The Venus International Women Awards – VIWA (is a part of the Annual Women's Meet – AWM) 'Acknowledges and Celebrates the Achievements of Woman Professionals'. It is convened by the CARD of VIF & conducted in accordance with the VIF BOARD MEETING resolutions.
The Award is applicable for Women Professionals of any nationality in the age group of 24 - 65 years. The applicant must have completed Post Graduate and/or Doctorate degree (or equivalent) prior to the date of submission of nomination application.
- A working women professional who is in 'Regular Service in Academic/Research Institution' can nominate an 'Eligible Individual' (or Self Nominate) for the VIWA 2019
Notification | Policy Document | Nomination Application | Agenda | Flyer | Celebration Venue | Map to reach Venue | Winner Profile (Sample)
Following are the list of documents to be submitted for Nomination :
- The filled VIWA 2019 Application Form
- Duly completed curriculum vitae (of any template structure/pages) in a PDF format
- Passport size photograph (JPEG/PNG format)
- Copy of Degree certificates (PhD or Equivalent) in a PDF/JPEG/PNG format
- Copy of the work place ID (PDF/JPEG/PNG format)
The nomination documents must be submitted electronically as (.doc/.docx/.pdf as an attachment) to:
Last date to submit Nomination Applicaion via email is December 2, 2018
Acknowledgment of receipt of Nomination will be sent via email in 2 working days
The following are the VIWA Process
- Step-1: Nomination papers will be sent for screening process (preliminary selection)
- Step-2: Acknowledgement intimation will be communicated to the Nominee
- Step-3: VIWA Team may ask the proof for the credits mentioned in the CV. (Optional)
- Step-4: Cross verifying the data submitted & forwarding it to the Committee
- Step-5: The selected nominees will be communicated via a formal letter via mail
- Step-6: AWM 2019 Registration
- Step-7: Release of the winners list in the official webpage
- Step-8: Award presentation ceremony
- Step-9: Release of the AWM & VIWA 2019 report
Judging Criteria
TThe VIWA 2019 judging is a peer review process. The panel (from diverse backgrounds, working individually) is instructed to score entries from 0 to 100, using the criteria. The VIF aggregates the scores to determine each category. The panel decision is final and binding. For each discipline / category (Eg. Distinguished Woman - Engineering) the expert committee will select 2 Nominees. However the Apex Committee reserve the rights to honour less or more than 2 nominees in any category who meet standards set by the expert committee.
Questions: For more information about the 4th Women Awards - VIWA 2019 submission and selection process, contact the Office of the Chairman, Venus International Foundation, No.1, Ganesh Nagar Main Road, Adambakkam, Chennai-600088, India. 044-22531502, +91 9840556456, Email: contact@venusinfo.org, Web: www.venusinfo.org
- Entries open: August 29, 2018
- Closing date: December 2, 2018
- To submit the supporting documents: December 2, 2018
- Announcement of Winners: On or before December 2, 2018
- Award Presentation/Celebration: March 2, 2019
Registration Fee
Participants working in
Foreign Institutions: USD 200
Indian Institutions: USD 125
Additional Banquet: USD 30
Registration includes
Access to all sessions and invited speakers
One High Buffet Lunch Coupon and Breaks
The registration does not include the travel and accommodation cost of the participants.
The registration fees collected will also supports the long term development of the Meet and to keep the AHM format viable by ensuring that infrastructure and services are in place from year to year.
The following are some of the activities covered:
I. Publications
Exclusive Webpage for the Award Winner Profile
The Meet (AWM 2019) Report
The Award (VIWA 2019) Report
II. Website & Its Maintenance
III. Taxes
AWM is a self-supporting event and the event registration fees are the major source of revenue for running the event.
All the expenses of the events (Accounting and Auditing fee, Bank charges - Employees Salary/Benefits, Equipment/Major Rentals - Internet, Labor cost - Lunch and Hall Expenses - Gifts/ Premiums, Materials, Office Rent and Maintenance - Packaging, Photography, Planning, Postage Expense - Printing and Stationery, Promotion & Publicity, Publications - Stage decoration expenses - Taxes - Electricity, Telephone - Website Design & Maintenance) are covered by the event income (registration fees from the participants) and Foundation operating funds.
- Date: March 2, 2019
- Timings: Please check the AWM 2019 Schedule
- Dress Code: Award Recipients have to wear Formal Dress or thier National Costume. There are no restrictions to color or design. Audience attending only the ceremony can wear clothing of their own choice
- General Information: Each Award Winner name will be called and invited to receive their Award on stage. The foundation is arranged two official photographers to capture the moment. The same will be floated in the website and the link will be sent to participants on or before March 4, 2019.
Benefits of Winning
- It is an affirmation of excellence spurring further innovation and best practices.
- As an indicator of success, it enhances the reputation and improves the benchmark of the award winner.
- As a matter of pride and motivation, it raises the visibility of the success.
- The certificate, memento and photograph will be a testimony
- Public and Peer recognition of your achievements
Frequently Asked Questions - VIWA 2019!
Q1. The program? Ans: Venus International Women Awards (VIWA) scheme was instituted in the year 2016 by the Centre for Advanced Research and Design (CARD) of Venus International Foundation (VIF). It is presented yearly during the Annual Women's Meet (AWM) that is conducted during March month of the year. The scheme has a Criteria, Standards, Regulations, Nomination Application, Expert Committee and Judging Process etc that are governed by the Board of Trust
Q2. What are the eligibility criteria to apply for VIWA 2019? Ans: Please refer clause 3.1 and 3.2 of the Policy document
Q3. What are the VIWA process? Ans: Please refer clause 4.2 of the Policy document
Q4. How many entrants win VIWA Awards? Ans: For each discipline/subdivision (Eg. Distinguished Woman-Engineering), the expert committee will select 2 Nominees. However the Apex Committee reserve the rights to honour less or more than 2 nominees in any category who meet standards set by the expert committee.
Q5. Why the Winner has to Register for the AMW Program ? Ans: AWM is a self-supporting event. The registration fees are the major source of revenue for running the event. All the expenses of the events (Planning, Promotion & Publicity, Equipment/Major Rentals, Photography, Lunch and Breaks, Materials, Gifts/Premiums, Publications, Taxes, Execution and Miscellaneous Costs, Website & Its Maintenance etc) are covered by the event income (registration fees from the participants) and Foundation operating funds.
Q6. After registering for the AWM, if the Winner is unable to attend the same, how to get the Award ? Ans: We expect the Award Winner's presence on the day of Celebration. If not, She can can depute a person to get the Award during the ceremony. (or) VIWA team will send the Award Certificate, Medal and Memento via courier to the Winner's Address during the 2nd week of March 2019. However, as soon as the Winner register for the event, Her name will be appear in the Award Winners List, Her Profile will be uploaded in the Web page & Her details will be included in the VIWA Report