Are you ready to celebrate Eastern India's extraordinary young talents? The Telegraph Online Edugraph's 18 Under 18 Awards is back to recognise and honour exceptional young achievers.
Entering its grand fourth edition, these prestigious awards have been a platform for showcasing and recognising the incredible talents of young individuals across eastern India. From budding scientists and artists to young social entrepreneurs and sports prodigies, these young achievers have shown the world that age is no barrier to making a difference and being a changemaker.
In past editions, the event has welcomed esteemed personalities from diverse backgrounds, with juries comprising public figures, industry leaders, educators, celebrities, and cultural icons dedicated to recognising and celebrating youth excellence. The 2024 awards even saw the eminent author, educator, and Padma Shree awardee Mrs Sudha Murty grace the event as the Chief Guest, inspiring the audience and awardees with her words of wisdom.
A Platform for Young Brilliance
Over the last three years, this platform has spotlighted and empowered 18 young achievers—each under 18 years old—who have made remarkable strides in their respective fields, captivating audiences and inspiring countless others. These young people are passionate about their dreams and have turned them into reality.
The Journey Starts Here
Do you or someone you know possess exceptional talent and drive? Nominate them or yourself for the 18 under 18 Awards 2025 - a platform that celebrates talent extraordinaire and youthful brilliance! Here are all the important checkboxes to tick before submitting the nominations;
- What is the age range for the nominations?
The nominee must be between 8 to 18 years of age as of January 31, 2025.
- Who can submit nominations?
Nominations can be submitted by schools, coaches, mentors, teachers, parents, guardians, relatives or students themselves
- What are the states in eastern India from which nominations can be submitted?
The nominee should be a resident of one of the following states: West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, or Arunachal Pradesh.
- What are the categories in which the nominations can be submitted?
The 18 under 18 Awards 2025 consists of 11 categories of excellence under which nominations can be submitted. These are - Sports, Performing Arts, Content Creation, STEM Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Unconventional Brilliance, Writing & Poetry, Environmental Stewardship
Debate/Public Speaking/Quizzing, Art, and Community Service & Citizenship.
- How to submit nominations?
Nominations are exclusively accepted online. Simply visit The Telegraph Online Edugraph's website and click on the "Submit Nomination" button.
- How are the best of the best identified?
A panel of educationists and editors will meticulously evaluate each nomination and shortlist 50 finalists. Following this the finalists will be interviewed by a panel of esteemed jury hailing from academic and industry backgrounds, ensuring that only the finest young achievers make the cut and grace the 18 Under 18 stage.
So don’t miss this opportunity - If you are or know a prodigious young talent who deserves to be celebrated on this prestigious 18 Under 18 Awards 2025 platform, submit your nomination now and be a part of this inspiring journey! The nominations are open until November 30, 2024.
Nominate now for the 18 Under 18 Awards 2025 at bit.ly/18u18awards2025.
For any queries, you can contact TT online Edugraph at 9560770066 or write to contact@tt-edugraph.com.
To know more about the awards, guidelines, past editions, and winners - Click here