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Young Achievers Awards

Young Achievers Awards honor talented artistes under 35 who have made significant contributions to tiatr, its music, and song for at least 10 years. Awardees receive a memento, citation, and cash bursary, with a recognition ceremony held annually on November 16, celebrating their artistic achievements across various platforms, including All India Radio and Doordarshan.

State Composite

States / UT: Goa

Nodal department: Art, Culture and Museums Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Sports & Culture

Sub-categories: Culture

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Artist, Youth, Award, Culture, Achievement

Details

The scheme "Young Achievers Awards" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to recognize young talented artistes who have contributed and continue to work for the development of tiatr, its song and music, and have enriched Konkani Tiatr and Song through All India Radio, Doordarshan and other platforms at national and international levels. The scheme provides recognition through awards consisting of a memento, citation and cash burse, given to one male and one female artiste annually. The scheme also provides a special honour function held on 16th November on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Regina Fernandes, the First Lady of the Tiatr Stage.

Benefits

  • Award Components: The Young Achievers Award consists of a memento a Citation and a Cash Burse as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa. Recognition Ceremony: Selected artistes are honoured at a special function on 16th November on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Regina Fernandes the First Lady of the Tiatr Stage. Annual Awards: The award is given to a male and a female artiste every year. The selected artistes must be compulsorily present in person to receive the award

Award Components: The Young Achievers Award consists of a memento, a Citation and a Cash Burse as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
Recognition Ceremony: Selected artistes are honoured at a special function on 16th November on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Regina Fernandes, the First Lady of the Tiatr Stage.
Annual Awards: The award is given to a male and a female artiste every year.
*The selected artistes must be compulsorily present in person to receive the award.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be not more than 35 years of age.
  • The applicant must have contributed in the field of tiatr for at least 10 years.
  • The applicant must have performed in at least 15 tiatrs.
  • The applicant's contribution should be considered in areas such as acting, script writing, directing, singing, lyricist work, set designing, etc.

Relaxation
The age limit may be relaxed if the health of the artiste is not well.

Selection Criteria

  • The applicant's contribution as an actor, script writer, director, singer, lyricist, set designer, etc.
  • The applicant should have received or won any awards in his/her field.
  • The applicant should have done any innovation on the tiatr stage.
  • The applicant, if a singer/musician, should have songs recorded on Compact Discs, Digital Versatile Discs, All India Radio, Doordarshan, online, etc.
  • The applicant should have acted/directed/sung/composed music/composed lyrics/designed sets/provided background music/designed light effects for dramas in other languages or in films.
  • The applicant, if script writer or lyricist, should have published any books of his/her scripts/lyrics.
  • The applicant, if a writer/director, should have written/directed at least 7 tiatrs.
  • The applicant's contribution in acting/singing/providing live music/stage setting/background music, providing lights, as a makeup artiste should be at least for 10 years and should have performed in at least 15 tiatrs.

Application Process

Offline

Selection for Young Achievers award is done through recommendation from individuals/institutions and also through advertisements in local newspapers. However, the Executive Board may also select the deserving artistes from outside the recommended list.
Step 1: Obtain Application Form
The applicant must visit the Tiatr Academy of Goa, and request for the application form.
Step 2: Fill the Mandatory Details
The applicant must fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). The form contains sections for both nominee details and recommender details.
Step 3: Sign and Submit Application
Both the applicant and recommender must sign the application form. The applicant must declare that they have read and understood the rules and that all information provided is true to the best of their knowledge.
Selection Process
The Executive Board will evaluate applications based on the stated criteria and may also select deserving artistes from outside the recommended list. Selection considers years of service, awards received, innovations, recordings, publications, and overall contribution to tiatr.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the minimum number of years I need to have been active in the field of tiatr before I can be considered eligible for this recognition?
You must have contributed in the field of tiatr for at least 10 years in areas such as acting, singing, providing live music, stage setting, background music, providing lights, or as a makeup artiste. <br>
Can I still apply if I am above 35 years of age but have health issues that have affected my career progression?
Yes, the age limit of 35 years may be relaxed if your health condition is not well, providing flexibility for deserving candidates facing health challenges. <br>
How many performances do I need to have completed in tiatrs to meet the minimum eligibility requirements for this award?
You must have performed in at least 15 tiatrs to be eligible for consideration, demonstrating substantial practical experience in the field. <br>
If I work as a writer or director, what is the minimum number of productions I need to have created to qualify for consideration?
As a writer or director, you should have written or directed at least 7 tiatrs to meet the eligibility criteria for this recognition. <br>
Will both male and female artistes receive equal recognition opportunities under this scheme, and how many awards are distributed annually?
Yes, the award is given to one male and one female artiste every year, ensuring equal recognition opportunities for both genders. <br>
What types of documentary evidence do I need to provide to prove my age during the application process?
You need to provide attested copies of birth certificate, school leaving certificates, passport, and driving license, with original documents required for verification purposes. <br>
Is it mandatory for me to be physically present at the award ceremony if I am selected as a recipient?
Yes, selected artistes must be compulsorily present in person to receive the award at the special function held on 16th November. <br>
What specific components will I receive as part of the recognition if I am selected for this prestigious award?
The Young Achievers Award consists of a memento, a Citation and a Cash Burse as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa. <br>
Can my innovative contributions to the tiatr stage be considered as part of the selection criteria even if I am relatively new?
Yes, any innovation you have done on the tiatr stage will be taken into consideration during the selection process along with other criteria. <br>
Do I need to have my songs or performances recorded on digital platforms or media to strengthen my application for this award?
If you are a singer or musician, having songs recorded on Compact Discs, Digital Versatile Discs, All India Radio, Doordarshan, or online platforms will be considered favorably. <br>
Can contributions I have made to dramas in other languages or films be counted towards my eligibility for this recognition?
Yes, your work in acting, directing, singing, composing music, composing lyrics, designing sets, providing background music, or designing light effects for dramas in other languages or films will be considered. <br>
What is the significance of the date chosen for the award ceremony and why is it held on that particular day?
The award ceremony is held on 16th November on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Regina Fernandes, who is recognized as the First Lady of the Tiatr Stage. <br>
If I have published books containing my scripts or lyrics, will this enhance my chances of being selected for this award?
Yes, if you are a script writer or lyricist who has published books of scripts or lyrics, this will be considered as part of your contribution to the field. <br>
Can I apply directly for this award or do I need someone to recommend me for consideration under this recognition scheme?
Selection is done through recommendations from individuals or institutions and through advertisements in local newspapers, though the Executive Board may also select deserving artistes from outside recommended lists. <br>

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