COEP | Alumni Association

Award_Nomination

Award Form

Selection Criteria For Award

Nominee Information

Award Type* Award Type is required

Nominee Name* Nominee Name is required

Nominee Email* Email Id is required

Nominee Phone* Phone Number is required

Current Organization* Please Enter Organization

Current Position* Please Enter Position

Degree* Please Select Degree

Department* Please Select Department

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Nominee Brief Description

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Supporting Documents (max 5MB & Only PDF/Word files)* Please upload valid files

Nominee Additional information

Please describe the nominee’s professional achievements and impact in their domain.

List awards, honors, patents files or recognitions the nominee has received. Description is required

How has the nominee contributed to innovation, leadership, or advancement in their industry? Description is required

Describe the nominee’s national/international reputation and influence. Description is required

In what ways has the nominee upheld the values and name of the alma mater? Description is required

Highlight initiatives taken by nominee to help students, Institute or Alumni association (Projects, sponsorships, scholarships, internship, placements, etc.) Description is required

Supporting documents or references (if any) Please upload valid files

Nominee Additional information

Describe the nominee’s bureaucratical ,professional or entrepreneurial accomplishments.

Name of Chapter and Office Bearers Description is required

Key initiatives/events organized in the last 2–3 years. Description is required

Describe the impact of these activities (alumni engagement, student support, fundraising, increase in official alumni membership, etc.) Description is required

Innovations in chapter operations (online events, mentorship programs, networking events etc.) Description is required

How has the chapter supported the institute’s vision or reputation? Description is required

Number of active members and frequency of meetings or activities Description is required

Attach photos/reports/media coverage (if available) Description is required

Nominator Information

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Nominator Organization*

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Purpose+

The Abhiman Award was instituted in 1993 by the COEP Alumni Association, in collaboration with the College of Engineering Pune (COEP), to honor and recognize distinguished alumni for their individual achievements, professional excellence, community service, and continued association with their alma mater.

In 2025, we expanded the recognition program by introducing three additional awards to celebrate alumni across diverse stages of their journey:

1.Prerana Award – Distinguished Service Award (Honoring an individual alumnus/alumna who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and support to the institute through sustained service and meaningful contributions).

2.Yuva Udyojak Award – Young Alumni Achiever Award (Recognizing an outstanding young entrepreneur (under the age of 40) who has demonstrated innovation, leadership, and significant achievements in their entrepreneurial journey)

3.Alumni Chapter Seva Award – Chapter Service Award (Presented to an individual who has made noteworthy contributions to the growth, engagement, and success of a COEP Alumni Chapter through dedicated service and leadership).

The Abhiman Award is presented by the COEP Alumni Association and is granted based on the merit and distinction of the nominees. The number of recipients may vary each year, depending on the nominations received.

2. Award Guidelines+

These awards recognize outstanding COEP alumni who have made exceptional contributions in their professions, brought honor to the institution, and demonstrated leadership, service, and integrity.

3. Eligibility Criteria:+

Must be a living alumnus/alumna of COEP who attended for at least one academic year.
Demonstrated excellence and recognition in their profession or life’s work.
Active participation in professional or community organizations.
High standards of integrity and character that reflect positively on COEP.
Leadership in both professional and community settings, with a commitment to philanthropy.
Continued engagement or support for COEP and its alumni network.

4. Method of Nomination+

Each nomination may include the following:

Completed Alumni Award Nomination Form
A detailed biography with supporting documents related to each award such as
- Turnaround, Increase in turnover, development, Launch of new product etc.
- Appointment on National/ International committees; UPSC, BIS, BEE, Planning Commission, BIS etc.
- Member of Director Board of an industry (size of Industry to be indicated)
- R&D Work – Patents held, Innovations, Software development
- Outstanding achievements in the field such as drama, music, dance, art, painting etc.
- Contribution in professional bodies such as IE(I), CSI, BAI, IETE, CII, ASME, ACI etc.
- National and International level Awards
- Contribution to COEP through lectures, placement, personal service, donations, etc.
- Articles, resumes, press releases, video links, recommendation letter, etc.

5. Presentation of Awards+

Awards will be presented annually during Engineers’ Day celebrations on September 15 at COEP. Each recipient will be honored with a traditional Pagadi and an Award Plaque.

6. Timeline+

July 28: Last date for nominations
July 29–August 14: Review of nominations by the Selection Committee
August 15: Finalization of awardees
August 16: Notification to recipients
September 15: Award ceremony at COEP on Engineers’ Day

7. Selection Process+

The selection committee, comprising representatives from the university administration and alumni association, will evaluate nominations confidentially. All nominations not selected will remain active and eligible for consideration for the next three years.