way of shaping lives.
The ScooNews Memorial Awards were created to honour such legacies - extraordinary educators whose contribution to Indian education continues to inspire long after they are gone.
Each award carries the name of a legendary figure in education whose work transformed classrooms, communities, and generations of learners. Every year, the award recognises a contemporary educator who carries forward that same spirit of courage, compassion, leadership, and impact.
These awards are not merely about recognition. They are about remembrance. And about ensuring that the values these educators stood for continue to live on through the people shaping schools today.
The Eight Memorial Awards
Each award bridges a legendary past and an inspiring present - connecting the educators who built India's educational foundation with those carrying that work forward.
Maharana Arvind Singh Mewar Award
For Outstanding Education Leadership
The Ashok Gupta Rise & Reform Honour
For Bold Reform and Educational Upliftment
The Kanni Thahryamal Prize
For Championing Education Against All Odds
The Dr. Maheshwari Natarajan Award
For Grace, Grit, and the Gift of Believing in Others
The Mohini Bakshi Spirit of Possibility Prize
For Inspiring Hope, Possibility, and Purpose
The P.N. Kavoori Prize
For Values-Driven Learning
The Rani Hooja Lifetime Footprint
For a Lifetime of Impact in Education
The Sneh Lata Prize
For Building a Culture of Reading
Nominate an Educator for the 2026 Awards
Do you know an educator whose dedication echoes the spirit of one of our eight memorial legends? Each nomination is reviewed on merit alone by an independent jury. Nominate them today.
Nominations evaluated by an independent jury - Ceremony at ScooNews Global Ed-Fest, Jaipur - 6 - 8 August 2026