About Special Recognition & Ecosystem Awards

Honorary | Non-Competitive | Relationship-Focused

These recognitions strengthen the academic ecosystem, mentorship culture, and institutional partnerships.

Special Recognition & Ecosystem Awards

Inside the Awards

Academic Mentor Excellence Award

Honors academicians with exceptional mentorship contributions.

Focuses on guiding students, researchers, and early-career faculty.

Research & Innovation Mentor Recognition

Recognizes mentors enabling research excellence and innovation ecosystems.

Evaluated on mentorship outcomes and research capacity building.

Excellence in Mentorship & Capacity Building

Honors individuals or institutions strengthening academic capacity and skills.

Focuses on training, mentoring, and institutional development.

Knowledge Partner Institution Award

Recognizes institutions contributing as academic or knowledge partners.

Focuses on collaboration, support, and ecosystem building.

Academic Outreach & Thought Leadership Recognition

Honors academicians contributing to public discourse and academic outreach.

Evaluated on thought leadership, policy engagement, and academic visibility.