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Microfinance India AwardsAs a part of its Microfinance India initiatives, ACCESS Development Services with the support of The Hongkong And Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, India instituted the Microfinance India Awards in 2009, which were very well received by the sector. We are honoured to have received Ms. Cherie Blair, Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Mr. U.C. Sarangi, Chairman, NABARD and Mr. Y.C. Nanda, Chairman, Agriculture Finance Corporation as special guests at the Awards ceremony over the last two years. The distinguished Jury panel was chaired by Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai, Group General Manager and Country Head, The Hongkong And Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, India and Mr. Malcolm Harper, Professor Emeritus, Cranfield University. The illustrious panel consisted of Mr. Brij Mohan, Chairman, ACCESS Development Services, Mr. Rakesh Rewari, Deputy Managing Director, SIDBI and Mr. Vijay Mahajan, Chairman and Managing Director, Basix Group. As the Microfinance sector grapples with new realities and the regulations are finalized, the Awards will honour institutions and individuals that have contributed to the growth story and worked tirelessly towards financial inclusion. The inspiration behind the Microfinance India Awards is to recognize the contribution of notable thought leaders, policy makers, promoters and institutions which help translate the vision of reaching the poorest in a sustainable manner into reality. The details for nominations for Microfinance India Awards 2012 will be announced in June-2012 The Awards will be presented on the inaugural day of the Microfinance India Summit - December 12, 2011 at the Hotel Ashok, New Delhi.
The details for nominations for Microfinance India Awards 2012 will be announced in June-2012. Nominations are solicited for four categories 1. Microfinance Organisation of the Year AwardThe Award seeks to recognise pioneering thought or product leadership or best practices followed by an institution. Representative parameters for growth achieved, potential to upscale operations and process/ product / technological innovation towards achieving financial inclusion will be some of the important considerations. We have two sub-categories within this institutional category to provide sufficient representation to MFIs with varying portfolio size and outreach: 1.A. Microfinance India MFI of the Year Award for large MFIsThis award seeks to recognise industry leaders. This award will honour a microfinance organisation which has stood the test of time, has combined high growth rates with effective and efficient delivery of microfinance services. Who can apply We welcome nominations from Microfinance Organisations which fulfil all the following criteria
Click here to go to the nomination form → The details for nominations for Microfinance India Awards 2012 will be announced in June-2012. 1.B. Microfinance India MFI of the Year Award for small and medium MFIsThis award aims to recognise and encourage smaller and upcoming MFIs. This award seeks MFIs that demonstrate the potential for growth, have exhibited the ability to establish strong processes along with efficient operations. Who can apply We welcome nominations from Microfinance Organisations which fulfill all the following criteria:
Click here to go to the nomination form → The details for nominations for Microfinance India Awards 2012 will be announced in June-2012. 2. Microfinance India Contribution to the Sector by Enabling InstitutionsThis Award seeks to recognize institutions which have contributed to building the microfinance sector and supported it to become a part of the mainstream financial sector. Contribution could be in the form of capacity building services, ratings, provision or arrangement of equity/debt capital, policy advocacy for recognition and efficient regulation of the microfinance sector, assisting social performance management, and promoting financial inclusion. Who can apply We welcome nominations from Microfinance support agencies/enabling institutions that have been associated with the microfinance sector for at least 5 years including:
Click here to go to the nomination form → The details for nominations for Microfinance India Awards 2012 will be announced in June-2012. 3. Microfinance India Contribution to the Sector by IndividualThis is a lifetime achievement award to honour long-term, significant contribution of an individual to issues in the microfinance sector. This Award will recognise the dedication of the professional to the sector over and above the immediate sphere of his/her organisation through active involvement in influencing policy interventions and sector building efforts. Who can be nominated We welcome peer nominations from the Microfinance community to vote for a candidate of their choice. The candidate of your choice should have at least 10 years of association with the sector. Click here to go to the nomination form → The details for nominations for Microfinance India Awards 2012 will be announced in June-2012. |
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