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I. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VIWA 2027 NOMINATION

A distinguished working professional may nominate an Eligible Individual for the VIWA 2027, or may submit a Self-Nomination for consideration. To ensure a comprehensive and professional assessment of each nomination, the following documents are required to be submitted along with the nomination:

VIWA 2027 Nomination Form
The duly completed and signed VIWA 2027 Nomination Form, providing all required particulars of the nominee and nominator.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A comprehensive and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae of the nominee. The CV may be submitted in any professional format and may extend to any number of pages, as appropriate to the nominee’s career and accomplishments.

Recent Passport-Size Photograph
One recent, high-resolution passport-size photograph of the nominee.

Academic Qualification
A clear copy of the Ph.D. degree certificate or equivalent highest academic qualification certificate, as applicable.

Professional Affiliation
A clear copy of the nominee’s current workplace/organizational identification card (ID) or equivalent official proof of professional affiliation.

Note:
All documents should be clear, legible, authentic, and submitted in accordance with the prescribed VIWA 2027 nomination requirements. The organizers reserve the right to request additional supporting documents or clarifications, wherever considered necessary for the evaluation of the nomination.

II. ACCESS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

Download the official documents below:

[Download Nomination Form ]

[Download Policy Document]

For complete details regarding the nomination process, eligibility criteria, guidelines, and award policies, please refer to the official documents.

III. MODE OF SUBMISSION

All nominations for VIWA 2027 shall be submitted electronically to the following official email addresses:

viwa2027@venusinfo.org
AND
directorvifindia@gmail.com

IV. IMPORTANT SUBMISSION NOTES

a) Paperless Submission
VIWA 2027 follows an exclusively digital nomination process. Submission of a hard copy of the nomination or supporting documents is not required.

b) Compliance with Guidelines
Only nominations that fully comply with the prescribed eligibility criteria, submission requirements, documentation standards, and nomination guidelines will be considered for processing and review. Incomplete or non-compliant nominations will not be accepted.

c) Acknowledgement of Receipt
An official acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to the nominator by email within three (3) working days of successful receipt of the nomination. All nominations are subject to verification and compliance with the official VIWA 2027 nomination guidelines.

VIWA 2027 — NOMINATION, EVALUATION AND AWARD PROCESS

This section presents the complete VIWA 2027 process, outlining the key stages from the receipt and screening of nominations through evaluation, selection, official announcement, and the Award Presentation Ceremony.

Step 1 — Receipt & Preliminary Screening
All nomination documents received by the VIWA 2027 Secretariat will undergo a formal preliminary screening to verify completeness, eligibility, and compliance with the prescribed nomination requirements.

Step 2 — Official Acknowledgement
An official acknowledgement confirming receipt of the nomination will be communicated to the respective Nominee.

Step 3 — Verification of Credentials — If Required
Where necessary, the VIWA 2027 Secretariat may request documentary evidence or supporting proof for academic, professional, research, institutional, or other credentials and achievements stated in the submitted Curriculum Vitae.

Step 4 — Due Diligence & Committee Evaluation
The submitted documents and credentials will be cross-verified through an appropriate due-diligence process. Eligible nominations will subsequently be placed before the designated VIWA 2027 Evaluation Committee for consideration.

Step 5 — Official Selection Communication
Nominees selected through the evaluation process will receive an official communication from the VIWA 2027 Secretariat confirming their selection.

Step 6 — Official AWM 2027 Registration
Selected Nominees will be required to complete the prescribed AWM 2027 Registration formalities.

Step 7 — Official Announcement of Awardees
The final list of VIWA 2027 Award Winners will be formally published on the Official VIWA Webpage following completion of the selection and verification process.

Step 8 — Formal Award Winner Notification
Each Award Winner will receive an official congratulatory communication containing relevant information concerning the award and the Award Presentation Ceremony.

Step 9 — Award Presentation Ceremony
The distinguished VIWA 2027 Awardees will be formally honoured at the Award Presentation Ceremony, recognizing their outstanding achievements, contributions, leadership, and enduring impact.

Step 10 — Official Post-Award Publication
A curated official summary of AWM 2027, including the distinguished Awardees and highlights of the ceremony, will be published through the Official Webpage.

Note:
VIWA 2027 is committed to maintaining a process founded on integrity, transparency, professional due diligence, excellence, and international standards of recognition.

Questions

For more information about the 12th Women Awards – VIWA 2027 submission and selection process, contact the

Office of the Chairman,
Venus International Foundation,
No.1, Ganesh Nagar Main Road, Adambakkam,
Chennai – 600088, Tamilnadu, India
Tel: 044 – 22531502
Mobile: +91 9840556456
Email: contact@venusinfo.org
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JUDGING CRITERIA

Independent Peer Review
The VIWA 2027 judging process shall be conducted through a rigorous and independent peer-review mechanism. An eminent panel of experts representing diverse disciplines, professional backgrounds, and areas of expertise shall evaluate each submission independently. Each entry shall be assessed on a scale of 0 to 100, in accordance with the prescribed evaluation criteria, with due consideration given to the nominee’s overall distinction, impact, originality, and sustained contribution.

Evaluation, Consolidation and Final Selection
The Venus International Foundation (VIF) shall consolidate and review the scores received from the expert panel to determine the outcome in each award category. The decision of the duly constituted expert panel, following the prescribed evaluation process, shall be final and binding. For each category or discipline—for example, Outstanding Researcher – Science—the Expert Committee shall ordinarily identify three distinguished nominees who most clearly demonstrate the requisite standards of excellence.

Discretion to Recognise Exceptional Merit
While three nominees shall ordinarily be selected in each category, the Apex Committee reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to honour fewer or more than three nominees where the quality, distinction, and demonstrated achievements of the nominees warrant such recognition. Any such decision shall be guided by the exceptional standards and benchmarks established by the Expert Committee.

Multiple Nominations
Where an individual is nominated concurrently for two or more awards, the Expert Committee shall exercise its considered discretion to determine the most appropriate category in which the nominee’s achievements and contributions are best represented. Where appropriate, the nomination may be reassigned to the category that most accurately reflects the nominee’s principal distinction.

Reclassification of Nominations
If, during the evaluation process, a nominee is found to fulfil the eligibility and excellence criteria of an award category other than the one for which the nomination was originally submitted, the Expert Committee may, at its discretion, reclassify and transfer the nomination to the most appropriate category. Such reclassification shall be undertaken solely in the interest of ensuring that exceptional merit is evaluated and recognised within the category most commensurate with the nominee’s accomplishments.

IMPORTANT DATES (Revised)

Entries open	18 April 2026
Closing date	25 September 2026
To submit the supporting documents	27 September 2026
Announcement of Winners	On or before 6 October 2026
Award Presentation	6 March 2027

ENTRY CONDITIONS

ENTRY BY INVITATION ONLY

Comfort • Safety • Dignity • Enjoyment

To preserve the comfort, safety, dignity and enjoyment of every delegate and guest, all persons attending the event are requested to observe the following conditions.

Entry to the venue is strictly subject to compliance with these conditions.

Your cooperation is sincerely appreciated in helping us create an elegant, secure, respectful and memorable experience for all.

I. ENTRY & ACCESS

✔ Registered Delegates may collect their VALID ENTRY TICKET from the Registration Desk.

✔ Guests and Accompanying Persons must be in possession of a VALID ENTRY TICKET to gain access to the Event Hall.

✔ Delegates may obtain the required number of Entry Tickets for their accompanying guests/persons from the Registration Desk, subject to the event's registration requirements.

✔ A valid Entry Ticket and the prescribed official event identification/wristband must be retained throughout the event.

II. REFUSAL OF ENTRY & EJECTION

For the protection and security of all attendees, the Organisers reserve the right to refuse admission or require a person to leave the venue in circumstances including, but not limited to:

✔ Failure to produce or display a VALID ENTRY TICKET upon request.

✔ Failure to wear or display the official event wristband / ID Card as required.

✔ Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the venue or restricted areas.

✔ Engaging in disruptive, threatening, inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour.

✔ Failing to comply with reasonable instructions issued by Event Security, Organisers or authorised Event Staff.

✔ Refusing to comply with applicable security or safety procedures.

Security & Personal Belongings

Guests are requested to remain responsible for their personal belongings at all times. Valuables and personal possessions should not be left unattended.

For security purposes, bags and personal belongings may be subject to reasonable security inspection prior to entry, during the event, or upon departure.

Refusal to comply with a security inspection may result in refusal of entry or removal from the venue. The Organisers shall not be responsible for loss, theft or damage to unattended personal belongings.

III. DRESS CODE

Elegant • Professional • Respectful

Professional presentation forms an important part of the character and ambience of this distinguished event.

All Delegates, Guests and Accompanying Persons are expected to appear in appropriate, dignified and well-presented attire consistent with the nature and stature of the occasion.

Attire should conform to a reasonable standard of decency, decorum and professionalism appropriate to the event.

The Organisers reserve the right to address attire that is considered inappropriate for the occasion or inconsistent with the standards of the event.

IV. CODE OF CONDUCT

Respect • Inclusion • Integrity • Collaboration

The quality of an event is shaped not only by its programme, but also by the conduct, courtesy and consideration of everyone who participates in it. We therefore request every delegate and guest to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, dignity, mutual respect and responsible participation.

Courtesy & Consideration

• Please be considerate of fellow delegates and speakers when using mobile devices.

• During Technical Sessions, Ceremonies and Formal Proceedings, mobile phones should be switched off or placed on silent mode.

• Please respect the programme schedule, speakers, fellow participants and the event environment.

• Exercise thoughtfulness and courtesy in your words, actions and interactions.

• Refrain from behaviour, language or conduct that is demeaning, discriminatory, intimidating, abusive, disruptive or disrespectful.

An Inclusive & Welcoming Environment

Venus is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone, irrespective of gender, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, religion or absence of religious belief.

Every participant is expected to contribute to an atmosphere in which individuals can participate freely, confidently and respectfully.

Active & Authentic Participation

We encourage all participants to engage in an authentic, constructive, active and collaborative manner, contributing positively to the intellectual, professional and social spirit of the event.

Shared Responsibility

Please remain mindful of your surroundings and the wellbeing of fellow participants. If you observe conduct that may constitute a violation of these standards or compromise the safety, dignity or wellbeing of others, kindly bring it promptly to the attention of the Event Organisers or authorised Event Staff.

OUR SHARED COMMITMENT

Every guest matters. Every interaction matters.

By attending this event, you join us in upholding an environment defined by excellence, respect, inclusion, safety and gracious hospitality. We thank you for your understanding, cooperation and commitment to making this a truly distinguished and memorable occasion.

Question	Answer
1. What are the Women Awards?	The Venus International Women Awards (VIWA) scheme was instituted in the year 2016 by the Centre for Women Development of Venus International Foundation (VIF), are presented yearly during the Annual Women's Meet. The scheme has a Policy, Nomination Form, and Judging Process etc that are governed by the Board of Trust. The Award is a Certificate. It Recognizes Individuals for their Quality, Reliability and Competence to Apply Knowledge and Skills to carry out specific tasks.
2. What are the eligibility criteria for VIWA 2027?	Please refer clause 3 and 4 of the policy document
3. How many entrants are honoured with a VIWA Award?	For each category/discipline (Eg. Outstanding Woman Researcher – Computer Science) the expert committee will select 3 nominees. However the Apex Committee reserve the rights to honour less or more than 3 nominees in any category who meet standards set by the expert committee.
4. What are the VIWA process?	Please refer clause 8 of the policy document
5.Why must a selected nominee of VIWA 2027 register for the AWM Programme?	The AWM is organized every year at Chennai city and it is a self-supporting event. The Meet registration fees are major source of revenue for running the event. All the expenses (Administrative – Materials and Hall – Service Tax and Accounting – Website Design and Maintenance) of the meet are covered by event income (registration fees from participants) and Foundation operating funds. Click here to know more information on Event Registration Fee
6. If the Award Winner is unable to attend the Award Ceremony in person after completing the AWM registration, how may the Winner receive the Award?	We expect the Award Winner's presence on the day of Ceremony. In case, if the Winner is unable to attend, She can choose any 'ONE/TWO' of the following options to receive the VIWA Award.
6.1 Depute a Person	She can DEPUTE A PERSON to current year 'VIWA 2027' Ceremony
6.2 In Absentia Category	In this case, the VIWA Team will send a Soft Copy of the Award Certificate during 3rd week of March 2027 and the Hard Copy of the Award Certificate via courier to the Winner's Address during the 4th week of March 2027
6.3 Receive the Award in person during next year '13th Women Awards' (or later on at 14th Women Awards) Ceremony	The '12th Women Awards – VIWA 2027' winner can attend next year '13th Women Awards' (or later on at 14th Women Awards) Ceremony; and can "Receive the Award in Person" under the Past Awardee Category. An official invitation letter, to join for '13th Women Meet' (or 14th Women's Meet) will be communicated prior to the event. In this option, she need not register for 13th AWM (or 14th AWM). In this case, the VIWA team will send a Soft Copy of the Award Certificate during 2nd week of March 2027 and the Hard Copy of the Award Certificate via courier to the winner's address during the 4th week of March 2027.
6.4 Depute a representative to attend the forthcoming '13th Women Awards' (or alternatively, the 14th Women Awards) Ceremony	The '12th Women Awards – VIWA 2027' Winner can attend next year '13th Women Awards' (or later on at 14th Women Awards) Ceremony; and can "Receive the Award in Person" under the Past Awardee Category. An Official Invitation Letter, to join for '13th Women's Meet' (or 14th Women's Meet) will be communicated prior to the Event. In this option, she need not register for 13th AWM (or 14th AWM). In this case, the VIWA Team will send a Soft Copy of the Award Certificate during 2nd week of March 2027 and the Hard Copy of the Award Certificate via courier to the Winner's Address during the 4th week of March 2027.