Submission of Nomination Form is extended until Sept.30

The prestigious award for Leadership and Innovations for Development Relevant to Science Education or simply Gawad LIDER will be launched in recognition of the outstanding contributions of individuals and institutions in improving the quality of science and technology education in the country by the Science Education Institute (SEI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Cash awards ranging from P 75,000 to P 150,000 will also be given to the individuals and institutions chosen by the distinguished members of the Board of Judges. Nominations may be submitted by heads of institutions, community leaders, organizations or individuals during the first quarter of 2007. The awards will be conferred in July 2007 in time for the annual National Science and Technology Week Celebration or NSTW.

In particular, exemplary leadership award will be given to individuals and institutions who have demonstrated sustained leadership capability through the conduct of a project with significant impact on science education. Innovation awards on the other hand, will be given to individuals or groups/institutions who have introduced science and technology-based innovation or invention that contributed to the advancement of education. Innovation refers to the enhancement of an existing gadget, equipment, devices or product or procedure that has resulted in higher efficiency, greater effectiveness, and increased productivity as applied to education.

Nominees shall undergo the pre-qualification and national selection stages to determine the final set of awardees. Nomination forms and other details of the awards may be obtained at http://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/gawadlider . Information are also available through posters and brochures which will be distributed to selected cooperating institutions. (Ruby Roan-Cristobal- S&T Media Service).