Awards & Recognition
Celebrate the accolades that honor character, leadership, and academic excellence.
Awards
Awards and Recognition
Our honours uphold dignity, scarcity, and purpose. Each is conferred only after careful evaluation to ensure it truly reflects the Elden standard of excellence, character, and contribution.
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Our awards honour excellence, integrity, growth, and contribution. Each recognition is conferred through a balanced approach that combines holistic judgement with clearly defined academic benchmarks where required. Not every year guarantees every award; merit alone decides.
Honour
The Elden Laureate
Eligibility: Class X students
Nature of Award: Medal with formal citation | Premium book or fountain pen
What This Award Recognises: The student who best represents the values, character, leadership, and overall spirit of The Elden Heights.
To Be Considered, a Student Must:
- Be enrolled in the school for a minimum of three years
- Maintain a consistently strong discipline and conduct record
- Demonstrate leadership through actions, not position alone
- Positively contribute to school culture, events, or initiatives
- Maintain above average academic performance across years
This award may not be given every year if the standard is not met.
Honour
Founder’s Medal of Distinction
Eligibility: Classes VIII to X
Nature of Award: Gold plated medal | Personalised memento or premium diary
What This Award Recognises: Integrity, responsibility, maturity, and adherence to school values.
To Be Considered, a Student Must:
- Be enrolled for a minimum of two years
- Show respectful behaviour towards peers and staff
- Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, and reliability
- Have no major disciplinary action on record
- Be consistently recognised by teachers for ethical conduct
Honour
Governor’s Medal for Academic Excellence
Eligibility: Class X students
Nature of Award: Academic medal and certificate | Academic reference book or learning voucher
What This Award Recognises: Highest academic achievement in the graduating class.
To Be Considered, a Student Must:
- Secure the highest aggregate marks in the final board examination
- Maintain minimum 90 percent attendance
- Have no record of academic misconduct
- Meet all examination and assessment requirements
- This award is based strictly on numerical academic data
Honour
Subject Topper Awards
Eligibility: Classes IX and X
Nature of Award: Subject wise shield | Subject specific learning material
What This Award Recognises: Outstanding mastery in individual subjects.
To Be Considered, a Student Must:
- Achieve the highest marks in the subject in the annual examination
- Meet minimum internal assessment requirements
- In case of a tie, internal assessments may be considered
- Selection is purely academic and score based
Honour
The Elden Honours Book
Eligibility: Classes IV to X
Nature of Recognition: Permanent entry in the institutional Honours Book
What This Recognition Represents: Long term distinction recorded as part of the school’s permanent legacy.
Students May Be Recorded For:
- Consistent academic excellence
- Demonstrated leadership and responsibility
- Sustained sports excellence
- Significant cultural contribution
To Be Considered, a Student Must:
- Show sustained performance throughout the academic year
- Receive faculty recommendation
- Maintain a clean conduct record
Honour
The Elden Code Bearer
Eligibility: Classes VI to X
Nature of Award: Medal | Inspirational book
What This Award Recognises: Exemplary character and adherence to the school code.
To Be Considered, a Student Must:
- Maintain a discipline record free of major violations
- Demonstrate honesty and respect consistently
- Follow school rules even without supervision
- Be recognised by teachers for dependable conduct
- This award is based on continuous observation, not single incidents
Honour
Young Leader’s Commendation
Eligibility: Classes VIII to X
Nature of Award: Trophy | Leadership or communication kit
What This Award Recognises: Initiative, responsibility, and leadership through action.
To Be Considered, a Student Must:
- Actively take responsibility in school activities or roles
- Demonstrate accountability and decision making
- Positively influence peers
- Maintain discipline and attendance standards
Honour
The Ascension Award
Eligibility: Classes IV to X
Nature of Award: Shield | Personal development book
What This Award Recognises: Exceptional improvement and personal growth.
To Be Considered, a Student Must:
- Show clear improvement compared to previous academic terms
- Demonstrate positive behavioural or attitudinal change
- Show commitment to self improvement
- Be recommended by class teachers
Honour
Colours Award
Eligibility: Classes VI to X
Nature of Award: Blazer badge or medal | Sports kit accessory
What This Award Recognises: Sustained excellence and discipline in sports.
To Be Considered, a Student Must:
- Consistently participate in sports activities over time
- Represent school or house teams
- Demonstrate sportsmanship and discipline
- Receive recommendation from sports faculty
Honour
Cultural Laureate
Eligibility: Classes VI to X
Nature of Award: Trophy | Art or music related kit
What This Award Recognises: Excellence and commitment in arts, music, theatre, or cultural expression.
To Be Considered, a Student Must:
- Actively participate in cultural activities
- Demonstrate skill and dedication in the chosen discipline
- Represent the school in events or performances
- Be recommended by cultural faculty
A Culture of Meaningful Recognition
At The Elden Heights, awards are not distributed for participation. They are conferred for purpose. Each recognition reflects our belief that true excellence lies not only in achievement, but in character, consistency, and growth.
This approach ensures that every honour carries weight, pride, and lifelong significance.