Award Tracks and Criteria
Award Tracks & Evaluation Criteria
Detailed framework of the award tracks and their evaluation criteria.
Faculty Award: Innovation and Excellence in Teaching
Main Topic 1: Using Technology in Teaching
Weight: 25%
Number of courses using learning management systems (LMS) like Blackboard, Moodle, etc.
Course reports / Screenshots / LMS usage stats
Use of virtual simulations or online labs in teaching
Simulation reports / Student feedback / Usage logs
Integration of educational apps and tools in classroom teaching
Lesson plans / App usage reports / Screenshots
Number of workshops attended/conducted on educational technology
Certificates / Workshop agendas
Evidence of using multimedia tools to enhance learning
Video recordings / Presentations / Student feedback
Main Topic 2: Advancement in Teaching
Weight: 20%
Implementation of innovative teaching strategies
Course materials / Peer review reports / Student outcomes
Updating teaching materials and aligning with modern trends
Syllabus / Course outline / Revision history
Adoption of interdisciplinary teaching methods
Course schedule / Collaborative teaching records
Contribution in curriculum development
Meeting minutes / Curriculum committee reports
Main Topic 3: Faculty Skills Development
Weight: 20%
Participation in faculty development programs/workshops
Certificates / Agendas
Conducting teaching-related workshops for colleagues
Invitations / Participant feedback
Enrolling in advanced degrees/certifications in education
Enrollment proof / Certificates
Mentorship or peer evaluation of teaching
Evaluation forms / Acknowledgments
Main Topic 4: Creativity in Teaching
Weight: 20%
Developing unique instructional materials
Teaching aids / Student feedback
Incorporation of gamification techniques
Game samples / Student evaluations
Designing project/problem-based learning activities
Project guidelines / Rubrics / Samples
Recognition or awards for creative teaching
Award letters / Photos / News articles
Main Topic 5: Learning & Teaching Activities
Weight: 15%
Number of involvements in preparing and/or updating learning outcomes in accordance with NCAAA requirements during the past two academic years
Course specifications / Course specification report / Field Experience report
Number of educational activities (theory and practical) conducted by the candidate during the past two academic years
Certificate / Assignment Letter / Approved Announcement / Block Book
Average of students’ feedback on teaching and assessment methodology quality
Course Evaluation Survey Report
Faculty Award: Innovation and Excellence in Research
Main Topic 1: Research-Based Learning & Teaching
Weight: 15%
Number of research-focused initiatives integrated into teaching practices (e.g., course-based undergraduate research experiences, research-oriented assignments) during the past two academic years
Course syllabi / Curriculum documents / Course reports
Number of participations for the assessment of students’ research work during the past two academic years
Assessment report
Number of students supervised for research project/thesis by the candidate during the last two academic years
Research supervisory assignment / Appreciation Certificates
Main Topic 2: Professional Development
Weight: 20%
Number of workshops related to research attended during the previous two academic years
Attendance certificates
Number of workshops related to research conducted by the candidate during the previous two academic years
Appreciation certificates
Active participation in collaborative research networks or academic research communities of practice
Membership proof / Meeting participation records / Collaborative project outputs
Contribution to institutional or national research capacity-building initiatives (e.g., serving on research committees, mentoring junior faculty in research)
Appointment letters / Committee minutes / Mentorship logs
Main Topic 3: Scholarly Activities
Weight: 35%
Amount of approved grants, during the past two academic years
Grant approvals
Number of research outcomes presented with students in any scientific meetings and conferences
Approved abstracts and posters / Conference Book
Number of published articles in refereed (ISI) journals during the past two academic years as the first/single author
Published manuscripts / Citation Link
Number of papers or reports presented (Oral/poster) prepared/presented by students at scientific meeting under supervision of the candidate during the past two academic years
Conference books / Approved abstracts
Number of books/chapters published or translated during the past two academic years
Books / links
Number of citations for the candidate during the past two academic years
Citation report
Number of patents, during the past two academic years
Certificates
Main Topic 4: Scientific Engagement
Weight: 30%
Number of journals considered the candidate as Editor-in-Chief (or equivalent)
Certificate / Invitations / Emails
Number of journals the candidate considered as a member of editorial board during the past two academic years
Journal / Certificate
International collaborations or cross-institutional research projects
Collaboration letters/ any supportive document
Public outreach or science communication activities (e.g., public talks, podcasts, media articles, research blogs)
Media links / Publications
Leadership in Building Research Ecosystems or Infrastructure (e.g. contributions to establishing or enhancing research labs, centers, or institutional systems that expand the capacity for innovation or interdisciplinary collaboration)
Project proposal / Institutional endorsement / Photos of facilities / Budget reports / Outcome summaries
Development of Research Tools, Models, or Frameworks (e.g. creation of original research instruments, methodologies, datasets, software, or theoretical frameworks that enable future studies or benefit the research community).
Software registration / User statistics / Framework documentation / Research methodology paper / Repository link
Faculty Award: Innovation and Excellence in Community Services
Main Topic 1: Community Engagement Activities
Weight: 30%
Number of community programs/campaigns organized or led (minimum 3 events in last 2 academic years)
Program reports / Certificates / Media coverage
Community impact reports submitted (minimum 2, using standardized format)
Impact evaluation reports / Beneficiary surveys
Number of students involved in community activities organized by faculty (at least 10 per academic year)
Attendance sheets / Student feedback / Participation certificates
Recognition received from external bodies for community service (at least 1 in last 2 years)
Award certificates / Appreciation letters
Innovative community partnerships established (e.g., with NGOs, local authorities, or industry to co-design community solutions)
MOUs / Partnership agreements / Project briefs
Use of technology or digital platforms to expand community reach and participation (e.g., mobile apps, social media campaigns)
Platform analytics / Screenshots / Usage reports
Main Topic 2: Capacity Building & Education
Weight: 25%
Number of awareness sessions or educational workshops/webinars conducted for the public (minimum 4)
Event flyers / Program Agendas / Certificates
Average participant satisfaction score ≥ 85% for public sessions
Survey summary / Feedback forms
Number of community-focused educational resources created (minimum 2 booklets/videos)
Copies of materials / URLs / QR codes
Development of sustainable educational models (e.g., train-the-trainer programs or reusable community toolkits)Program outlines / Training manuals / Evaluation reports
Collaborative initiatives integrating students as co-educators or facilitators in community training.
Student participation logs / Feedback / Photos
Main Topic 3: Professional Development Related to Community Service
Weight: 25%
Number of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshops related to community service attended (minimum 2)
Attendance certificates
Number of CPD workshops delivered by candidate (minimum 1 with evaluation ≥ 85%)
Workshop reports / Evaluation summaries
Average rating of delivered sessions ≥ 85% based on structured participant evaluation
Workshop evaluation reports
Membership or leadership in professional or civic organizations focusing on community engagement.
Membership cards / Appointment letters / Meeting minutes
Mentorship provided to colleagues or students in planning and implementing community initiatives.
Mentorship logs / Testimonies / Reports
Main Topic 4: Scholarly Activities in Community Service
Weight: 20%
Number of peer-reviewed publications or case studies on community service (minimum 1)
Published article / DOI / Journal link
Number of oral/poster presentations on community service (minimum 1)
Conference agenda / Abstracts
Approved community-based research projects (at least 1 in last 2 years)
IRB approvals / Grant letters
Development or contribution to policy briefs or recommendations derived from community research findings.
Policy documents / Submission letters / Acknowledgements
Undergraduate Student Award of Innovation and Excellence
Main Topic 1: Academic Excellence
Weight: 15%
GPA for the last academic year or cumulative GPA.
Transcript / Academic Record
Number of advanced-level or interdisciplinary courses completed.
Transcript / Course Registration Form
Academic honors or distinctions received.
Certificate of Honor / Dean’s List / Award Letter
Main Topic 2: Research Contributions
Weight: 25%
Number of published articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Copy of Published Articles / Journal Acceptance Letter
Number of conference presentations (oral or poster).
Conference Schedule / Certificate of Participation
Number of research projects involved in.
Research Proposal Approval / Lab Log / Supervisor Letter
Collaboration in interdisciplinary/multi-institutional research projects |
Project agreements, Reports, Publications
Mentoring other students in research projects
Supervision logs, Student testimonials, Certificates
Main Topic 3: Creativity and Innovation
Weight: 30%
Development of novel tools, models, or methods with clear impact
Project Report / Evidence of Novelty / Faculty Endorsement
Filing or issuance of patents / intellectual property rights
Patent Office Acknowledgment / IP Registration
First authorship of innovative or interdisciplinary research published in high-impact journals
Published Work / Impact Factor Evidence
Participation in innovation or entrepreneurship competitions
Certificate / Awards / Media Coverage
Implementation of unique solutions in community initiatives
Project Summary / Letters of Support / Photos or Media
Implementation of unique solutions in academic initiatives
Project Summary / Letters of Support / Photos or Media
Main Topic 4: Community Engagement
Weight: 15%
Participation in service programs or outreach
Participation Certificates / Supervisor Letter
Initiatives led or co-led that engage external or university communities
Project Summary / Photos / Newsletters
Mentorship other students in community service projects
Student logs, Feedback, Certificates
Main Topic 5: Leadership & Soft Skills
Weight: 15%
Leadership roles in student or academic committees
Leadership roles in student or academic committees
Participation or leadership in soft skills training or extracurricular activities
Participation or leadership in soft skills training or extracurricular activities
skill-building for others through developing or delivering programs/workshops to enhance others’ soft skills.
Training agendas, participant evaluations, photos
Postgraduate Student Award of Innovation and Excellence
Main Topic 1: Academic Excellence
Weight: 15%
GPA for the last academic year or cumulative GPA
Transcript / Academic Record
Number of advanced-level or interdisciplinary courses completed
Transcript / Course Registration Form
Academic honors or distinctions received
Certificate of Honor / Dean’s List / Award Letter
Main Topic 2: Research Contributions
Weight: 25%
Number of published articles in peer-reviewed journals
Copy of Published Articles / Journal Acceptance Letter
Number of conference presentations (oral or poster)
Conference Schedule / Certificate of Participation
Number of research projects involved in
Research Proposal Approval / Lab Log / Supervisor Letter
Collaboration in interdisciplinary/multi-institutional research projects
Project agreements, Reports, Publications
Mentoring other students in research projects
Supervision logs, Student testimonials, Certificates
Main Topic 3: Creativity and Innovation
Weight: 30%
Development of novel tools, models, or methods with clear impact
Project Report / Evidence of Novelty / Faculty Endorsement
Filing or issuance of patents / intellectual property rights
Patent Office Acknowledgment / IP Registration
First authorship of innovative or interdisciplinary research published in high-impact journals
Published Work / Impact Factor Evidence
Participation in innovation or entrepreneurship competitions
Certificate / Awards / Media Coverage
Implementation of unique solutions in community initiatives
Project Summary / Letters of Support / Photos or Media
Implementation of unique solutions in academic initiatives
Project Summary / Letters of Support / Photos or Media
Main Topic 4: Community Engagement
Weight: 15%
Participation in service programs or outreach
Participation Certificates / Supervisor Letter
Initiatives led or co-led that engage external or university communities
Project Summary / Photos / Newsletters
Mentorship other students in community service projects
Student logs, Feedback, Certificates
Main Topic 5: Leadership & Soft Skills
Weight: 15%
Leadership roles in student or academic committees
Leadership roles in student or academic committees
Participation or leadership in soft skills training or extracurricular activities
Participation or leadership in soft skills training or extracurricular activities
skill-building for others through developing or delivering programs/workshops to enhance others’ soft skills.
Training agendas, participant evaluations, photos
Administrative Staff Award of Innovation and Excellence
Main Topic 1: Operational Excellence & Innovation
Weight: 25%
Improved services or admin processes
Before/after KPIs, process docs, screenshots, manager note
Introduced cost/time-saving digital tools
Screenshots, usage data, users’ feedback
Led change in admin/service processes
Project timeline, reports, staff feedback
Applied new strategies to enhance procedures and performance
Implementation plans, results documentation, impact assessments
Enhanced user experience for students, faculty, or beneficiaries
Initiative reports, user surveys, testimonials
Main Topic 2: Professionalism & Leadership
Weight: 20%
Outstanding attendance and adherence to work hours
HR logs, punctuality records, biometric attendance
Effective communication with colleagues and supervisors
Peer/supervisor feedback, emails, commendations
Team leader, committee member, or coordinator
Assignment letters, meeting minutes, project roles
Participated in college events and committees
Invitations, schedules, event reports
Main Topic 3: Self-Development
Weight: 15%
Completed 25+ training hours annually (or 50+ in two years)
Certificates, HR training transcripts
Delivered or led training sessions or seminars
Presentation materials, event photos, evaluations
Active in professional or administrative communities
Memberships, publications, contributions
Main Topic 4: Problem-Solving & Impact Achievement
Weight: 20%
Solved operational problem with creative solution
Summary, results/impact reports, innovation descriptions
Contributed to high-impact projects
Initiative briefs, role confirmation, outcomes
Initiated cross-department collaboration to resolve complex operational challenges
Meeting minutes, collaboration logs, project outcome reports
Developed contingency or resilience plans to maintain operations during unexpected disruptions
Documented contingency plans, implementation reports, success metrics
Main Topic 5: Technology Utilization
Weight: 20%
Employed new tools/tech to streamline admin processes
Screenshots, reports, digital platform usage stats
Used innovative technologies to improve administrative workflows
Tech adoption results, before/after comparisons
Used technology to enhance training or skill development, e.g., online simulations, e-learning modules, or interactive tutorials for staff/students
Platform usage data, completion certificates, participant feedback, engagement metrics
Applied technology for knowledge management and resource sharing, e.g., creating digital repositories, shared libraries, or searchable databases for faculty and students
Screenshots of platforms, access logs, number of resources uploaded/downloaded, user feedback
Healthcare Staff Award of Innovation and Excellence
Main Topic 1: Innovation in Clinical Training
Weight: 20%
Implementation of scenario-based immersive training sessions that replicate real-life clinical emergencies
Session plans, simulation recordings, student performance metrics
Introduction of adaptive learning technologies to personalize clinical skills training
Platform usage reports, improvement scores, student feedback
Development of interdisciplinary skill-building modules integrating nursing, medicine, and allied health
Module content, enrollment data, cross-department feedback
Piloting mobile app-based clinical case studies for remote or self-directed learning
App usage logs, student engagement stats, assessment outcomes
Main Topic 2: Curriculum and Academic Development
Weight: 15%
Design of modular micro-courses targeting high-demand clinical competencies
Course content, enrollment records, assessment results
Integration of AI-assisted diagnostic tools into teaching to enhance clinical reasoning
Lab session reports, student performance, feedback forms
Development of competency-based assessment rubrics aligned with international standards
Assessment tools, approval memos, student evaluation results
Main Topic 3: Research Contributions & Impact
Weight: 20%
Leading applied clinical research projects that address local healthcare challenges
Project proposals, research outputs, community impact data
Translation of research findings into institutional clinical protocols
Published protocols, adoption reports, citations
Participation in multi-center collaborative research
Collaboration agreements, joint publications, funding confirmations
Mentoring students in research-to-practice projects
Supervision logs, student reports, implementation evidence
Main Topic 4: Mentorship & Leadership in Clinical Education
Weight: 15%
Development of structured peer mentoring programs for clinical students
Program documentation, mentee feedback, participation records
Leading faculty development workshops to improve clinical teaching skills
Workshop schedules, attendance lists, evaluation summaries
Recognition for outstanding mentorship via internal or external awards
Certificates, letters of appreciation, formal nominations
Main Topic 5: Community health engagement
Weight: 15%
Initiation of targeted community health campaigns for preventive care
Campaign plans, participation data, pre/post surveys
Development of digital tools or platforms for community health education
Platform analytics, content reach, engagement metrics
Collaboration with local health authorities or Non-Governmental Organizations to enhance service delivery
Partnership letters, reports, outcome metrics
Main Topic 6: Evaluation and Feedback
Weight: 15%
Implementation of continuous performance dashboards for student tracking
Dashboard screenshots, analytics, improvement trends
Introduction of structured reflective feedback sessions post-training
Session logs, student reflections, progress documentation
Development of peer and self-assessment tools for clinical competency evaluation
Assessment forms, scoring sheets, validation reports