World Malayalee Council (WMC) NJ will be hosting
the 20th Anniversary celebrations of the global organization
on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Renaissance Woodbridge
Hotel, 515 US Highway
1 South, Iselin, NJ 08830.
This will be a full-day program with meetings, discussions, entertainment
and formal dinner.
WMC has a solid record of accomplishments and
service to the Malayalee community. Some of WMC’s highly successful
projects over the years have been NavaKerala Village Adoption , ALTIUS
YouthEmpowerment Project, NRK Kudumba Sangamam,Hrudayaragam (Free
heart surgery for the poor), Kidney-Dialysis projects, etc.
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary, WMC is
planning to present recognition awards to selected members of the
Malayalee community in the tri-state area for their
outstanding achievements, accomplishments, and contributions
to the society.
We invite you to submit nominations for the awards in the
categories provided below, subject to the respective criteria.
One or more awards may be made in each category. The
number of awards, of course, will be limited. However,
we may select deserving candidates for “Honorable Mentionâ€, in
case they do not win an award in their category.
Award Categories
Successful Business owners, Professionals, Artists
and Writers
Accomplished Researchers and Teachers
Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs
College Students
High School Students
Award Criteria
The general criteria for the awards in each category are
provided below. Nominees do not have to satisfy all criteria in a
category. Also, certain criteria may not apply in some circumstances.
While nominating, you may want to obtain the consent
of the nominee. The judges may contact the nominees during the
review process. The decisions of the judges appointed by WMC-NJ
will be final and binding.
Successful Business owners,Professionals, Artists and
Writers
a) Business owners
• Financial success and growth of the company
• Governance of the business
• Employment opportunities generated by the company
• Innovative business practices or strategies
• Contributions to the community and industry
b) Professionals
• Demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in
their business or profession.
• Provide valuable service by contributing time and
energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.
• Actively assist colleagues and associates in
realizing their full potential.
c) Artists and Writers
• Demonstrate creativity and excellence in
their chosen area of activity.
• Must have produced an original work of
literature/art
• Make substantial contributions to the cultural life
of the community.
Accomplished Researchers and Teachers
• A record of outstanding teaching and/or research effectiveness
• The ability to inspire, promote, and sustain the
intellectual development of colleagues and/or students
• New approaches using current or new models of teaching
• Intellectually rigorous, creative, and engaging
• Demonstrated scholarly/professional contributions
• Contribution to developing or enhancing curricula in
the field
• Length of service
• Other awards/honors received
Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs
• Has already made significant strides in his/her
profession and contributions to the larger community
• Is regarded by his/her peers and colleagues as a
future leader and has already made a professional mark and a positive
impact in a limited amount of time.
• Is a founder or co-founder of a start-up of an
entrepreneurial enterprise
• Has made civic responsibility a core practice in
their business, as well as their personal life.
• Has demonstrated visionary leadership
• Serves the community through passion and
commitment to civic causes.
• Has demonstrated exceptional business practices in
his/her respective field.
• Works diligently to advance a healthy business
environment
College Students
• Proven excellence and participation in college
activities (classroom/extracurricular)
• Volunteer service (community, youth and faith-based
organizations)
• Leadership roles (elected/appointed)
• Employment (if any)
• Recognition/awards received for outstanding
achievements
High School Students
• Proven excellence and participation in school
activities (classroom/extracurricular)
• Volunteer service (community, youth and faith-based
organizations)
• Leadership roles (elected/appointed)
• Employment (if any)
• Recognition/awards received for outstanding
achievements.
For all enquiries on award nomination and to request
nomination form please contact:
Andrew Papachan : 201-401-3955
Prof Sunny Mathews: 201-736-8767
