Scholics Academic Awards
The Scholics Academic Award, presented by the Society of Agriculture and Business Management (SABM)—an initiative by Scholics Foundation—is an award recognizing outstanding contributions and excellence in agriculture, business management, and allied fields research and practice. These awards celebrate achievements across diverse categories, including agritech innovation, agriprenuership, academic research, and scientific advancements.
The award categories include
- Best Emerging Researcher Award
- Best Scientist Award
- Best Agripreneur Award
- Best Faculty Award
- Best Researcher Award
- Young Scientist Award
Applicants are evaluated by expert panels based on criteria such as innovation, impact, scalability, sustainability, academic excellence, leadership, and contribution to the agricultural sector. The award fosters motivation and recognition among scholars, entrepreneurs, and professionals, helping them gain visibility and encouragement for further advancements.
The Scholics Academic Award is a hallmark of recognition within ABMC and other Scholics-organized forums, reinforcing the society’s commitment to promoting research excellence, innovation, and knowledge dissemination in agriculture and business management disciplines. Winning the award empowers recipients to strengthen their academic and professional profiles and contributes to the community’s overall development.
This award program aligns closely with the themes and objectives of the ABMC conferences, such as the current focus on “Empowering Sustainable Agricultural Development through Leadership, Innovation, and Environmental Sustainability.
Criteria of Evaluation
Key evaluation points include:
- Educational qualifications and academic background
- Research projects completed or ongoing, including scope and relevance
- Number and quality of publications (journals, conferences, books)
- Presentations made at conferences, seminars, or workshops
- Awards, scholarships, and fellowships received previously
- Patents granted or applied for, if any
- Leadership roles held in academic, research, or professional organizations
- Contribution to agricultural innovation or business management practice
- Participation in community service or extension activities related to agriculture
- Evidence of interdisciplinary work and collaboration
- Impact of the candidate’s work on sustainable agricultural development or the environment