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2026 Awards

Know an educator whose work deserves to be recognised? Whose dedication echoes the spirit of one of our eight memorial legends? Tell us about them.

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Before You Begin

How the Nomination Works

Simple, merit-only, no pay-to-win.

1
Choose an Award

Select the award that best matches the educator you're nominating - based on their life's work and the spirit it reflects.

2
Tell Their Story

Fill in their details and write a compelling case for why they deserve recognition. Specific examples carry the most weight with the jury.

3
Jury Reviews

An independent, distinguished jury reviews every nomination on merit alone. Shortlisted nominees are contacted before the ceremony.

Eligibility: Open to school principals, founders, directors, and educational innovators across India. Self-nominations are not accepted - you must nominate someone other than yourself.

Section C

Select an Award

Click the award you are nominating for. Your selection will carry forward into the form.

Maharana Arvind Singh Mewar Award
Maharana Arvind Singh Mewar Award
For Outstanding Education Leadership
Ashok Gupta Rise & Reform Honour
Ashok Gupta Rise & Reform Honour
For Bold Reform and Educational Upliftment
Kanni Thahryamal Prize
Kanni Thahryamal Prize
For Championing Education Against All Odds
Mohini Bakshi Spirit of Possibility Prize
Mohini Bakshi Spirit of Possibility Prize
For Inspiring Hope, Possibility, and Purpose
P.N. Kavoori Prize
P.N. Kavoori Prize
For Values-Driven Learning
Rani Hooja Lifetime Footprint in Education
Rani Hooja Lifetime Footprint in Education
For a Lifetime of Impact in Education
Sneh Lata Prize
Sneh Lata Prize
For Building a Culture of Reading
Dr. Maheshwari Natarajan Award
Dr. Maheshwari Natarajan Award
For Grace, Grit, and the Gift of Believing in Others
Sections A - F

Your Nomination

Section A - About You
Section B - About the Nominee
Section D - The Nomination
Be specific. Describe a defining achievement, programme, or transformation they led - one that had visible, lasting impact. Max 300 words.
0 / 300 words
Read the award description and explain, concretely, why this person embodies that spirit. Max 200 words.
0 / 200 words
How many students, teachers, schools, or communities have been affected? Include numbers where possible. Max 200 words.
0 / 200 words
A risk they took, a decision that was unpopular, a path chosen when the easier route was available. Max 150 words.
0 / 150 words
If they hadn't been there, what would not exist today? Max 100 words.
0 / 100 words
Section E - Supporting Documents (Optional)

Attach up to three supporting documents - bio, letter of endorsement, media coverage, or CV.
Accepted: PDF, Word (.doc / .docx), JPG   -   Max 5 MB per file.

Section F - Declaration

By submitting this nomination, I declare that:

  • The information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
  • I have the nominee's knowledge and/or consent to submit this nomination, or have good reason to believe they would welcome it.
  • I am not submitting this nomination in exchange for any commercial consideration.
  • I understand that the jury's decision is final and not subject to appeal.

All nominations are reviewed in full by an independent jury. Submissions are treated with complete confidentiality. If your nominee is shortlisted, you and they will be contacted directly.

Nomination Submitted!

Thank you. Your nomination has been received and assigned reference number:

Please save this reference number. A confirmation email has been sent to you.
The jury will contact you if your nominee is shortlisted.