THE AMA AWARDS

 

AMA-Metrochem Outstanding Manager of the Year Award 2008
(Sponsored by Metrochem Industries Ltd.)

OBJECTIVES :

a) to recognize the significant contribution(s) made by a person in managerial profession,
b) to motivate upcoming professionals and enhance the prestige of the profession by enabling them to exercise their skills and competencies in the best possible manner; and
c) to directly or indirectly contribute towards the improvement of managerial effectiveness in different spheres.

ELIGIBILITY:

 

Following are the broad criteria for selection to the Award:

a) The nominee should have been practising as a manager in Gujarat State during the previous three years. The definition of “manager” may comprise those associated with public, private and cooperative sector organisations, community and social service, as well as entrepreneurs.
b) AMA desires that managers with high potential are encouraged. Those who are already recognized by other agencies for similar work are not likely to be chosen for this award.
c) The contribution to be recognized for the AMA Award will be outstanding achievement(s) of management or a kind of work which will benefit a sizeable group of people, irrespective of their category. While the work concerned may relate to one or more functional area (s), the emphasis will be on integrated approach to managerial effectiveness.

 

AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT AND PRESENTATION:

 

The Award will consist of a Trophy and Citation. Appropriate publicity will be given on the qualifying contributions and the individual receiving the Award, through mass media, including radio and television.

 

 

PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS

Mr. Kanak Trivedi, Managing Director, Gujarat Narmada Auto Ltd (presented by Mr. P. Chidambaram, then Union Minister of State for Home, on June 27, 1987)

Mr. P.S. Chhabra, Executive Director, Diamines and Chemicals Ltd. (presented by His Excellency Mr. R.K. Trivedi, then Governor of Gujarat, on September 1, 1988.)

Mr. D.D. Mehta, Executive Director, Electric Control Gear (I) Ltd. (presented by Hon’ble Mr. Sureshchandra Mehta, then Minister for Industries, Government of Gujarat on June 11, 1990.)

Mr. Kishore D. Vyas, Managing Director, Inductotherm (India) Ltd. (presented by Mr. K.K. Nohria, Managing Director, Crompton Greaves Ltd. on November 2, 1991.)

Mr. Satish Nadkar, Managing Director, Gujarat Lease Financing Ltd. (presented by Dr. A.C. Shah, the then Chairman, Bank of Baroda, on September 26, 1992.)

Mr. Mahendra Patel, Executive Director, Kloeckner Windsor India Ltd. (presented by Dr. C. Rangarajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, on November 1, 1993.)

Mr. Jagdish Sheth, Managing Director, Atlas Dyechem Industries (presented by Mr. K.B. Dadiseth, Executive Director, Hindustan Lever Ltd. on October 21, 1994.)

Mr. Ravindra Biswas, Executive Vice President, Anagram Finance Ltd. (presented by His Excellency Mr. Naresh Chandra, the Governor of Gujarat on August 31, 1995.)

Mr. F.B. Virani, Managing Director, Gujarat Gas Company (presented by Mr. Sanjay Dalmia, Eminent Industrialist and Member of Parliament on December 26, 1996.)

Mr. Keshav Varma, IAS, Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad (presented by Dr. Abid Hussain, Eminent Diplomat and Former Indian Ambassador to USA, on September 9, 1997.)

Mr. Bhagesh Jha, IAS, Collector, Kheda (presented by Dr. K. Kasturi Rangan, Chairman, ISRO on November 28, 1998.)
Mr. S.B. Dangayach, Whole Time Director, Sintex Industries Ltd. (presented by Mr. R.S. Hugar, Chairman & Managing Director, Corporation Bank on April 26, 1999.)

Mr. M.S. Patel, Secretary (Water Resources), Narmada, Water Resources & Water Supply Department, Government of Gujarat (presented by Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, on April 24, 2000.)

Dr. Malay Mahadevia, President, Gujarat Adani Port Ltd. (presented by Mr. Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Enterprises Ltd. on January 9, 2002)

Mr. Surendra Patel, Chairman, AUDA (presented by Hon’ble Mr. Arun Shourie, then Union Minister of Communication, IT and Disinvestment on September 6, 2003)

Mr. Jagrut Vyas, Chief Operating Officer, Tata Teleservices Ltd. (presented by Hon’ble Mr. Arun Jaitley, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Former Union Minister for Law, Justice and Company Affairs) on September 11, 2004.)

Mr. P.K. Taneja, IAS, Managing Director, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd. (GACL), Vadodara has been selected for the 2005 Award.

Mr. Alan D’Souza, Acting Dean, Mudra Institute of Communication Research (MICORE) (presented by Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, Chairman, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation on March 30, 2007)

Mr. M. D. Antani, Regional Passport Officer, Ahmedabad (presented by Mr. Uday Kotak, Executive Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. on January 10, 2008)

 

AMA-Atlas Dyechem Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2008
(Sponsored by Atlas Dyechem Industries Ltd.)

 

OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of instituting this award are:

1. To recognize the significant contributions made by entrepreneurs
2. To motivate young men and women to imbibe the entrepreneurial spirit and thereby encourage more and more people to venture into entrepreneurship, and
3. To encourage contribution in boosting the economy of the State through entrepreneurship.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

Following are the broad criteria for selection to the Award:

a) The nominee should have high degree of entrepreneurial qualities as reflected in his management style, innovativeness and leadership.
b) The nominee should have demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial ability and innovativeness in the choice of products, technology, location, etc. and achieved high levels of performance and growth for his organization in the recent years.
c) The nominee should be the promoter of an industry based in Gujarat.
d) The nominee should be known for his high degree of personal integrity and exemplary standards of business and professional ethics, both for himself and for his organization.
AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT AND PRESENTATION: The Award will consist of a Trophy and Citation. Appropriate publicity will be given on the qualifying contributions and the individual receiving the Award, through mass media, including radio and television.

 

PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS

Mr. Vijay C. Patel, Managing Director, Easy-Pac Polymers Pvt. Ltd. (Presented by Mr. P. Chidambaram, then Union Minister for Commerce, Government of India on December 24, 1995.)

Mr. Ramesh S. Patel, President, Manish Chemicals (presented by Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal, Vice Chairman, Mafatlal Industries Ltd. On April 21, 1997.)

Mr. Rohit J. Patel, Managing Director, Sagar Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (presented by Mr. K.D. Agrawal, Chairman & Managing Director, Industrial Finance Corporation of Indiaon June 11, 1998.)

Mr. Prakashbhai Shah, Managing Director, Prasad Machinery Pvt. Ltd. (presented by Mr. Jasu Shah, Chairman, Fisher-Rosemount (India) Ltd. on 12th April, 1999.)

Mr. Rajendra Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, Harsha Engineers Ltd. (2001) (presented by Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan, Executive Director, Tata Sons Ltd. on January 29, 2002)

Mr. Dilip D. Thakkar, Managing Director, Gopi Group - Balaram Palace Resorts (presented by Mr. S. Ramadorai, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Consultancy Services on April 22, 2003.)

Mr. Kaushal Mehta, Founder & CEO, Motif, Inc. (presented by Mr. Jerry Rao, Chairman & CEO, MphasiS Software & Services (I) Pvt. Ltd. (Chairman, NASSCOM) on October 26, 2004.)

Mr. Mukesh Bhandari, Chairman and Managing Director of Electrotherm India Ltd. (Presented by Hon’ble Shri Kamal Nath, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry on 4th April 2006.)

Mr. Ashit D. Doshi, Managing Director, Doshion Ltd. (presented by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat on February 27, 2007)

Mr. Jitendra Chauhan, Chairman & Managing Director, Supreemo Fashion World P. Ltd. (JADEBLUE) (presented by Dr. Anil K. Khandelwal, Former Chairman, Bank of Baroda, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Academy of HRD on 21 June 2008)

 

AMA-Zydus Cadila Marketing Man of the Year Award 2008
(Sponsored by Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.)

 

 

OBJECTIVES:

To encourage and reward outstanding contributions in the field of marketing, AMA has instituted the Marketing Man of the Year Award. This annual award has been sponsored by Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Any person employed in the field of marketing, in the decision making level, or responsible for marketing operations.

He/she should be employed in organisation located in Gujarat.
SELECTION CRITERIA : The selection will be made by a distinguished Panel of Judges on the overall contribution to the orgnization, and his/her role in achieving the growth and performance. Amongst other things the following criteria will be looked into by the selection panel.

Years of experience

The type and range of products and services dealt with

Magnitude of effect on the market

Difficulty in introduction and dissemination in the market

Innovative practices, if any, adopted

Other factors (Overall personality, Involvement in training and development, Extent of cross functional experience/expertise, Participation in public/institutional activities and programmes, publication and other activities of a public nature, overall contribution to the development of marketing in society.
AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT AND PRESENTATION: The Award will consist of a Trophy and Citation. Appropriate publicity will be given on the qualifying contributions and the individual receiving the Award, through mass media, including radio and television.

 

PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS

Mr. Darshan Patel, Director (Marketing), Paras Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (presented by Mr. P.S. Shenoy, Chairman & Managing Director, Bank of Baroda on September 18, 2000.)

Mr. K. Subramaniam, Managing Director, Masibus Process Instruments Pvt. Ltd. (presented by Mr. M.S. Banga, Chairman, Hindustan Lever Ltd. on June 28, 2002)

Mr. Chirag Mehta, CEO & Managing Director, IceNet.Net Ltd. (presented by Mr. Sanjiv Gupta, President & CEO, Coca-Cola India on November 10, 2003.)

Mr. Piruz Khambatta, Chairman & Managing Director, Rasna Pvt. Ltd. (presented by Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan, Executive Director, Tata Sons Ltd. on September 18, 2004.)

Shri Narendra Somani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bhagwati Banquets & Hotels Ltd. (presented by Shri Praful Patel, Hon’ble Minister for Civil Aviation, Government of India on March 2, 2007)

Shri Achal N. Rangaswamy, President, Bell Ceramics Ltd. (presented by Shri B.M. Vyas, Managing Director, Gujarat Co-op. Milk MarketingFederation Limited on 29th May 2008)

 

Ramanbhai Patel-AMA Shreshtha Shikshak Award 2008
(Sponsored by Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.)

The Shreshtha Shikshak Award has been instituted by the Ramanbhai Patel­AMA Centre for Excellence in Education to honour teachers who have been providing an environment for learning that encourages students to be problem-solvers, decision-makers, life-long learners and contributing members of a changing society.

The Award has been instituted in the memory of the late Shri Ramanbhai B. Patel, Founder Chairman of Zydus Cadila. Beginning his career as an academician before turning into an entrepreneur, Shri Ramanbhai Patel had always believed that an educational system must help a child become a seeker and an explorer and it is the teacher who fires the passion to be a life-long learner.

Achieving excellence in education is not restricted to just academics alone. It entails an overall grooming of a child’s personality. Excellence is discovering new ideas, developing a mindset that explores possibilities of bringing about a change and contributing to the betterment of the society. It is about preparing a child to be a citizen of the future. A Shrestha Shikshak journeys with the child along all these paths - nurturing, motivating and inspiring one to achieve greater heights.

The teacher nominated for the Shreshtha Shikshak Award characterises the following:

Demonstrates commitment to the well-being and development of all students.

Treats all students equitably and with respect.

Knows his or her subject matter.

Engages in ongoing professional learning and applies it to improve his or her teaching practice.

Communicates effectively with students, parents and colleagues.

Conducts ongoing assessment of students’ progress, evaluates achievement without bias

Collaborates with other teachers and school colleagues to create and sustain learning communities in the classrooms and in the school.

Volunteers services/assumes responsibility for extra curricular activities and other projects that the school undertakes and participates with enthusiasm.

Provides an environment for learning that encourages students to be problem-solvers, decision-makers, life-long learners and contributing members of a changing society.
AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT AND PRESENTATION: The Award will consist of a Trophy, Citation and a Cash award of Rs.25,000/-. Appropriate publicity will be given on the qualifying contributions and the individual receiving the Award, through mass media, including radio and television.

 

PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS

Mr. Natwarlal S. Bhatt of Smt. N.K. Metaliya High School, Dist. Amreli, (presented by Justice (Rtd.) P.N. Bhagwati, Former Chief Justice of India, on August 19, 2003.)

Mr. Ramanlal Virjibhai Vasavadia, Kunkava Taluka, Amreli District and Ms. Trupti J. Thakker, Shri Mangra Primary School, Sadau, Kutch (presented by Dr. Karan Singh, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) on August 28, 2004)

Ms. Nutan Kasliwal, Delhi Public School and Mr. Jasubhai B. Kavi, Blind People Association. (Presented by Dr. Suresh Dalal, Noted Poet, Litterateur and Former Vice Chancellor, M.S. University, Vadodara on 20th August, 2005)

Dr. Rameshchandra K. Bhatt, teacher, trainer, scholar & author and Dr. Manjulaben R. Bhatt teacher Nakhatrana District of Kutch. (presented by Mr. N. Vittal, Former Chief Vigilance Commissioner, Government of India on 6th January, 2007)

Ramanbhai Patel-AMA Shreshta Shikshak Award presented to Mr. Ashvinkumar M. Patel, Shri Panjatanpirvadi Panchayat Primary School, Dist. Kutch. Merit Award presented to (1) Ms. Geeta J. Dholakia, Shri Matruchhaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Bhuj (2) Ms. Archana K. Patel, R.C. Patel Higher Secondary School, Ahmedabad (presented by Professor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University on 2 February, 2008)

 

ANUBHAI CHIMANLAL-AMA Nagarikta Puraskar 2008

 

Anubhai Chimanlal-AMA Centre for Management of Civic Affairs instituted an Award for outstanding work in the area of improvement of city life done by an:

(a) Individual
(b) Organisation – private, NGO or Government
(c) Individual / Group of Department of the Municipality

The contribution should be by way of concrete action and not just ideas or concepts. Contribution may be in the area of the city life viz. economic, educational, cultural, health, civic amenities, etc. One of the factors considered would be an innovative approach with a potential for applying the same on a larger scale and involvement of a significant section of the targeted group. The contribution should be sustainable over a longer period of time and preferably have its own momentum.

The merit must be recognized in five areas viz.

a) An innovative concept or an idea
b) Creation of public opinion or involvement
c) Implementation of an action plan
d) Effective use of resources
e) Immediate and long-term impact.

 

AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT AND PRESENTATION

The Award will consist of a Citation and a Cash award of Rs.25,000/-. Appropriate publicity will be given on the qualifying contributions and the individual / organisation receiving the Award, through mass media.

 

PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS

Fr. Cedric Prakash S.J., St. Xavier’s Social Service Society (presented by Mr. Nandlal Wadhwa, Mayor of Ahmedabad City on September 23, 1996.)

Self Employed Women’s Association. (Presented by Mr. Laljibhai Parmar, Mayor, Ahmedabad on February 7, 1998.)

Rev. Shashtrijee Pandurang Athavle, Swadhyaya Pariwar. The award was handed over to him on December 20, 2001.

Mr. Samiullah Ansari, IPS, Dy. Commissioner of Police (Traffic) (presented by Mr. J.F. Ribeiro, Former Director General of Police (Punjab) on April 5, 2002.)

Mr. Rajendra Joshi, Managing Trustee, SAATH (presented by Dr. Samuel Paul, Former Director, IIM, Ahmedabad on August 13, 2004.)

Upendra M. Patel, Trustee, Saraspur Seva Trust (presented by Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan, IAS, National Co-ordinator, Lok Satta, Hyderabad on 29th November 2005.)

Mr. Debashish Nayak, Advisor, Heritage Programme, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (presented by Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar, Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister of Panchayati Raj, Youth Affairs & Sports and Development of North Eastern Region on 20th July 2007)

 

NOMINATION

The nomination should be accompanied by:

a. A complete bio-data of the nominee
b. A detailed resume of the achievements of the nominee’s organization and his/her personal initiative and contribution to the achievements.
c. Confirmation of the proposer that the nominee is aware of the nomination and that he/she has agreed to accept the award, if selected.
d. Passport size photo of the nominee.

 

Nomination along with a brief write-up on the contributions, passport size photo, bio-data and a consent letter (format given in the brochure) should reach AMA latest by 30th August 2008