Dubai: It was an evening of emotion and entertainment for the High Achievers of Grade 12 from CBSE Board across Middle East as they were awarded for their exceptional performance in the recently declared Grade 12 results at 3rd Big Idea Middle East Education Awards 2016 held at Manipal University Auditorium, Dubai.
3rd Big Idea Middle East Education Awards 2016 held on June 3, 2016 was a celebration of success of Grade 12 students from Indian Board across Middle East who passed out, this year.
The initiative was a celebration of success and the students were nominated by their respective schools under the following categories Overall Toppers, Stream Toppers, School Toppers and 100% Marks in a Subject. For the 1st time ever, over 900 High Achievers from CBSE Board across Middle East were honored under one roof. This was coupled with another record breaking feat where 24 students with 100 percent Marks in a Subject were felicitated.
While the Best School Award was bagged by Abu Dhabi Indian School, Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Girls) were the 1st Runner Up followed by Indian School, Al Ghubra, Muscat who were the 2nd Runner Up. The Award was given on the basis of school having maximum nominees in the Top 100.
Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Guest, Dr. S. V. Kota Reddy, Academic President at Manipal University, Dubai said “Manipal University Dubai takes pride in felicitating those students who have excelled in the Class 12 Board exams. We have always been on the forefront in recognizing talent and academic brilliance and we are delighted to extend scholarships to the winners. Dr S.V. Kota Reddy also advised the students on how to select the right University for their Higher Education. He also emphasized on the necessity to focus on overall personality development along with Academics while pursuing their Higher Education.”
Shradheya Thakre from Bhavan’s Kuwait, won the Overall Topper Award followed by Harsh Goel from Delhi Private School, Dubai who was the 1st Runner Up. For the 2nd Runner Up position there was a tie between Rushali Grandhe from Abu Dhabi Indian School & Duvvuri Rohini Pratyusha from Bhavan’s Kuwait.
“The students have toiled hard for their success. This platform was an opportunity to acknowledge the excellence & achievement in academics of these students across Middle East and wish them the very best as they step into their College Life.” said Reena Banerjee, Founder & Idea Director of Big Idea who had conceived this initiative.
Besides Citation, Trophies and Medals, Manipal University, Dubai offered Scholarships to all the Winners.
A musical act presented by students from Manipal University Dubai, Zee TV Asia’s Singing Superstar Sensation, Yasmina Alidodova, Suchetha Satish along with renowned Kathak maestro Nishi Singh Kathak and her Team mesmerised the audience.
It was an evening dedicated to the high achievers and saw the students & their parents filled with emotions as the awardees were felicitated.
