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School Awards Ceremony Celebrates Courage and Camaraderie in 31st Year
A school awards ceremony is beginning its 31st year.
It celebrates more than just high exam scores.
Students are recognized for being brave, helpful and determined.
Parents and teachers are also honoured for supporting children.
Some schools are praised for helping their communities and the environment.
More than 2,000 certificates will be given out.
The event will take place in two parts because many people are attending.
Its final celebration will be held on August 29.
The Telegraph School Awards for Excellence is entering its 31st year.
The inaugural 2026 ceremony will be held on Saturday at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre in Salt Lake.
More than 2,000 certificates will be presented to students, teachers, parents and schools.
The awards recognize courage, generosity, camaraderie, grit and community commitment beyond academic marks.
The ceremony’s finale is scheduled for August 29 at the Dhono Dhanyo auditorium.
- Who
- Students, teachers, parents and schools will receive honours, with the ceremony presented by IIHM and The Telegraph.
- What
- The 31st edition of The Telegraph School Awards for Excellence will recognize achievement, courage, support and community commitment.
- Where
- The inaugural event will be held at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre in Salt Lake; the finale will be at the Dhono Dhanyo auditorium.
- When
- The inaugural ceremony will be held on Saturday, with the finale scheduled for August 29.
- Why
- The awards celebrate qualities and contributions beyond academic marks, including courage, generosity, camaraderie, grit and service to communities or the environment.
Key facts
- Event
- The Telegraph School Awards for Excellence 2026
- Edition
- 31st edition
- Presenters and associates
- IIHM presents the awards in association with The Bhawanipur Education Society College and Exide.
- Certificates
- More than 2,000 certificates of honour and merit will be distributed.
- Recipients
- Students, teachers, parents and schools
- Inaugural venue
- Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Salt Lake
- Finale
- August 29 at the Dhono Dhanyo auditorium
Quotes
An organiser
Event organiser for the Telegraph School Awards
“This year we have reached out to many more schools. Not just urban schools but those on the fringes have shown excellence in various categories.”
telegraphindia.com
“The number of awardees and participants is so many that we cannot accommodate all of them in one slot.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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