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Distinguished Awards of Excellence

The Konkani Sammelan 2008 plans to honor distinguished Konkanis from North America for their achievements. The Awards Committee is soliciting nominations of deserving candidates in the following six categories:
  1. Arts - for demonstrated excellence in the performing, visual, or liberal arts. Previous winners have been recognized for excellence in music, dance, theater, graphic arts or because they are recognized teachers in these areas.
  2. Science/Research - for achievements in the fields of biological, physical, mathematical or medical sciences. Previous winners have been recognized for notable research and research publications in these fields, contributions to the scientific community as teachers or invited lecturers at symposia, and generally have achieved renown in the scientific community.
  3. Technology - for contributions to engineering and technology in engineering, computer science or other technical fields. Awardees will have made significant contributions and have been recognized by their peers in the technical community.
  4. Entrepreneurship/ Professional Achievement - for having demonstrated leadership, business acumen and management skills in their chosen fields. Previous awardees have either started and developed a successful business or risen to responsible positions in their organization because of their professional and leadership skills.
  5. Education/Public Service - for outstanding teaching or administrative skills in Education, distinguished record in public education, achievements in academia, having held public office or performed social/ spiritual work with demonstrated impact on the community. Previous winners have edited a Konkani newsletter, taught in schools or have been leaders in their communities.
  6. Outstanding Youth - for distinguished academic and extracurricular achievements, excellence in a field (academic, sports, research), public involvement, or social work. Previous winners have been recognized for their all-round achievements, dedication and attitude.
Nominations (including the award category and a description of the candidate's achievements) should be addressed to:

KS 2008 Awards Committee at : bshiralkar@gmail.com (preferable) or mailed to
c/o Bharat Shiralkar,
1127 Quail Ridge Ct.,
San Jose, CA 95120.