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Award Categories<\/h1>\n

Vidya Ratna Teachers Award 2025 recognizes educators across multiple categories, reflecting the diversity and impact of teaching across Kerala.<\/p>\n

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Vidya Ratna Teachers Award 2025 recognize educators across educational stages, subject domains, and transformative initiatives. The categories are structured to ensure inclusivity, fairness, and meaningful recognition across CBSE, ICSE, and Kerala State Board<\/strong> institutions.<\/p>\n

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1. Educational Segment Categories<\/h2>\n

Applicable Boards:<\/strong> CBSE, ICSE & Kerala State Board<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#c9a24d” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1140px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Pre-Primary Education” image=”http:\/\/asianetnews.events\/vidyaratna\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pre-Primary-Education.png” image_icon_width=”60px” image_icon_width_tablet=”60px” image_icon_width_phone=”60px” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|phone” icon_alignment_tablet=”left” icon_alignment_phone=”left” icon_alignment_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Inter|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#0b1c2d” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_line_height=”1.6em” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”18px|18px|18px|18px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”16px|16px|16px|16px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

This category honors educators who play a vital role in early childhood development by nurturing curiosity, foundational skills, emotional growth, and a love for learning during the formative years.
Applicable to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong> Pre-Nursery, Nursery, KG, LKG & UKG<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Primary Education” image=”http:\/\/asianetnews.events\/vidyaratna\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Primary-Education.png” image_icon_width=”60px” image_icon_width_tablet=”60px” image_icon_width_phone=”60px” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|phone” icon_alignment_tablet=”left” icon_alignment_phone=”left” icon_alignment_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Inter|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#0b1c2d” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_line_height=”1.6em” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”18px|18px|18px|18px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”16px|16px|16px|16px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Recognizes teachers who build strong academic foundations, encourage curiosity, and support holistic development during the primary schooling phase.
\nApplicable to:<\/span><\/strong> Grade 01 to Grade 05<\/em>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Secondary Education” image=”http:\/\/asianetnews.events\/vidyaratna\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Secondary-Education.png” image_icon_width=”60px” image_icon_width_tablet=”60px” image_icon_width_phone=”60px” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|phone” icon_alignment_tablet=”left” icon_alignment_phone=”left” icon_alignment_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Inter|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#0b1c2d” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_line_height=”1.6em” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”18px|18px|18px|18px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”16px|16px|16px|16px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]This category acknowledges educators who guide students through critical academic years, fostering subject understanding, independent thinking, and personal growth.
\nApplicable to:<\/span><\/strong> Grade 06 to Grade 10<\/em>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1140px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”STEM Subjects” image=”http:\/\/asianetnews.events\/vidyaratna\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STEM-Subjects.png” image_icon_width=”60px” image_icon_width_tablet=”60px” image_icon_width_phone=”60px” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|phone” icon_alignment_tablet=”left” icon_alignment_phone=”left” icon_alignment_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Inter|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#0b1c2d” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_line_height=”1.6em” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”18px|18px|18px|18px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”16px|16px|16px|16px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Honors teachers who inspire analytical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving through effective teaching of STEM subjects across eligible grades.
\nApplicable to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong> Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics<\/em>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Non-STEM Subjects” image=”http:\/\/asianetnews.events\/vidyaratna\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Primary-Education.png” image_icon_width=”60px” image_icon_width_tablet=”60px” image_icon_width_phone=”60px” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|phone” icon_alignment_tablet=”left” icon_alignment_phone=”left” icon_alignment_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Inter|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#0b1c2d” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_line_height=”1.6em” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”18px|18px|18px|18px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”16px|16px|16px|16px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Recognizes educators who enrich students\u2019 intellectual, cultural, creative, and leadership abilities through non-STEM disciplines.
\nApplicable to:<\/span><\/strong> Humanities, Arts, Literature, or Management-related subjects<\/em>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f9fc” custom_padding=”80px||80px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”80px||80px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”40px||40px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#666666″ text_font_size=”14px” header_2_text_color=”#0b1c2d” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

2. Initiative-Based Categories<\/h2>\n

Applicable Boards:<\/strong> CBSE, ICSE & Kerala State Board[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#c9a24d” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1140px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Student Wellbeing, Safety & Protection Champion” image=”http:\/\/asianetnews.events\/vidyaratna\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Student-Wellbeing-Safety-Protection-Champion.png” image_icon_width=”60px” image_icon_width_tablet=”60px” image_icon_width_phone=”60px” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|phone” icon_alignment_tablet=”left” icon_alignment_phone=”left” icon_alignment_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Inter|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#0b1c2d” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_line_height=”1.6em” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”18px|18px|18px|18px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”16px|16px|16px|16px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Recognizes a teacher who has led or implemented initiatives focused on student mental health, emotional wellbeing, counselling support, safety, and protection, including efforts to prevent bullying, abuse, neglect, or digital risks, and to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Inclusive Education, Diversity & Equality Champion” image=”http:\/\/asianetnews.events\/vidyaratna\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Inclusive-Education-Diversity-Equality-Champion.png” image_icon_width=”60px” image_icon_width_tablet=”60px” image_icon_width_phone=”60px” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|phone” icon_alignment_tablet=”left” icon_alignment_phone=”left” icon_alignment_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Inter|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#0b1c2d” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_line_height=”1.6em” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”18px|18px|18px|18px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”16px|16px|16px|16px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Recognizes a teacher who has undertaken initiatives that promote inclusive education, support students with special needs and diverse learning abilities, and advance gender sensitivity, equity, and respectful behaviour, within classrooms or across the wider school ecosystem.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Sustainability & Environmental Champion” image=”http:\/\/asianetnews.events\/vidyaratna\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Secondary-Education.png” image_icon_width=”60px” image_icon_width_tablet=”60px” image_icon_width_phone=”60px” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|phone” icon_alignment_tablet=”left” icon_alignment_phone=”left” icon_alignment_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Inter|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#0b1c2d” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_line_height=”1.6em” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”18px|18px|18px|18px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”16px|16px|16px|16px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Recognizes a teacher who has undertaken initiatives that have effectively integrated environmental awareness, sustainability, and climate-related learning into classroom teaching, school initiatives, or community-linked projects.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” border_width_left=”4px” border_color_left=”#d4af37″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Applicability Note:<\/strong><\/span>
Initiative-Based Categories are open to teachers across Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary, and Senior Secondary<\/strong> teaching segments, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#666666″ text_font_size=”14px” header_2_text_color=”#0b1c2d” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

3. Special Awards<\/h2>\n

Applicable Boards:<\/strong> CBSE, ICSE & Kerala State Board<\/p>\n

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Recognizes an early-career teacher with 1 to 5 years of teaching experience who has demonstrated effective classroom practice, professional commitment, and meaningful impact on students through thoughtful teaching, innovation, or initiative during the early years of their career.
Applicable Boards:<\/strong>\u00a0CBSE, ICSE & Kerala State Board<\/span>
Applicable to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong> Teachers who have 1-5 years of teaching experience<\/em><\/p>\n

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This special category honors teachers nominated directly by students through a defined nomination process, recognizing educators who have made a profound personal and academic impact on learners.
Applicable to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong> Teachers nominated by students through the defined nomination process.<\/em><\/p>\n

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