EDUCATOR_AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

The INSMA Best Educator Award recognises the contribution of an Indian educator in the sport management sector who has made a positive contribution towards enhancing student experience and employability in the last calendar year.

CRITERIA AND NOMINATION PROCEDURE

The nominee must meet the following:

  1. Demonstrates outstanding teaching practices that promote deep understanding and engagement.
  2. Employs innovative teaching methods that accommodate different learning styles and needs.
  3. Cultivates a positive and inclusive learning environment that motivates and supports students.
  4. Demonstrates openness to new ideas, educational tools and methods.
  5. Pioneers new initiatives or projects that demonstrate originality and innovation in education.
  6. Shows a measurable positive impact on student academic performance and engagement.
  7. Promotes diverse perspectives and ensures equity in teaching and learning practices.
  8. Shows a sustained positive impact on students’ lives and the institution.

INSMA members can nominate a worthy recipient by submitting a nomination package to the INSMA Governing Body by email to [email protected] with “Best Educator Award” in the subject line by August 31 in every calendar year. The nomination package should consist of:

  1. A letter of recommendation [no more than three pages] to the Governing Body that specifically describes the person’s accomplishments in relation to the award criteria. The letter should clearly identify the award the person is being nominated for and justify why the person deserves the award.
  2. We encourage up to three [no more than three] letters of support for inclusion in the nomination package.
  3. A resume, CV or brief biography for the nominee (can be pulled from faculty webpage or other online source).

Nominators must be INSMA members in good standing and should email the nomination to the Governing Body. The Governing Body may subsequently request additional information from the nominator. All nominations will be assessed in confidence. The award will be given out during the Annual INSMA Conference.

©2023. INSMA Sport Managers' Association. All Rights Reserved.