Shri Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel

Hon'ble Health Minister, Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education at Higher and Technical Education, Law, Justice, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of Gujarat

The Stroke Innovation and Excellence Awards, a pivotal component of the National Stroke Summit 2023, organized by VOH (Voice of Healthcare) and endorsed by ISA (Indian Stroke Association), aim to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of stroke care, research, and innovation.

This prestigious event serves as a platform to honor the dedication and innovation of individuals and organizations committed to advancing stroke prevention, treatment, and support, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes and quality of life for stroke survivors worldwide.

Through these awards, we aspire to inspire further progress and collaboration in the global stroke community.

Stage I: Jury Evaluation

Formation of Expert Jury: A panel of esteemed experts from various regions across the country will be carefully selected. Each member of the jury will possess extensive knowledge and experience in the field of stroke care, research, and innovation.

Assignment of Entries: The entries received for each award category will be distributed among the jury members based on their areas of expertise. This ensures that each entry is evaluated by experts who have a deep understanding of the specific category's criteria.

Evaluation Criteria: Clear and specific evaluation criteria will be provided for each award category. These criteria will align with the objectives and goals of the awards, emphasizing the key qualities and contributions that are being recognized.

Scoring Process: Jury members will individually evaluate and rate each entry against the criteria specified for their assigned category. They will provide detailed assessments of how well each entry aligns with the criteria.

Stage II: Calculation of Final Scores

Tallying Scores: After all the entries have been evaluated by the respective jury members, the scores will be tallied for each entry. This involves adding up the individual scores provided by each juror.

Percentage Score: To normalize the scores and ensure fair comparison across different categories, a percentage score will be calculated for each entry. This percentage score reflects how well an entry performed in relation to the maximum possible score in its category.

Unanimous Decision: To determine the award winner in each category, the jury will engage in deliberations. They will consider the percentage scores and engage in discussions to reach a unanimous decision. This process ensures that the winner is selected based on a consensus among the experts.

Announcement: Once a unanimous decision has been reached, the winners will be announced at the Stroke Innovation and Excellence Awards ceremony, as part of the National Stroke Summit. The winners will be celebrated for their exceptional contributions to stroke care and innovation.

Nominees must have a running unit in India during the review period (September 15th, 2023 – October 15th ) to be eligible for nomination.

Ensure that the nomination form is fully and accurately filled out before proceeding with the payment. There won't be an option to edit the form after payment.