Vol VIII, Issue 30 The Award Weekly 27 July 2016

Shradha Ramakrishnan, a Bronze Award Holder from Hiranandani Upscale School, Kelambakkam, shares the experience of her Award journey here.

I, Shradha Ramakrishna have completed my Bronze Award journey.

My Service section was a group activity, where we mainly taught under-privileged children some basic computer skills, incorporating other vital concepts as well. For example, on a normal day we would talk about the necessity of staying in good health and give them an activity accordingly on the computers in either Word or PowerPoint. Our talks consisted of a main group talk that summarised the topic at hand, and then we would split up into three groups where we discussed the topic in detail. Some prominent topics discussed were road safety and health. We normally ended our classes with a quick game to gauge their spirits, such as ‘Simon says’. My individual service comprised a day at the Alpha to Omega School, which is a school for children with learning difficulties.

In the Skills section, I chose Bharatanatyam. It is a dance form that I am highly passionate about, and have been practising it for more than eight years now. My Arangetram, a dance graduation, was completed in July 2014. To explore this passion further after my Arangetram, was the reason I took this dance form as my skill in this section of the Award. My classes were always very demanding. Some classes involved a thorough revision of the basics and when the teacher was slightly late, it was my mandate to begin some of the crucial exercises for the younger children. Click here for the pictures. Click here to read the full story.

A Tribute to Hari Dang, Padma Shri

Hari Dang, a recipient of the Padma Shri, passed away on July 25, 2016. Mr. Dang was one of the key members of the core team that introduced the Award in India in 1962.

A school master of distinction for nearly 50 years, he was an educationalist par excellence, who served not only as a Teacher and Principal of The Air Force and The Army Schools, but also served as the 'Rector' of St. Paul's School, Darjeeling. A passionate Himalayan mountaineer, he was on the Summit Attempt with Sonam Gyatso and Captain M. S. Kohli in 1962, and motivated the Founding of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering and served for years as Member and Vice President of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. A Wildlife Conservationist and Naturalist, he edited CHEETAL, and served on the IBWL for decades and was also on CABE, NIC, AICS, National Commission on Teachers etc. Environmentalist and Founder of The Quarterly International Journal of Sustainable Development were the initiatives that he took as an Indian Delegate to the UN Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro in 1992 to fight for the cause of India’s environment.

He had a long illustrious career at The Doon School, Dehra Dun. It was in 1976 that he was felicitated with the Padma Shri Award.

The Award Programme Foundation was honoured to have him as Chief Guest who graced the Gold Award Ceremony in 2013. In his speech, he motivated the Gold Awardees to embark on their new journey since they were now equipped to respond to the expectations of society and encouraged them to work towards the betterment of society.

On behalf of the IAYP, we convey our deepest condolences to the family of the departed soul Mr. Hari Dang. His loss is irreparable, though he shall always be remembered as a pioneer to spread the ethos of the Award Programme in India.

The National Award Authority is keen to involve Gold Award Holders and Participants in reaching out to schools and institutions across the country. Award alumni all over the world are involved in strategic planning and development of the Award in their own communities. Important events like the International Gold Event take place once every three years to bring international alumni together and share best practices. Click for more details

The NAA is working towards building an Alumni database to provide various opportunities for Award Units, YES Centres and Award Holders. This will help us get in touch with potential candidates for international events and reach out to young people regarding the volunteering and internship opportunities available at the NAA from time to time. A Gold Award Completion Form has been developed that needs to be filled in by Award participants before ... Click for more details

We welcome Parijat Academy, Guwahati, Assam as a new YES Centre, and wish them every success. YES Centres in India are strategic allies in promoting the all-inclusive growth of The Award. Click for updated list

Note: Annual Licence fees for YES Centres has been revised to Rs. 11500/- (Rs. Eleven Thousand Five Hundred only) inclusive of Service Tax.

▪ 28th - 29th July 2016: Award Leader Training (YES) Workshop at Award Training Centre, New Delhi
▪ 3rd August 2016: Student Orientation Programme at Karaumbiah's Academy for Learning & Sports, Gonikoppal
▪ 5th - 6th August 2016: Award Leader Training (YES) Workshop at Ebenezer International School, Bangalore
▪ 9th August 2016: National Director's visit to Schools of Dehra Dun
▪ 12th August 2016: Orientation for Jalandhar Independent Sahodaya Schools at Cambridge International School, Phagwara
▪ 23rd August 2016: Student Orientation Programme at Lady Khatun Marium School, Panvel
▪ 24th August 2016: Student Orientation Programme at Sanjeewan Vidyalaya, Panchgani
▪ 26th - 27th August 2016: Award Leader Training (YES) Workshop, Christ Church School, Mumbai

The aim of partnering is to harness the potential and to encourage young people to grow from their own strengths. Individuals and organisations are welcome to partner with the Award Programme Foundation, and help develop the Programme. Click to visit the Partners page

Update
The following Trained Activity Providers are no longer approved for IAYP Adventurous Journey.
1. Adventure 1 Zone, Thane, Maharashtra
2. Himalayan River Runners, New Delhi
3. Trailblazers Adventure Travel Pvt. Ltd., Thane, Maharashtra

The National Award Office at Shahpur Jat has a fully equipped Training Centre and an equipped facility with complete infrastructure for staff members, interns and volunteers. Friends and alumni of the Award are welcome to drop by to know more or get involved.

Updated phone numbers
National Award Authority Office in Delhi
Phone: +91 11 4108 7062 and Telefax: +91 11 26497164

Programme Manager - Bivujit Mukhoty
Mob: +91 9310133900, email: programme@dofe.in / bivujit@dofe.in

Head IT & ORB - Priyank Kumar Gupta
Mob: +91 9719408779, email: priyank@dofe.in

Communications Manager
Tel.: +91 11 26497164, email: communication@dofe.in

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