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SHER Guru Samman 2026 Trophy

SHER GURU SAMMAN – 2026

Excellence Awards in Health Education, Research & Academic Leadership

Nominate Now Join WhatsApp Group Venue Location
Date
03 September 2026, Thursday
Time
5:00 PM onwards
Venue
Hotel The Eleganza, Jhajra, Dehradun
Last Date for Nomination
11 August 2026, Tuesday (Extended till 19 August 2026, Wednesday)

About SHER Guru Samman – 2026

SHER Guru Samman – 2026 is a prestigious national recognition initiative instituted by the Society of Health Education and Research (SHER) to honor outstanding educators, researchers, academic leaders, healthcare professionals, and institutions for their exceptional contributions to health education, scientific research, innovation, and academic excellence.

The award celebrates individuals whose dedication, leadership, and commitment have significantly strengthened the quality of education, research, patient care, professional development, and institutional growth. Through this initiative, SHER seeks to recognize excellence, inspire innovation, encourage collaborative research, and promote transformative leadership across the healthcare and higher education ecosystem.

The Guru Samman symbolizes respect for the teaching profession and acknowledges mentors who have devoted themselves to nurturing future healthcare professionals through excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation, and community service.

Objectives of SHER Guru Samman – 2026

  1. To recognize excellence in teaching, research, healthcare practice, innovation, and academic leadership across health sciences and allied disciplines.
  2. To honor outstanding educators, researchers, clinicians, administrators, and institutions for their significant contributions to higher education, healthcare, and scientific advancement.
  3. To promote a culture of quality, ethics, and academic excellence in educational institutions and healthcare organizations.
  4. To encourage research, innovation, and evidence-based practices that contribute to improving healthcare education, patient care, and public health outcomes.
  5. To inspire young faculty members, researchers, and healthcare professionals to pursue excellence, lifelong learning, and impactful scholarly contributions.
  6. To strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration among academicians, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and industry experts for advancing healthcare education and research.
  1. To acknowledge visionary academic leadership that drives institutional development, educational reforms, faculty empowerment, and quality assurance.
  2. To recognize community engagement and social responsibility through initiatives that improve health awareness, outreach services, and sustainable healthcare development.
  3. To provide a national platform for sharing best practices, innovative ideas, and successful models in health education, research, and academic administration.
  4. To foster professional networking and collaboration among higher education institutions, healthcare organizations, professional bodies, and research communities across India.
  5. To encourage continuous professional development and motivate institutions to adopt innovative teaching-learning methodologies, digital technologies, and outcome-based education.
  6. To celebrate the spirit of the Guru (Teacher) by honoring mentors whose dedication, integrity, and leadership have shaped future healthcare professionals and strengthened the nation's academic and healthcare ecosystem.

Patron, Chief Guest & Guest of Honour(s)

Prof. (Dr.) Ranjit Singh
Patron
Prof. (Dr.) Ranjit Singh
Dean, Health Sciences and Former Vice Chancellor, Shobhit University, Saharanpur
Prof. (Dr.) Durgesh Pant
Chief Guest
Prof. (Dr.) Durgesh Pant
Director General, Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun
Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Upadhyay
Guest of Honour
Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Upadhyay
Registrar, Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun
Prof. (Dr.) Kumud Upadhyaya
Guest of Honour
Prof. (Dr.) Kumud Upadhyaya
Head, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumayun University, Nainital
Prof. (Dr.) Divya Negi
Guest of Honour
Prof. (Dr.) Divya Negi
State Media Coordinator, BJP Mahila Morcha, Uttarakhand
Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Kumar Varshney
Guest of Honour
Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Kumar Varshney
Former Adviser and Head, International Cooperation, DST
Convener(s)
Prof. (Dr.) Manish Kumar Mishra
Director, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Motherhood University, Roorkee, U.K.
 
Prof. (Dr.) Tulsi Bisht
Maharaja Agarsen Himalayan Garhwal University, Pauri Garhwal, U.K.
Co-Convener – Prof. (Dr.) Mohit Gupta, Registrar, Guru Nanak College, Dehradun, U.K.

Award Categories

Interested candidates must first submit the Nomination Form by selecting their appropriate award category.

  • Best Teacher Award
  • Outstanding Academician Award
  • Excellence in Health Education Award
  • Distinguished Faculty Award
  • Young Faculty Excellence Award

  • Best Researcher Award
  • Young Researcher Award
  • Excellence in Scientific Research Award
  • Innovation in Healthcare Education Award
  • Research Excellence Award
  • Best Publication Award

  • Academic Leadership Award
  • Outstanding Institutional Leader Award
  • Excellence in Educational Administration Award
  • Visionary Education Leader Award

  • Outstanding Healthcare Professional Award
  • Excellence in Clinical Practice Award
  • Public Health Excellence Award
  • Community Healthcare Service Award

  • Best Postgraduate Research Scholar Award
  • Best Ph.D. Research Scholar Award
  • Young Healthcare Professional Award
  • Emerging Scientist Award

  • Best Health Sciences Institution Award
  • Excellence in Research Institution Award
  • Innovation in Health Sciences Education Award

  • Women Achiever Award
  • Social Service Excellence Award
  • Excellence in Community Outreach Award
  • Outstanding Contribution to Health Education Award
  • SHER Excellence Award (For SHER Life Members only)
Candidates shortlisted by the Selection Committee will receive an official email with further instructions for payment of the nomination fee.

Nomination & Fee

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Nomination QR Code Open Nomination Form
Limited Seats – First Come, First Served
Nomination Fee
₹1,250
SHER Life Members
₹1,850
Others
Nomination Fee Includes
  • Welcome Kit
  • Award Certificate
  • Memento
  • Medal
  • Refreshments & Grand Dinner

Payment Details

Account NameSOCIETY OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (SHER)
Account Number0050907243
IFSC CodeKKBK0005166
BranchGMS Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
UPI ID0795167A0248229.bqr@kotak
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Payment QR Code Only for shortlisted candidates instructed to pay

Venue

Hotel The Eleganza
Hotel The Eleganza Banquet Hall
Hotel The Eleganza

Near Balaji Mandir, Jhajra, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248007

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Nomination is on a first-come, first-served basis

Limited seats available — register early to secure your participation.

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