7 March 2020 at Green Park, Chennai City | Call for nominations vide F. No. VIF/CFN/WA/2020 opened on 7 August 2019
The VIWA 2020 invites nominations vide F. No. VIF/CFN/WA/2020 opened on 7 August 2019 from eligible individuals those are in 'Continuous Regular Service in Research or Academic Institution' in the age group of 24 - 65 years and working on the frontiers of Agricultural Sciences (AG), Engineering (EN), Health and Medical Sciences (HM), Humanities and Social Sciences (HS), Management (MG), Science (SC), Veterinary and Animal Sciences (VA).
This award is established in 2016 and has been conferred for a remarkable woman professional who demonstrated a track record of academic/research excellence in the field of science and technology that are reflected by the distinct innovations and initiatives.
- For each Category/Specialization/Subdivision (Eg. Lifetime Achievement in Engineering - Computer Science), 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.
This award is established in 2016 and has been conferred for a successful woman professional who made significant contribution in the field of science and technology and has exceptional record of significant contribution to the institute (demonstrated courage, creativity, excellence, originality and endurance).
- For each Category/Specialization/Subdivision (Eg. Distinguished Woman in Engineering - Computer Science), 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.
This award is established in 2016 and has been conferred for a dedicated woman professional working in the field of science and technology and has exceptional record of significant contribution to the institute (demonstrated courage, creativity, excellence, originality and endurance).
- For each Category/Specialization/Subdivision (Eg. Outstanding Woman in Science - Chemistry), 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.
This award is established in 2016 and has been conferred for a passionate and courageous woman professional working in the field of science and technology.
- For each Category/Specialization/Subdivision (Eg. Young Woman in Management - Finance), 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.