Award Categories

• Curriculum Innovator

  This award recognises those who have revamped or introduced innovative curricula designed to better prepare students for the modern workforce.

• Industry-Academia Collaborator

  This award is for those who have fostered strong ties between academia and industry, ensuring that academic programs are aligned with industry needs.

• Research Excellence

  This award is for individuals who have produced significant research focusing on employability issues and have contributed to policy-making or practices that enhance employability.

• Apprenticeship and Internship Facilitator

  This award is for those who have successfully facilitated internships or apprenticeships, offering students practical industry experience to enhance their employability.

• Teacher Training Innovator

  This award recognizes individuals who have developed and implemented effective teacher training programs, thereby improving the quality of education and, subsequently, the employability of students.

• Policy Influencer in Higher Education

  This award recognizes an individual who has significantly influenced higher education policy, driving reforms and initiatives that enhance accessibility, quality, and the overall impact of higher education.

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• Excellence in Education or Employability

  This award recognizes corporations that have used their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) resources effectively to boost education and employability in India.

• CSR Excellence in Education/Employability

  This award recognizes corporations that have used their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) resources effectively to boost education and employability in India.

• Tech-Driven Learning Advocate

  This category is for corporations that have leveraged technology to provide learning opportunities, either to their own employees or to the general public, thus enhancing employability in the digital era.

• Inclusion & Diversity in Employment

  Recognizes corporations that champion inclusive hiring practices and diversity in the workplace.

• Innovative Fresher Hiring & Onboarding Award

  This award recognizes a corporation that has implemented innovative strategies in hiring and onboarding fresh graduates, thereby facilitating a smooth transition from academia to industry, accelerating their career growth, and contributing to company’s growth.

• Best Innovative Strategy in Employee Engagement & Retention Award

  This accolade is given to a corporation that has deployed innovative and effective strategies to enhance employee engagement and retention, thereby fostering a productive and satisfying work environment that motivates employees and promotes long-term retention.

• Leadership in Apprenticeship Programs

  This award is for corporations that have created or significantly enhanced apprenticeship programs, providing hands-on industry experience to aspiring professionals.

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• Outstanding Vocational Education Program

  This award recognizes government agencies or institutions that have implemented outstanding vocational education programs, leading to enhanced skill development and employment.

• Excellence in Career Services

  This award is for higher education institutions that provide exceptional career counseling, internships, job placement services, and other resources that effectively aid students in securing employment.

• Rural and Remote Education Champion

  This award is for institutions or government bodies that have significantly improved access to quality education and employment opportunities in rural and remote areas.

• Digital Literacy and Skills Leader

  This award is for institutions or agencies that have excelled in promoting digital literacy and skills, preparing students for the digital economy.

• Implementation of Technology in Online Learning

  This award recognizes a corporation that has effectively harnessed technology to enhance online learning, leading to improved accessibility, efficiency, and engagement in learning and development activities, thereby contributing to the employability of the Indian workforce.

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• Academic Excellence

  Recognizing students who have demonstrated extraordinary academic achievement and have made notable contributions to their fields of study.

• Outstanding Skill Development

  This award is for students who have excelled in acquiring and applying new skills that have helped them stand out in their chosen fields.

• Innovative Thinker

  This award is for young minds who have demonstrated exceptional innovative thinking, creating novel solutions or ideas in their fields.

• Exemplary Apprentice

  This award recognizes individuals who have maximized their apprenticeship or internship opportunities, demonstrating exceptional learning, growth, and contribution.

• Leader in Community Service

  This award is for students who have shown exceptional commitment to community service or social causes while balancing their academic responsibilities.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit

  This award is for students who have started their own ventures or have demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset through innovative projects.

• STEM Superstar

  This award is for students who have shown exceptional promise and achievement in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.

• Arts and Humanities Ace

  Recognizing students who have excelled in the fields of arts and humanities and made significant contributions to these areas.

• Sporting Excellence

  This award recognizes students who have excelled in sports, demonstrating exceptional skill, commitment, and sportsmanship.

• Environment and Sustainability Champion

  This award is for students who have shown exceptional commitment and contribution to environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Nomination Closed