Awards Selection and Evaluation Process

 

1. Selection Criteria and Process

The selection of awardees is conducted through a rigorous and transparent process. Nominations and proposals are carefully reviewed by a Scrutiny and Evaluation Committee comprising esteemed professionals from academia and industry. Each submission is assessed based on predefined criteria, ensuring fairness and credibility.

 

2. Evaluation Methodology

Entries undergo a multi-stage evaluation process that includes:

  • Initial screening to verify eligibility and adherence to guidelines.
  • Detailed assessment based on predefined parameters such as innovation, impact, originality, clarity, and technical excellence.
  • Final deliberation by the selection committee to determine award recipients based on cumulative scores and qualitative analysis.

3. Selection Committee

The Scrutiny and Evaluation Committee consists of senior academicians, industry experts, and thought leaders from relevant domains. Their expertise ensures an unbiased, high-quality evaluation of all nominations. The committee members are selected by EST India Foundation to ensure domain expertise, neutrality, and ethical evaluation.

Following screening committee will finally evaluate the nominations:

  • Prof. Touhid Bhuiyan - Washington University of Science and Technology
  • Prof. Jagdish Chand Bansal - South Asian University New Delhi
  • Mr. Naveen Garg - Principal electrical engineer, Cameron LNG
  • Prof. Prashant Jambwal - Professor, Nazarbayev University
  • Prof. Mukesh Saraswat - Jaypee Institute of Technology, Noida

 

4. Criteria for Winning

Award winners are selected based on their exceptional contributions, demonstrated excellence, and impactful outcomes in their respective categories. Specific criteria include:

  • For research awards (Best Paper, Best Abstract): Originality, significance, clarity, presentation, and contribution to the field.
  • For speaker and chair awards: Engagement, delivery, session management, and audience impact.
  • For industry awards: Leadership, innovation, technical proficiency, and real-world impact.

5. Credibility of the Organization Granting the Award

The awards are proudly administered by two renowned institutions committed to fostering excellence:

  • ACM Fremont Chapter USA
    Located at 34495 Felix Ter, Fremont, California, United States, the ACM Fremont Chapter is a prominent professional organization dedicated to advancing computing as a science and profession. As part of the global Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the chapter brings together computing professionals, researchers, and educators to foster knowledge sharing, professional development, and technological innovation in the Bay Area and beyond.
  • EST Foundation
    The EST India Foundation empowers underserved communities through education, skill development, and sustainable initiatives. Focused on bridging socio-economic gaps, EST has impacted many lives via vocational training, women's empowerment programs, and grassroots innovation hubs.

 

All winners will receive a Certificate of Achievement, symbolizing their outstanding contributions and excellence in their respective domains.