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About the Initiative<\/div>\n

\n Where Legacy Becomes Light<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n
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\n 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. <\/p>\n

\n 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. <\/p>\n

\n 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. <\/p>\n

\n 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. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n 2025 Recipients & 2026 New Award <\/div>\n

The Eight Memorial Awards<\/h2>\n
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\n 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. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Maharana Arvind Singh Mewar Award<\/h3>\n

For Outstanding Education Leadership<\/p>\n

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2025 Recipient<\/div>\n
Dr. Ameeta Mulla Wattal<\/div>\n
Chairperson & Exec. Director, DLF Foundation<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Discover Full Story <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n \n\n \n
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The Ashok Gupta Rise & Reform Honour<\/h3>\n

For Bold Reform and Educational Upliftment<\/p>\n

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2025 Recipient<\/div>\n
Dr. Deepak Madhok<\/div>\n
Chairman, Sunbeam Group of Educational Institutions<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Discover Full Story <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n \n\n \n
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The Kanni Thahryamal Prize<\/h3>\n

For Championing Education Against All Odds<\/p>\n

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2025 Recipient<\/div>\n
Mukesh Sharma<\/div>\n
Founder & Chairperson, Prometheus School<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Discover Full Story <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n \n\n \n
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The Dr. Maheshwari Natarajan Award<\/h3>\n

For Grace, Grit, and the Gift of Believing in Others<\/p>\n

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Dr. Maheshwari Natarajan<\/div>\n
Renowned Educator & Institution Builder<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Discover Full Story <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n \n\n \n
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The Mohini Bakshi Spirit of Possibility Prize<\/h3>\n

For Inspiring Hope, Possibility, and Purpose<\/p>\n

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Dr. Arthi Ganesh<\/div>\n
Pro Chancellor, VELS University<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Discover Full Story <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n \n\n \n
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The P.N. Kavoori Prize<\/h3>\n

For Values-Driven Learning<\/p>\n

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Lata Vaidyanathan<\/div>\n
Director, Gyan Bharati School, New Delhi<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Discover Full Story <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n \n\n \n
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The Rani Hooja Lifetime Footprint<\/h3>\n

For a Lifetime of Impact in Education<\/p>\n

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Rita Singh<\/div>\n
Director, Indirapuram Group of Institutions<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Discover Full Story <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n \n\n \n
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The Sneh Lata Prize<\/h3>\n

For Building a Culture of Reading<\/p>\n

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Swati Roy<\/div>\n
Festival Director & Co-Founder, Bookaroo<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Discover Full Story <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n <\/span> Nominations for 2026 Awards Are Now Live <\/div>\n

Nominate an Educator for the 2026 Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Maharana Arvind Singh Mewar Award<\/div>\n
For Outstanding Education Leadership<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Nominate Now <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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The Ashok Gupta Rise & Reform Honour<\/div>\n
For Bold Reform and Educational Upliftment<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Nominate Now <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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The Kanni Thahryamal Prize<\/div>\n
For Championing Education Against All Odds<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Nominate Now <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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The Dr. Maheshwari Natarajan Award<\/div>\n
For Grace, Grit, and the Gift of Believing in Others<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Nominate Now <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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The Mohini Bakshi Spirit of Possibility Prize<\/div>\n
For Inspiring Hope, Possibility, and Purpose<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Nominate Now <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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The P.N. Kavoori Prize<\/div>\n
For Values-Driven Learning<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Nominate Now <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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The Rani Hooja Lifetime Footprint in Education<\/div>\n
For a Lifetime of Impact in Education<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Nominate Now <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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The Sneh Lata Prize<\/div>\n
For Building a Culture of Reading<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Nominate Now <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Nominations evaluated by an independent jury - Ceremony at ScooNews Global Ed-Fest, Jaipur - 6 - 8 August 2026 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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