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The Derizio Awards is instituted by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations

History:

Henry L.V. Derozio (1809 - 1830), arguably the first Indian poet, freedom fighter and social reformer, was fondly referred to as the "National Bard of Modern India." He taught English at Hindu College (later Presidency College), Calcutta, and set up a youth movement to promote nationalism and enlightened living. Through his writing he fired the imagination of a generation of 'Derozians', young people of conviction who were prepared to make any sacrifice for the cause of 'freedom'. 'The Harp of India', 'To India my Native Land' and 'Fakir of Jungheera' are among his best known writings.

The 'Derozio Awards' are being instituted to celebrate and commemorate the life of this great revolutionary, so that his life may inspire a new generation of people to emulate his life and work, in the service of the nation.

Who is the award given to?

For Education and Human Enrichment

For Principals / Teachers

Objectives:

The Derozio Awards for exemplary service to school education and human enrichment have been instituted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi, to honour and motivate people to serve the nation in a manner that clearly defines leadership in an identified sphere.

The Awards seek to:

• Identify people who make a difference in their sphere of work;
• Promote a sense of achievement, recognition and support for a cause;
• Recognize the work of people for the greater good of humanity;
• Establish a role for people to contribute to the nation;
• Enable professional people to reach out;
• Generate concern for the social, physical or cultural ecology of the nation;
• Enhance global goodwill and understanding

Categories of Awards: The Awards will be given annually in any two of the following categories covering:

• Service in the sphere of school education promoting quality teaching practices;
• Service in the sphere of educational administration and management; and
• Service to education through goodwill, human understanding and enrichment.

Note: The jury at its discretion will decide each year in which two categories the awards will be made. At least one of the two awards will be given to a teacher/Principal associated with a School affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.

The Award:

Each award will consist of the following:

1. An Engraved Gold Medal - 24 gms (22 carats)
2. A Citation Plaque Engraved in Silver
3. A Certificate / Scroll
4. An amount of Rs.1 Lakh in the form of an account payee cheque.

The Jury:

The Jury shall consist of the following:

1. The Chairman of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, shall be ex-officio Chairman of the jury.
2. An eminent public servant or ex-judge of the Supreme Court.
3. Two eminent educationists who have established record(s) of service in school education.
4. A person of eminence, who has served in the armed forces.
5. The Chief Executive of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations shall be the ex- officio Secretary to the Jury.

Note: Appointments of members in categories (ii), (iii) and (iv) will be made by the Executive Committee of the Council each year.

Role of Jury

The Jury will meet sometime in July/August each year, discuss and finalise the Awards. The nominations will be initially screened by a committee under the Chief Executive of the Council. Twenty shortlisted nominations will be put up to the Jury. The Jury shall decide the awardees for the year.

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