Award

Local Hero Jury Honored with Prestigious Paul Walker Award for Community Service

by

Tiffin, OH — The Hopewell-Loudon School District is celebrating a profound achievement as one of their dedicated educators, Mr. Jury, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Paul Walker Award. This accolade recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of education and community service, echoing the legacy of Paul Walker, whose passion for learning and community engagement were well-known. Mr. Jury, a respected figure in the teaching community, has devoted much of his career to not only educating young minds but also fostering a sense of community and resilience among his students. This award highlights … Read more

Parul University Honored with Globalization Excellence Award at FICCI 2024, Highlights International Commitments in Education

by

Vadodara, India – Parul University, a prominent educational institution in Vadodara, was recently honored with the “Jury Award for Excellence in Globalization” at the 19th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2024. This accolade highlights the university’s commitment to implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which supports the development of internationalization in Indian universities. The award recognizes the university’s efforts in enhancing global engagement through robust international collaborations and delivering superior educational experiences to its diverse student population. Parul University has been at the forefront of integrating global standards in higher education, crucial for preparing … Read more

Raveesh Mrigendra’s ‘Mobile School’ Wins Best Jury Award at Dharamsala Film Festival

by

Dharamsala, India – In a celebration of cinematic storytelling, Raveesh Mrigendra, a filmmaker from Palampur, clinched the best jury award at the Dharamsala film festival for his short film ‘Mobile School.’ The event was orchestrated by the Him Cine Society and garnered significant attention by featuring 27 films out of 40 submissions. The award, presented to Mrigendra, included a cash prize of Rs 11,000. It was particularly poignant as it was given in memory of Abhishek Rajan, the late son of film artist Rajendra Rajan who announced the accolade. ‘Mobile School’ explores the bond between … Read more

AFI Fest 2024 Showcases Future Oscar Contenders with Grand Jury Award Winners Now Eligible for Academy Awards

by

Los Angeles — The American Film Institute has declared the recipients of its Grand Jury Awards at the AFI Fest 2024, with the winners in the categories of Live Action Short, Documentary Short, and Animated Short now eligible for the highly coveted Academy Awards® in their respective genres. These winners were chosen by a diverse jury including Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sophia Nahli Allison, film programmer Nora Bernard, and multifaceted comedian and actor Paul Scheer. Highlighted amongst the victorious short films, “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” directed by Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh, took home the Grand … Read more