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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

 
Last updated on : December 17, 2025 4:45pm