What are the Shilpkaar Awards?
The Shilpkaar Awards are special awards given to teachers at the Avishkaar League Internationals Final in January 2027. A shilpkaar is a craftsperson — and that is exactly what a great teacher is. They shape curiosity into skill, and students into innovators.
The nominations do not come from us. They come from the students who sat in those classrooms.
500+
Nominations received
100+
Teachers validated for voting
50,000+
Votes cast over 3 weeks
Numbers from last year's edition of the Shilpkaar Awards.
Meet last year's Shilpkaar Awardees
Shilpkaar Awards 2025
Winners video coming soon
How it Works
Stage 1 Nominations
Students nominate the teachers who deserve a Shilpkaar Award. Fill in the form below with your teacher's details and tell us why they are the best.
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Stage 2 Voting
Every nominated teacher is reviewed by the Avishkaar team for correctness and eligibility. The final list then opens up for voting amongst students.
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Results
The winners are announced and felicitated at the Avishkaar League Internationals Final in January 2027.
Nominate your Teacher
Stage 1 is open. Tell us about the teacher who deserves a Shilpkaar Award and our team will take it from there.
For example - Anjali Verma
For example - Physics Teacher, Robotics Coordinator, Principal
For example - Bloom Public School, New Delhi
Used only by the Avishkaar team to validate the nomination
Write at least 20 words about your teacher. Try to include unique things about them. 0 / 20 words