Education Excellence Awards & Summit 2025 – School Special

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On January 10, 2026, at Hyatt Centric, Hebbal – Bengaluru became the epicenter of educational inspiration as the Academic Insights Education Excellence Awards & Summit 2025, gathered over 200 leaders, principals, directors, trustees, and academicians from across India. This landmark event honored transformational figures whose legacies blend technical brilliance, humanitarian vision, equity, and inclusivity, shaping not just institutions, but generations.

The ceremony commenced with a poignant Lamp Lighting Ceremony featuring four eminent leaders:

• Dr. Wooday P. Krishna, Honorary General Secretary, Seshadripuram Educational Trust—a five-decade pioneer expanding 34 Karnataka institutions for 22,000+ students, blending engineering expertise with Gandhian values, Red Cross honors, and Karnataka Rajyotsava Award.
• Dr. Ravi Juniwal, Chancellor, Apex University, Jaipur—a visionary scaling multidisciplinary programs in engineering, management, law, and more, prioritizing research, innovation, and value-driven graduates.
• Padma Shri Dr. John Ebnezar—globally acclaimed orthopedic surgeon revolutionizing techniques, research, patient care, and surgical mentorship worldwide.
• Prof. Dr. T. H. Anjanappa—surgical legend with 40+ years, 35,000+ procedures, and leadership across premier Karnataka medical colleges, famed for feats like single-night bullet surgeries and a 23kg tumor removal.

Dr. Krishna presented the first awards to Institutions of Legacy, recognizing networks fusing academics, spirituality, and holistic growth:

• Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Society – Ujire, Karnataka
• BGS National Public School – Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Spring Mount Public School – Tirupur, Tamil Nadu

Subsequently the award show was inaugurated

CBSE Schools:

• Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav Senior Secondary School – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  Distinguished CBSE School of the Year 2025 (Academic Excellence & Learning Outcomes)

• Sunbeam English School – Bhagwanpur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
  Distinguished CBSE School of the Year 2025 (Innovative Teaching & 21st Century Pedagogy)

• Queens Valley School – New Delhi
  Distinguished CBSE School of the Year 2025 (Best-in-Class Student Safety)

• Neerja Modi School – Jaipur, Rajasthan
  Distinguished CBSE School of the Year 2025 (Holistic Excellence)

• National Public School, OMR – Bengaluru, Karnataka
  Emerging CBSE School of the Year 2025 (Excellence in Value-Added Education)

• Assisi Central School – Derlakatte, Karnataka
  Distinguished CBSE School of the Year 2025 (Inclusive Education & Community Service)

• Sri Rama Rural Sainik School – Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
  Distinguished CBSE School of the Year 2025 (Digital Literacy & Smart Infrastructure)

• Srinidhi Public School – Bengaluru, Karnataka
  Distinguished CBSE School of the Year 2025 (Mission-Driven Leadership)

• Bal Bharati Public School – Pitampura, New Delhi
  Outstanding CBSE School of the Year 2025 (Academic Innovation)

• P. S. Senior Secondary School – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  Tamil Nadu’s Top Educational Institutes 2025

International & Specialized Schools:

• ISF International School Frankfurt Rhein-Main – Germany
  Germany’s Best International School for Indian Students 2025

• Luxor World School – Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
  International School of the Year 2025 (Holistic Value-Based Learning)

• Venkateshwar International School – Dwarka, New Delhi
  Outstanding School of the Year 2025 (Curriculum Innovation)

• New Millennium School – Bengaluru, Karnataka
  Distinguished ICSE School of the Year 2025

• Nahar International School – Mumbai, Maharashtra
  Distinguished IB School of the Year 2025

• St. Johns Public School – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  India’s 10 Best Christian Institutions 2025 (Holistic Experiential Learning)

• Heartfulness International School – Nandigama, Telangana
  Most Outstanding International Day-School of the Year 2025

• Neerja Modi World School – Jaipur, Rajasthan
  Outstanding School of the Year 2025 (Global Academic Excellence)

Boarding & Specialized Excellence:

• Redbridge International Academy – Bengaluru, Karnataka
  Outstanding School of the Year 2025 (Boarding Pastoral Care)

• The Sagar School – Tijara-NCR, Rajasthan
  Best Boarding School of the Year 2025

Outstanding Schools:

• Mahatma Gandhi International School – Jaipur, Rajasthan
  Outstanding School of the Year 2025

• Drona Public School – Gurgaon, Haryana
  Distinguished School of the Year 2025 (Academic Results & Discipline)

K-12 Individual Leaders:

• Mrs. Shyamashree Chatterjee – BGS International Residential School, Bengaluru
  Most Pragmatic Woman Leader in K12 Education 2025
• Dr. D. K. Bhosale – SNBP International School, Pune, Maharashtra
  Inspiring K12 Education Leader 2025
• Mrs. Sumangala Birla – Sushila Birla Girls School, Kolkata, West Bengal
  India’s Most Inspiring K-12 Education Leader 2025
• Dr. Niyati Chitkara – Chitkara International School, Chandigarh, Punjab
  Most Inspiring K12 Educator of the Year 2025