Jaipur, 21 September: Manipal University Jaipur conducted its 2nd annual “MUJ Excellence Awards-2023” on Monday, 18th September 2023 in their brand-new Smt. Vasanti M. Pai Auditorium on its Founder Chairperson, Dr. Ramadas M. Pai’s birthday.   These awards were designed and initiated to reward the efforts and loyalty of Manipal University Jaipur employees with the primary focus of the program being fostering High Performance Culture and excellence in academics and research for the University to be a leader in the academic space.   These awards represent the organization’s appreciation to imbibe “Appreciative Culture” in the University.

The Head-HR of the University, Mr. M.S. Sridhar in his welcome address said that the Primary objective of conceptualizing this Rewards & Recognition initiative was to reinforce Organizational Values, behaviors & operating principles across Manipal University Jaipur.  
He also said that the entire architecture of this program is well dovetailed to promote the “Employer Branding” initiatives to become the “Employer of Choice”.   Basis this, the organization worked on the 5 EVPs (Employee Value Proposition Pillar) and to facilitate University’s growth cutting across MUJ eco-system.

Dr. G.K. Prabhu, President of Manipal University Jaipur in his inaugural address said that this program is the first of its kind in the University’s history of 11 years.  It was carried forward with the intension to reassure employees that MUJ’s management appreciates employees’ ongoing commitment & contribution to the University’s goals, especially valuing employees who have proven themselves & have commitment with conviction to go above & beyond what’s expected from them.

Keeping the diverse workforce in mind & making sure that there is an atmosphere of inclusivity among all the employees, a total of 10 award categories were conceptualized cutting across from Academics, Research, Quality and Key Contributors from the Support functions.  
On this occasion apart from 10 sets of awards, employees who delivered outstanding performance and demonstrated potential for the University’s growth were rewarded prestigious and coveted award called “Dr. Ramdas M. Pai award for Professional Excellence” under 9-Box Model.

Against the entire award category, 369 employees were awarded on an employee coverage of more than 1200 employees.     All the recipients of these awards were felicitated by the invited guests and senior leadership team of Manipal University Jaipur.

The program was successfully organized with a great branding, electrifying noise by the audience and vibrant energy by the Organizing Committee made this program a truly unforgettable experience.