{"id":195,"date":"2026-01-09T15:09:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianetnews.events\/vidyaratna\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2026-03-09T08:05:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T02:35:51","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asianetnews.events\/vidyaratna\/registration\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability &amp; Environmental Champion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f7f9fc&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;60px||60px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column 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any)<\/label><textarea name='professional_membership' id='professional_membership-vr-form-191984' rows='4'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-section-wrap' data-vr-section='3' data-vr-section-title='Section 3* \u2014 Case Study'><div class='vr-section'><h4 class='vr-section-title'>Section 3* \u2014 Case Study<\/h4><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> Responses in this section should reflect work undertaken during the period January 01, 2025 to December 31, 2025.<\/em><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='initiative_name'><label for='initiative_name-vr-form-191984'>Initiative Name <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='text' name='initiative_name' id='initiative_name-vr-form-191984' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='initiative_start'><label for='initiative_start-vr-form-191984'>Start Date (DD\/MM\/YYYY) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='date' name='initiative_start' id='initiative_start-vr-form-191984' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='initiative_end'><label for='initiative_end-vr-form-191984'>End Date (DD\/MM\/YYYY) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='date' name='initiative_end' id='initiative_end-vr-form-191984' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='q1'><label for='q1-vr-form-191984'>Briefly describe the initiative undertaken by you under the selected category, including its objectives, scope, and the educational values it sought to promote. (Max 150 words) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><textarea name='q1' id='q1-vr-form-191984' rows='4'><\/textarea><div class='vr-hint'>Max 150 words.<\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='q2'><label for='q2-vr-form-191984'>When working on this initiative, what considerations guided your approach to environmental or sustainability-related education, and how did these influence the way you designed the initiative? (Max 150 words) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><textarea name='q2' id='q2-vr-form-191984' rows='4'><\/textarea><div class='vr-hint'>Max 150 words.<\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='q3'><label for='q3-vr-form-191984'>What measurable outcomes have resulted from this initiative? Please include quantitative data or specific examples demonstrating its impact on key stakeholders. (Max 150 words) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><textarea name='q3' id='q3-vr-form-191984' rows='4'><\/textarea><div class='vr-hint'>Max 150 words.<\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='q4'><label for='q4-vr-form-191984'>Describe the key challenges encountered during the implementation of the initiative and the additional responsibilities or sustained efforts undertaken by you, beyond routine classroom or institutional requirements, to address them. (Max 150 words) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><textarea name='q4' id='q4-vr-form-191984' rows='4'><\/textarea><div class='vr-hint'>Max 150 words.<\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='q5'><label for='q5-vr-form-191984'>How will this initiative be sustained and expanded in the future, and what aspects of your approach make it deserving of recognition under this category? (Max 150 words) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><textarea name='q5' id='q5-vr-form-191984' rows='4'><\/textarea><div class='vr-hint'>Max 150 words.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-section-wrap' data-vr-section='4' data-vr-section-title='Section 4 \u2014 Awards and Achievements'><div class='vr-section'><h4 class='vr-section-title'>Section 4 \u2014 Awards and Achievements<\/h4><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> Please write \u201cNA\u201d or \u201c0\u201d in fields which are not applicable to you<\/em><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><em>This section is optional. If there are no inputs, participants may write \u201cN\/A\u201d and continue to the next section.<\/em><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><strong>List down the awards or honors received for teaching excellence:<\/strong><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='award_1_name'><label for='award_1_name-vr-form-191984'>Awards name (Row 1)<\/label><input type='text' name='award_1_name' id='award_1_name-vr-form-191984' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='award_1_year'><label for='award_1_year-vr-form-191984'>Year (Row 1)<\/label><input type='number' name='award_1_year' id='award_1_year-vr-form-191984' value='' min='1900' max='2100' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='award_2_name'><label for='award_2_name-vr-form-191984'>Awards name (Row 2)<\/label><input type='text' name='award_2_name' id='award_2_name-vr-form-191984' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='award_2_year'><label for='award_2_year-vr-form-191984'>Year (Row 2)<\/label><input type='number' name='award_2_year' id='award_2_year-vr-form-191984' value='' min='1900' max='2100' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='award_3_name'><label for='award_3_name-vr-form-191984'>Awards name (Row 3)<\/label><input type='text' name='award_3_name' id='award_3_name-vr-form-191984' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='award_3_year'><label for='award_3_year-vr-form-191984'>Year (Row 3)<\/label><input type='number' name='award_3_year' id='award_3_year-vr-form-191984' value='' min='1900' max='2100' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><strong>List any publications, research, or educational contributions:<\/strong><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='pub_1_title'><label for='pub_1_title-vr-form-191984'>Title\/Paper Name (Row 1)<\/label><input type='text' name='pub_1_title' id='pub_1_title-vr-form-191984' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='pub_1_year'><label for='pub_1_year-vr-form-191984'>Year (Row 1)<\/label><input type='number' name='pub_1_year' id='pub_1_year-vr-form-191984' value='' min='1900' max='2100' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='pub_2_title'><label for='pub_2_title-vr-form-191984'>Title\/Paper Name (Row 2)<\/label><input type='text' name='pub_2_title' id='pub_2_title-vr-form-191984' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='pub_2_year'><label for='pub_2_year-vr-form-191984'>Year (Row 2)<\/label><input type='number' name='pub_2_year' id='pub_2_year-vr-form-191984' value='' min='1900' max='2100' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='pub_3_title'><label for='pub_3_title-vr-form-191984'>Title\/Paper Name (Row 3)<\/label><input type='text' name='pub_3_title' id='pub_3_title-vr-form-191984' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='pub_3_year'><label for='pub_3_year-vr-form-191984'>Year (Row 3)<\/label><input type='number' name='pub_3_year' id='pub_3_year-vr-form-191984' value='' min='1900' max='2100' \/><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-section-wrap' data-vr-section='5' data-vr-section-title='Section 5* \u2014 Supporting documents'><div class='vr-section'><h4 class='vr-section-title'>Section 5* \u2014 Supporting documents<\/h4><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> Documents marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. Submission of the remaining documents is optional but strongly encouraged, if available.<\/em><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='id_card'><label for='id_card-vr-form-191984'>Your ID card from the current school* (PDF\/JPG\/PNG\/DOCX) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='file' accept='.pdf,.jpg,.jpeg,.png,.docx' name='id_card' id='id_card-vr-form-191984' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='cv'><label for='cv-vr-form-191984'>Curriculum Vitae* (PDF\/DOCX) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='file' accept='.pdf,.jpg,.jpeg,.png,.docx' name='cv' id='cv-vr-form-191984' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><strong>Supporting documents<\/strong><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='support_awards'><label for='support_awards-vr-form-191984'>Awards and accolades received (optional)<\/label><input type='file' accept='.pdf,.jpg,.jpeg,.png,.docx' name='support_awards' id='support_awards-vr-form-191984' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='support_lesson_plans'><label for='support_lesson_plans-vr-form-191984'>Lesson plans (optional)<\/label><input type='file' accept='.pdf,.jpg,.jpeg,.png,.docx' name='support_lesson_plans' id='support_lesson_plans-vr-form-191984' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='support_student_feedback'><label for='support_student_feedback-vr-form-191984'>Student feedback (optional)<\/label><input type='file' accept='.pdf,.jpg,.jpeg,.png,.docx' name='support_student_feedback' id='support_student_feedback-vr-form-191984' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='video_link'><label for='video_link-vr-form-191984'>Upload a short video (max 2 mins) \u2014 Provide a link (YouTube\/Drive) (optional)<\/label><input type='url' name='video_link' id='video_link-vr-form-191984' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-field-checkbox' data-vr-field='agree_letter_tenure'><div class='vr-check'><input type='checkbox' name='agree_letter_tenure' id='agree_letter_tenure-vr-form-191984' value='1' \/> <label for='agree_letter_tenure-vr-form-191984'><span>I agree to submit a letter from the school stating my tenure of full-time employment as on December 31, 2025 and the Grade(s) in which I am currently a full-time teaching faculty, if shortlisted<\/span> <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-field-checkbox' data-vr-field='agree_decl_experience'><div class='vr-check'><input type='checkbox' name='agree_decl_experience' id='agree_decl_experience-vr-form-191984' value='1' \/> <label for='agree_decl_experience-vr-form-191984'><span>I agree to submit a declaration stating my total teaching experience as on December 31, 2025, if shortlisted<\/span> <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-field-checkbox' data-vr-field='wa_optin'><div class='vr-check'><input type='checkbox' name='wa_optin' id='wa_optin-vr-form-191984' value='1' \/> <label for='wa_optin-vr-form-191984'><span>I consent to receive transactional WhatsApp messages (submission confirmation and important award-related updates) from Vidya Ratna Teachers Awards 2025.<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-field-checkbox' data-vr-field='consent_terms'><div class='vr-check'><input type='checkbox' name='consent_terms' id='consent_terms-vr-form-191984' value='1' \/> <label for='consent_terms-vr-form-191984'><span>I agree to the <a href=\"https:\/\/asianetnews.events\/vidyaratna\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/asianetnews.events\/vidyaratna\/terms-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a> of Vidya Ratna Teachers Awards 2025.<\/span> <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-section-wrap' data-vr-section='6' data-vr-section-title='Section 6* \u2014 Declaration'><div class='vr-section'><h4 class='vr-section-title'>Section 6* \u2014 Declaration<\/h4><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-field-checkbox' data-vr-field='decl_truth'><div class='vr-check'><input type='checkbox' name='decl_truth' id='decl_truth-vr-form-191984' value='1' \/> <label for='decl_truth-vr-form-191984'><span>I\/we hereby declare that the details furnished in the application form and supporting documents submitted for the Vidya Ratna Teachers\u2019 Awards 2025 are to the best of my knowledge and belief true, correct and complete. In case any of the said information is found to be false or untrue or misleading or misrepresenting, I am\/we are aware that I\/we will be held liable for it.<\/span> <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-field-checkbox' data-vr-field='decl_info_true'><div class='vr-check'><input type='checkbox' name='decl_info_true' id='decl_info_true-vr-form-191984' value='1' \/> <label for='decl_info_true-vr-form-191984'><span>I declare that the information mentioned below is true with respect to my application for the Awards:<\/span> <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-field-checkbox' data-vr-field='decl_active_school'><div class='vr-check'><input type='checkbox' name='decl_active_school' id='decl_active_school-vr-form-191984' value='1' \/> <label for='decl_active_school-vr-form-191984'><span>I am actively teaching at the said school for a minimum of one year as on December 31, 2025.<\/span> <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-field-checkbox' data-vr-field='decl_exp'><div class='vr-check'><input type='checkbox' name='decl_exp' id='decl_exp-vr-form-191984' value='1' \/> <label for='decl_exp-vr-form-191984'><span>I have more than 5 years of experience as a teacher as on December 31, 2025<\/span> <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-field-checkbox' data-vr-field='decl_fulltime'><div class='vr-check'><input type='checkbox' name='decl_fulltime' id='decl_fulltime-vr-form-191984' value='1' \/> <label for='decl_fulltime-vr-form-191984'><span>I am currently a full-time teaching faculty in a CBSE\/ICSE\/ State Board affiliated educational institution in Kerala as on December 31, 2025<\/span> <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-field-checkbox' data-vr-field='decl_work_period'><div class='vr-check'><input type='checkbox' name='decl_work_period' id='decl_work_period-vr-form-191984' value='1' \/> <label for='decl_work_period-vr-form-191984'><span>The details mentioned in this application form pertains solely to the work undertaken by me as a teacher within the period of January 01, 2025 to December 31, 2025<\/span> <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-field-checkbox' data-vr-field='decl_authorize'><div class='vr-check'><input type='checkbox' name='decl_authorize' id='decl_authorize-vr-form-191984' value='1' \/> <label for='decl_authorize-vr-form-191984'><span>I\/we, on behalf of my\/our school, authorize the Awards Management to use the content submitted as part of my\/our nomination, in whole or in part and use and display such entry, which shall include trade publications, press releases, electronic posting to the awards website, electronic hyperlinks to the website of the participant, and any display format selected by the Awards Management during the awards ceremony or at a later point in time, for a period of five years.<\/span> <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><button type='submit' class='vr-btn'>Submit Application<\/button><p class='vr-note'>Max file size: 2MB per file. 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value=\"\/vidyaratna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/195\" \/><input type='hidden' name='action' value='vr_submit'\/><input type='hidden' name='vr_form_type' value='sustainability'\/><input type='text' name='vr_hp' value='' style='display:none' tabindex='-1' autocomplete='off'\/><input type='hidden' name='vr_recaptcha_token' class='vr-recaptcha-token' value=''\/><div class='vr-section-wrap' data-vr-section='1' data-vr-section-title='Section 1* \u2014 Personal details'><div class='vr-section'><h4 class='vr-section-title'>Section 1* \u2014 Personal details<\/h4><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='full_name'><label for='full_name-vr-form-102777'>Name of the Teacher <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='text' name='full_name' id='full_name-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='dob'><label for='dob-vr-form-102777'>Date of Birth (DD\/MM\/YYYY) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='date' name='dob' id='dob-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='gender'><label for='gender-vr-form-102777'>Gender <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><select name='gender' id='gender-vr-form-102777'><option value=''>Select<\/option><option value='Male'>Male<\/option><option value='Female'>Female<\/option><option value='Other'>Other<\/option><\/select><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='school_name'><label for='school_name-vr-form-102777'>Name of the School <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='text' name='school_name' id='school_name-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='school_address'><label for='school_address-vr-form-102777'>School Address <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><textarea name='school_address' id='school_address-vr-form-102777' rows='4'><\/textarea><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='board'><label for='board-vr-form-102777'>Board Affiliation <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><select name='board' id='board-vr-form-102777'><option value=''>Select<\/option><option value='CBSE'>CBSE<\/option><option value='ICSE'>ICSE<\/option><option value='Kerala State Board'>Kerala State Board<\/option><option value='Others'>Others<\/option><\/select><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-show-if='{&quot;board&quot;:&quot;Others&quot;}' data-vr-field='board_other'><label for='board_other-vr-form-102777'>Others, please specify <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='text' name='board_other' id='board_other-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='phone'><label for='phone-vr-form-102777'>Contact Number <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='tel' name='phone' id='phone-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='email'><label for='email-vr-form-102777'>Email ID <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='email' name='email' id='email-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-section-wrap' data-vr-section='2' data-vr-section-title='Section 2* \u2014 Teaching Experience'><div class='vr-section'><h4 class='vr-section-title'>Section 2* \u2014 Teaching Experience<\/h4><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='years_total'><label for='years_total-vr-form-102777'>Total Years of teaching experience <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='number' name='years_total' id='years_total-vr-form-102777' value='' min='0' max='60' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='years_current_school'><label for='years_current_school-vr-form-102777'>Years of teaching experience in Current School <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='number' name='years_current_school' id='years_current_school-vr-form-102777' value='' min='0' max='60' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='designation'><label for='designation-vr-form-102777'>Current Designation at Current School <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='text' name='designation' id='designation-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='subjects_taught'><label for='subjects_taught-vr-form-102777'>Subject(s) taught <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='text' name='subjects_taught' id='subjects_taught-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='grades_taught'><label for='grades_taught-vr-form-102777'>Grade Level(s) taught <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='text' name='grades_taught' id='grades_taught-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='avg_class_strength'><label for='avg_class_strength-vr-form-102777'>Average class strength<\/label><input type='number' name='avg_class_strength' id='avg_class_strength-vr-form-102777' value='' min='0' max='500' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='professional_membership'><label for='professional_membership-vr-form-102777'>Professional membership (if any)<\/label><textarea name='professional_membership' id='professional_membership-vr-form-102777' rows='4'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-section-wrap' data-vr-section='3' data-vr-section-title='Section 3* \u2014 Case Study'><div class='vr-section'><h4 class='vr-section-title'>Section 3* \u2014 Case Study<\/h4><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> Responses in this section should reflect work undertaken during the period January 01, 2025 to December 31, 2025.<\/em><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='initiative_name'><label for='initiative_name-vr-form-102777'>Initiative Name <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='text' name='initiative_name' id='initiative_name-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='initiative_start'><label for='initiative_start-vr-form-102777'>Start Date (DD\/MM\/YYYY) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='date' name='initiative_start' id='initiative_start-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='initiative_end'><label for='initiative_end-vr-form-102777'>End Date (DD\/MM\/YYYY) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><input type='date' name='initiative_end' id='initiative_end-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='q1'><label for='q1-vr-form-102777'>Briefly describe the initiative undertaken by you under the selected category, including its objectives, scope, and the educational values it sought to promote. (Max 150 words) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><textarea name='q1' id='q1-vr-form-102777' rows='4'><\/textarea><div class='vr-hint'>Max 150 words.<\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='q2'><label for='q2-vr-form-102777'>When working on this initiative, what considerations guided your approach to environmental or sustainability-related education, and how did these influence the way you designed the initiative? (Max 150 words) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><textarea name='q2' id='q2-vr-form-102777' rows='4'><\/textarea><div class='vr-hint'>Max 150 words.<\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='q3'><label for='q3-vr-form-102777'>What measurable outcomes have resulted from this initiative? Please include quantitative data or specific examples demonstrating its impact on key stakeholders. (Max 150 words) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><textarea name='q3' id='q3-vr-form-102777' rows='4'><\/textarea><div class='vr-hint'>Max 150 words.<\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='q4'><label for='q4-vr-form-102777'>Describe the key challenges encountered during the implementation of the initiative and the additional responsibilities or sustained efforts undertaken by you, beyond routine classroom or institutional requirements, to address them. (Max 150 words) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><textarea name='q4' id='q4-vr-form-102777' rows='4'><\/textarea><div class='vr-hint'>Max 150 words.<\/div><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='q5'><label for='q5-vr-form-102777'>How will this initiative be sustained and expanded in the future, and what aspects of your approach make it deserving of recognition under this category? (Max 150 words) <span class='vr-req'>*<\/span><\/label><textarea name='q5' id='q5-vr-form-102777' rows='4'><\/textarea><div class='vr-hint'>Max 150 words.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-section-wrap' data-vr-section='4' data-vr-section-title='Section 4 \u2014 Awards and Achievements'><div class='vr-section'><h4 class='vr-section-title'>Section 4 \u2014 Awards and Achievements<\/h4><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> Please write \u201cNA\u201d or \u201c0\u201d in fields which are not applicable to you<\/em><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><em>This section is optional. If there are no inputs, participants may write \u201cN\/A\u201d and continue to the next section.<\/em><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><strong>List down the awards or honors received for teaching excellence:<\/strong><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='award_1_name'><label for='award_1_name-vr-form-102777'>Awards name (Row 1)<\/label><input type='text' name='award_1_name' id='award_1_name-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='award_1_year'><label for='award_1_year-vr-form-102777'>Year (Row 1)<\/label><input type='number' name='award_1_year' id='award_1_year-vr-form-102777' value='' min='1900' max='2100' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='award_2_name'><label for='award_2_name-vr-form-102777'>Awards name (Row 2)<\/label><input type='text' name='award_2_name' id='award_2_name-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='award_2_year'><label for='award_2_year-vr-form-102777'>Year (Row 2)<\/label><input type='number' name='award_2_year' id='award_2_year-vr-form-102777' value='' min='1900' max='2100' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='award_3_name'><label for='award_3_name-vr-form-102777'>Awards name (Row 3)<\/label><input type='text' name='award_3_name' id='award_3_name-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='award_3_year'><label for='award_3_year-vr-form-102777'>Year (Row 3)<\/label><input type='number' name='award_3_year' id='award_3_year-vr-form-102777' value='' min='1900' max='2100' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><strong>List any publications, research, or educational contributions:<\/strong><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='pub_1_title'><label for='pub_1_title-vr-form-102777'>Title\/Paper Name (Row 1)<\/label><input type='text' name='pub_1_title' id='pub_1_title-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='pub_1_year'><label for='pub_1_year-vr-form-102777'>Year (Row 1)<\/label><input type='number' name='pub_1_year' id='pub_1_year-vr-form-102777' value='' min='1900' max='2100' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='pub_2_title'><label for='pub_2_title-vr-form-102777'>Title\/Paper Name (Row 2)<\/label><input type='text' name='pub_2_title' id='pub_2_title-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='pub_2_year'><label for='pub_2_year-vr-form-102777'>Year (Row 2)<\/label><input type='number' name='pub_2_year' id='pub_2_year-vr-form-102777' value='' min='1900' max='2100' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='pub_3_title'><label for='pub_3_title-vr-form-102777'>Title\/Paper Name (Row 3)<\/label><input type='text' name='pub_3_title' id='pub_3_title-vr-form-102777' value='' \/><\/div><div class='vr-field' data-vr-field='pub_3_year'><label for='pub_3_year-vr-form-102777'>Year (Row 3)<\/label><input type='number' name='pub_3_year' id='pub_3_year-vr-form-102777' value='' min='1900' max='2100' \/><\/div><\/div><div class='vr-section-wrap' data-vr-section='5' data-vr-section-title='Section 5* \u2014 Supporting documents'><div class='vr-section'><h4 class='vr-section-title'>Section 5* \u2014 Supporting documents<\/h4><\/div><div class='vr-field vr-html'><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> Documents marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. 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