Awards

1.  Padmabhushan Dr V. P. Sharma Oration Award for Outstanding Research in Vector Bio-ecology and Control (awarded to an Indian Scientist).

2.     Professor Mir Mulla Award for Excellence in Vector Biology and Control (awarded to an eminent international scientist).

3.     Dr T. Ramachandra Rao Award for Outstanding Research in Medical Entomology.

4.  Shri P. B. Deobhankar Award for Distinguished Work in Public Health, especially in urban settings and vector-borne disease control programmes of the states.

5.     SOVE (Indian Region) Dr A.R. Rajavel Memorial Award for a renowned vector taxonomist (India or overseas).

6.  SOVE (Indian Region) Young Scientist Award (Man below 35 years) for outstanding research and innovation in the field of vector biology/vector-borne diseases. 

7.   SOVE (Indian Region) Young Scientist Award (Woman below 35 years) for outstanding research and innovation in the field of vector biology/vector-borne diseases.

Notes:

1. Nominations for the awards (#1-4), along with a full CV and nomination letter, should be submitted on or before 30 September 2026, using the following form (Gmail login is necessary): https://forms.gle/cTtMberFdzGmCjrH9

2. Nominations for the awards (#5-7), along with a full CV and recommendation letter, should be submitted on or before 30 September 2026, using the following form (Gmail login is necessary): https://forms.gle/vGQxyvrLZXhWcvue7