STAR Excellence Award for Professional
The STAR Excellence Award for Professional aims to recognize and honor individuals who have made remarkable accomplishments or successfully executed a particular task in the field of agriculture or allied sectors. This award will honor achievements that have had a significant impact, showcasing dedication, innovation, and leadership in completing a specific project, activity, or initiative. This award will serve as a prestigious recognition of the hard work and commitment of individuals and organization contributing to the development and transformation of agriculture in the country.
Key criteria for the award will include:
- Accomplishment or Achievement: The award will be conferred on individuals who have demonstrated excellence in completing a notable task or achieving a significant milestone in agriculture or related fields. This could include:
- Introduction of new farming technologies or models.
- Development of innovative agricultural practices.
- Significant advancements in agricultural research.
- Enhancement of farm productivity or sustainability.
- Successful Implementation: The award will also be given for the effective and successful execution of a specific activity, program, or initiative. This could be for:
- Introduction of new farming technologies or models.
- Leading or coordinating large-scale agricultural projects.
- Executing government or NGO-backed agricultural schemes.
- Managing initiatives that bring measurable benefits to farmers, rural communities, backward classes, tribal communities or agricultural ecosystems.
- Impact and Outcomes: Candidates must demonstrate a clear, positive impact from their work. This could be through:
- Improvement in crop yield or farm income.
- Contribution to environmental sustainability.
- Betterment of livelihoods for agricultural communities.
- Implementation of successful policies or reforms in agricultural sectors.
- Leadership and Innovation: The award will seek to recognize leaders who have demonstrated initiative, creativity, and the ability to overcome challenges in the agricultural sector.
Award Categories:
The award will be given in following categories
- Research and Development
- Extension and Outreach
- Education and Capacity Building
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Policy and Governance
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Agricultural Technology
- Livestock and Veterinary Science
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Forestry and Environment
- Coordination and Linkages with stakeholders
- Other relevant field
Eligibility and Nomination:
- Indian nationals
- Professionals, researchers, educators, or extension workers in agriculture and allied sectors.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the field.
- Significant contributions to agricultural development, research, education, or extension.
Selection Process:
- Nominations will be accepted from individuals engaged in agriculture and related fields.
- A selection committee composed of distinguished professionals from the agriculture sector will evaluate the nominees based on their achievements, innovation, and overall impact on agriculture development.
- The decision of the committee will be final.
Frequency:
The STAR Excellence Award for Professional will be given annually, ensuring that each year an individual who has made an exceptional contribution is recognized.
Award Presentation:
The award will be presented at the STAR society’s conference or a specially organized event attended by dignitaries, researchers, educators, and stakeholders from the agricultural and relevant sector.
Award Components:
The award recipient will receive a gold medal, a citation, and a certificate of recognition.
STAR Society's Commitment:
The STAR Excellence Award reinforces STAR Society's dedication to recognizing and promoting excellence in agriculture and allied sectors, inspiring future generations of researchers, educators, and professionals.
