Kerala Arts & Creative Expression Excellence Award
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kozhikode has been honoured with the Kerala Arts & Creative Expression Excellence Award at the Chempaka National Conference 2026, held on 24 January 2026 at Taj Vivanta, Kochi. This prestigious award is part of India’s first structured and evidence-based school recognition framework, organised by the Chempaka Research & Training Centre (CRTC), Lecole Chempaka Society for Educare, Trivandrum, under the theme “Transforming Schools, Inspiring Leaders.” Through this national initiative, 250 schools across India are being recognised for their leadership vision, holistic practices, institutional culture, teacher development, and sustained impact. Schools are identified through a rigorous national study aligned with key dimensions of leadership and governance. The evaluation framework comprehensively assesses academic and holistic practices, teacher development ecosystems, school culture and well-being, ethics, transparency, and future readiness. This robust and research-validated process makes the recognition credible, ethical, and academically grounded. The award conferred on Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kozhikode celebrates our sustained commitment to nurturing creativity, artistic expression, and meaningful educational practices, while upholding strong values and holistic development.