The document describes the Distinguished Alumni Awards program established by the Sharda Alumni Association to honor outstanding alumni of Sharda Group of Institutions. The program aims to recognize alumni for their achievements in five categories: academic excellence, professional excellence, technology/innovation, entrepreneurship/management, and other fields like sports or social service. Nominations will be accepted from alumni and evaluated by a committee comprising institutional directors, deans, and faculty. Eligible nominees must have graduated from one of SGI's constituent colleges and can be nominated with supporting documents by January 15th, 2013. Winners will be honored during annual alumni meets to celebrate alumni accomplishments and inspire current students.

1. ASSOCIATION-
SHARDA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION-‘REMINISCENCES’
(CENTRAL ALUMNI & CORPORATE RELATIONS CELL, SGI)
PRESENTS

2. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS PROGRAM
The true measure of an institute’s or university’s progress can be found in the achievements of its Alumni. Sharda Group of
Institutions is more than 16 years old now and it is known to develop leaders in many fields of endeavor. A vast number of
SGI alumni have gained unique distinction through success in their professions, service to the industries and contribution to
their communities. The Central Alumni & Corporate Relations Cell (CACRC) and Sharda Alumni Association-
Reminiscences (SAAR) have established the Distinguished Alumni Award program to honor outstanding former students of
SGI and to celebrate the achievements made by them in their respective field of expertise.
PURPOSE & PHILOSOPHY:
The purpose of the DAA program is:-
• To recognize the alumni of each constituent colleges of Sharda Group of Institutions for their outstanding achievements and
contributions to society.
• To honor the alumni of each constituent colleges of Sharda Group of Institutions for their individual accomplishments,
affiliations and successful careers.
• To express our gratitude towards the alumnus who have benefited the college and honored the legacy of excellence at Sharda
Group of Institutions.
The DAA program is not only to honor its recipients; it is also further to illustrate the great value of the academic programs
and student involvement at Sharda Group of Institutions. This program will ultimately increase the pride of all former
students, current lot of students, staff and faculty for their College or Institute. This program will recognize those goodwill
ambassadors of SGI who are setting great examples for their young fellow SGites and indeed inspiring them to carry forward
the great legacy of SGI.

3. OUTLINE OF DAA PROGRAM
The Distinguished Alumnus Award (DAA) will be presented annually by each of the constituent college of SGI to its alumni
in recognition of their outstanding achievements. The award shall be presented during the Annual Alumni Meets of
respective colleges. Each year Central Alumni & Corporate Relations Cell shall request individual nominations from alumni
and then evaluation committees will short list the nominees who will be honored for their outstanding achievements in their
respective fields of expertise.
Nominations can be made for outstanding achievements in various pursuits under the following categories:
Category A Academic Excellence
Category B Professional Excellence
Category C Technology & Innovation Excellence
Category D Entrepreneurial & Managerial Excellence
Category E Excellence in other walks of life (Sports/Social Service/Music/Literature/Arts etc.)
The Evaluation Committee for the Award, as approved by the Chief Patrons of Sharda Alumni Association- Reminiscences,
will comprise of the following members:
• Directors of respective colleges
• Deans (Student Affairs, Academic Affairs & Faculty Affairs)
• HOD’s of various departments

4. • Non-alumnus faculty representatives
• Coordinator, CACRC
ELIGIBLE NOMINEES:
• Should have enrolled and passed full time course at any of the 4 constituent colleges of SGI.
• Should have submitted his/her nomination for award with full proof documents as prescribed by CACRC (SAAR)
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING NOMINATIONS:
Nominations will be accepted using the following guidelines:
1. The Central Alumni & Corporate Relations Cell will send a D.A.A. Nomination Form to all alumni, faculty & staff of SGI.
The nominations will be accepted when an alumni or proposer submit the duly filled nomination form along with supporting
documents to the CACRC office representatives.
2. In additions to the D.A.A. Nomination Form, nominators are encouraged to provide supporting items that further distinguish
the nomine. Such items include,
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae for the individual
• References (Recommendation letters/ Certificates/ Published material)
3. One nomination per individual will be considered.
4. Nomination forms will be held for each individual for a period of 1 year only.
5. No limitation will be placed for the total number of nominations accepted for consideration.
6. The name of nominator will not be disclosed.
7. Judges’ decision is final on all matters and no correspondence will be entered into.
8. If during any point of time, it is found that the awarded alumni has presented fake documents in support of his candidature or
anything so will be disqualified and hence, will not be nominated in future as well.

5. 9. The panel reserves the right to disqualify any entry which they consider, in their sole discretion, to be in breach of the
Awards criteria.
10. Entries which are incomplete or incorrect may be disqualified.
11. Entrants who will be finalized shall be notified by email well before alumni meet (i.e. date of Award function)
Nominations will be received in prescribed format through post or email on or before 15th January’ 2013.
Title on the envelope / email subject should be “Nomination for D.A.A.”
Address for communication:-
The Coordinator
Central Alumni & Corporate Relations Cell
Hindustan College of Science & Technology
26th Km milestone, Agra-Delhi Highway, NH-2,
Farah, Mathura-281122 U.P. (India)
Email: alumniawards@sgei.org
Important Note: These awards will be given for outstanding achievements and no compromises diminishing the significance of
the awards will be made.