General:

The Neelesh Gupta Memorial Award is named in honor of a former Mukul Hindi School student and beloved son of Ottawa's Indian community. His strength of character and his indomitable spirit continues to permeate the essence of each and every student who passed through these corridors of learning. The Neelesh Gupta Award will be presented to one (1) student of Mukul Hindi School at the Annual Function. It is hoped that this student will be a true role model for other students of Mukul Hindi School. Let this Award continue to represent all qualities of Neelesh and be awarded to the student who satisfies the following criteria.

Eligibility:

• Enrolled as a student in good standing with Mukul Hindi School for 2 years
• Student must be a graduating student in level 7 of the school. If there is not enough competition, then other (non-graduating) student of next highest level may be included for award competition 

Criteria:

• The student must have achieved the highest overall average based on assignments, homework and class exams. In the event of a mathematical tie, attendance will be used as the deciding factor
• The student must have participated in the cultural events hosted by the Mukul Hindi School such as Holi, Diwali and annual functions
• The student must have demonstrated respect for his/her community, peers, teachers and Mukul Hindi school
• The test will be conducted as follows:
• The Committee will create a 'Selection Team' comprising of the educational coordinator and one other Committee member
• The test will be conducted on 3rd Saturday of April during the Hindi School hours as follows:
  • No advance notice will be given to teachers or students
  • Teacher of the Level 7 will nominate two or three students to write the test
  • The Selection Team will conduct the test and give a topic on the spot and let the candidates write for 15-20 minutes
  • The Selection Team will then evaluate and decide the winner for each award based on expression, ideas, grammar, and writing and average the scores

Prize:

• It may be presented by a special guest, member of the Committee, teacher or principal of the student, or any member of the Indian community
• The recipient will receive a trophy identify the following:
  • The name of the Award - Neelesh Gupta Memorial Award
  • The name of the recipient - selected by the Committee
  • The date the prize is awarded - does not necessarily have to be exact
  • A brief note describing Neelesh