Department of Science and Technology (DOST) eyes for science champions, as the searchfor the country’s top science educators is on. Science Education Institute announces the 2nd Gawad Leadership and Innovations for Development Relevant to Science Education or Gawad LIDER.
On its second search, SEI Director Dr. Ester B. Ogena said the Gawad LIDER becomes more prestigious with higher prices at stake. For the 2nd Gawad LIDER, prizes are pegged at P200,000 and a medal for winners in the Exemplary Leadership and Innovation Award Categories.
The Exemplary Leadership Award is conferred to individuals and institutions/organizations that have consistently demonstrated leadership qualities leading to improvements in the field of education in the sciences which have generated nationwide impact.
On the other hand, the Innovation Award is given to an individual or institution for the introduction of a technology-based innovation that benefits education in the sciences.
Any head of an institution, community leaders, organization or individuals may nominate an individual or institution/organization for the Gawad LIDER awards. Nomination and application forms may be obtained from the SEI office and at the DOST Regional Offices.
Deadline of submission of nomination is on January 15, 2010 at the DOST Regional Offices and January 31, 2010 at the SEI office. (PIA-MMIO)