Award Categories
The 43 Award Categories
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The 43 Award Categories
Annual flagship editorial awards by The North News.
North Indian of the Year
The person whose achievement and impact have been truly exceptional.
Who can be nominated: Anyone from any field
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Local Governance
Exceptional work in improving a village, town or local community.
Who can be nominated: Sarpanches, Panchayat representatives, councillors and local leaders
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Administration
Outstanding work in public administration and governance.
Who can be nominated: Administrators, civil servants and government officials
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Police Service
Exceptional service, courage and contribution to public safety.
Who can be nominated: Police officers and personnel
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Defence Service
Outstanding service and achievement in the armed forces.
Who can be nominated: Defence personnel and veterans
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Law & Justice
Exceptional contribution to law, justice and legal service.
Who can be nominated: Lawyers, judges, prosecutors and legal professionals
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Healthcare
Outstanding contribution to healthcare and patient care.
Who can be nominated: Doctors, nurses, surgeons, medical professionals and healthcare workers
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Education
Exceptional contribution to teaching and education.
Who can be nominated: Teachers, professors, principals and educators
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Teaching
Outstanding teaching that inspires learning and creates meaningful impact.
Who can be nominated: Teachers, educators, tutors and teaching professionals
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Student Achievement
Outstanding achievement by a student.
Who can be nominated: School and college students
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Agriculture
Exceptional achievement or innovation in farming and agriculture.
Who can be nominated: Farmers, agricultural professionals and agri-entrepreneurs
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Entrepreneurship
Building an impactful business or creating meaningful opportunities.
Who can be nominated: Entrepreneurs, founders and business leaders
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Technology
Outstanding work in technology and technological advancement.
Who can be nominated: Technologists, developers, engineers and technology professionals
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Innovation
A new idea, invention or approach that has created meaningful impact.
Who can be nominated: Innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, students and professionals
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Science
Exceptional contribution to scientific knowledge or discovery.
Who can be nominated: Scientists, researchers and academics
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Sports
Outstanding achievement in sport.
Who can be nominated: Sportspersons, coaches and sporting professionals
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Art
Outstanding contribution to visual and fine arts.
Who can be nominated: Painters, sculptors and visual artists
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Music
Exceptional contribution to music.
Who can be nominated: Singers, musicians, composers and music professionals
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Dance
Outstanding achievement and contribution to dance.
Who can be nominated: Dancers, choreographers and dance professionals
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Acting
Exceptional performance and contribution to acting.
Who can be nominated: Actors from film, television, theatre or digital media
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Filmmaking
Outstanding contribution to filmmaking and cinema.
Who can be nominated: Filmmakers, directors, producers and film professionals
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Literature
Outstanding contribution to literature and writing.
Who can be nominated: Authors, poets and writers
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Journalism
Outstanding contribution to the wider media industry.
Who can be nominated: Journalists, reporters and editors; anchors, broadcasters, media professionals and commentators
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Digital Content
Creating digital content with meaningful reach, influence or impact.
Who can be nominated: Content creators, digital storytellers and creators
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Photography
Exceptional photographic work and visual storytelling.
Who can be nominated: Photographers and photojournalists
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Fashion & Design
Outstanding contribution to fashion, style and design.
Who can be nominated: Fashion designers, stylists, models and fashion professionals; graphic, product, interior, fashion and other designers
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Architecture
Outstanding architectural work and contribution.
Who can be nominated: Architects and architecture professionals
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Hospitality
Exceptional contribution to hospitality and guest experience.
Who can be nominated: Hoteliers, restaurateurs and hospitality professionals
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Traditional Crafts
Exceptional craftsmanship and preservation of traditional skills.
Who can be nominated: Artisans and craftspeople
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Environmental Work
Exceptional work protecting or improving the environment.
Who can be nominated: Environmentalists, activists, researchers and organisations
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Social Work
Outstanding contribution to social welfare and community wellbeing.
Who can be nominated: Social workers, NGO professionals and social-impact workers
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Banking & Finance
Outstanding contribution to banking, finance or financial services.
Who can be nominated: Bankers, financial professionals and finance leaders
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Real Estate
Exceptional contribution to real estate and property development.
Who can be nominated: Developers, architects, real estate professionals and entrepreneurs
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Sports Coaching
Exceptional contribution to developing athletes and sporting talent.
Who can be nominated: Coaches and trainers
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Philanthropy
Meaningful social impact created through giving and resources.
Who can be nominated: Philanthropists, donors and foundations
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Courage
An exceptional act of courage in a difficult situation.
Who can be nominated: Anyone
Nominate in this categoryCultural Icon
A person whose work, presence or influence has made a lasting mark on North Indian culture.
Who can be nominated: Artists, performers, writers, filmmakers, public figures and cultural personalities
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Renewable Energy
Outstanding work advancing renewable energy, clean-energy adoption or sustainable power solutions.
Who can be nominated: Renewable-energy professionals, engineers, entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators and organisations
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Rural Development
Exceptional work contributing to rural progress.
Who can be nominated: Rural leaders, professionals, organisations and community workers
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Adventure
Exceptional achievement in adventure, exploration or endurance.
Who can be nominated: Adventurers, explorers and endurance athletes
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Women's Leadership
Exceptional leadership and achievement by a woman in her field.
Who can be nominated: Women from any profession or sector
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Healthcare Innovation
Innovative work that has improved healthcare or patient outcomes.
Who can be nominated: Doctors, researchers, entrepreneurs, engineers and healthcare innovators
Nominate in this categoryExcellence in Real Estate Development
Outstanding achievement in real estate development, project execution and contribution to the built environment.
Who can be nominated: Real estate developers, promoters, project leaders and property-development professionals
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