Guruji Service Awards

Nominate Someone

Know someone whose work deserves recognition? Nominate them for one of the seven GSA categories — as a family member, teacher, colleague, or community member — or submit a Board / Selection Committee referral. This page checks the date automatically — the form below unlocks itself every December 1 and locks again every following May 31. Awards are declared July 7.

🎂 Nominee Ages 13–40 🗂️ 7 Categories 🤝 Third-Party & Committee Referrals

Nominating yourself instead? Use the Application Form →

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🎉 Nominations Are Open!

This cycle closes May 31

Complete the nomination below. The nominee will be contacted directly to confirm interest and, if they choose to move forward, to complete the formal application with supporting documents. Final decisions for this cycle are locked in on July 7, every year, without exception — every nominee whose nomination advances is notified of the outcome.

Who's Nominating?

Your Relationship to the Nominee *

Your First Name *

Your Last Name *

Your Email *

Your Phone (optional)

Who Are You Nominating?

Nominee First Name *

Nominee Last Name *

Nominee's Age *

Best-known or approximate age is fine — eligibility is 13–40.

Award Category *

Nominee Email (if known)

Nominee Phone (if known)

Nominee City (if known)

Nominee State (if known)

Nominee's Affiliation / Organization (optional)

Nomination Details

Why does this person deserve recognition? *

0 / 150 characters minimum

Link to Their Work (optional)

Supporting Materials

Evidence of Their Work (optional)

Articles, photos, portfolio samples, or writeups. You can select multiple files — max 8 MB each. Proof of age and a formal recommendation letter aren't required here — the nominee provides those directly if the nomination moves forward.

Your Declaration

To the best of my knowledge this information is accurate. I understand the nominee will be contacted directly to confirm their interest and, if applicable, provide required documentation — this nomination does not obligate them to apply.

Submitting a nomination does not guarantee an award or even a completed application — it opens a path for fund administrators to reach out to the nominee.