The Venus International formal Award Recognizes Individuals for their Quality, Reliability and Competence to Apply Knowledge and Skills to carry out specific tasks.

1. The Award

The Venus International Award is a Certificate. It's a Non-financial Award.
(It is a Formal Authentication; A Seal of Approval; A Recognition; A Written Assurance to a Person)

2. The Scheme

The Scheme has a Policy, Nomination Application, Expert Committee and Judging Process that are Governed by the Board of Trust.

3. The Award Policy Document

The Venus International Foundation (VIF) is committed to providing equal opportunity to all with the highest regard to Independence, Credibility, Impartiality, Transparency, Integrity and Confidentiality. The Award Policy document has

3.1 Relevance
The Award Schemes are developed in response to sector needs. They are designed to be fit-for-purpose.

3.2 Truthfulness
The Award Schemes are developed with the aim that the outcomes achieve the intended results and any communication, is a true and fair reflection of outcomes.

3.3 Efficiency
All the components of a Award schemes are structured to deliver measurable, quality outcomes. It contain the necessary requirements to achieve the intended outcomes.

4. General Eligibility and Criteria

4.1 Eligibility
The Awards are open to any nationality, who is in good standing at the time of the nomination, and in the age group of 27 – 70 years and has good academic record. The nominee must have completed a recognized Post Graduate/Doctorate Degree or its equivalent.

4.2 Criteria
Extensive Knowledge – Mastery of the Subject – Creative Thinking and Dedication to the Profession – Significant and Sustained Contributions to the Institution and/or the Community at large – Quality and Competence evidenced by continuing Intellectual Accomplishments and Pursuits

5. Evaluation Criteria

5.1 Criteria for Leadership
Maturity and Courage in Decision Making – Innovation in Achieving Sustainable Growth – Entrepreneurial Thinking – Commitment to Integrity and Diversity – Decisive Actions and Substantial Transformation – Adopting Effective Strategies – Social Responsibility – Introducing Best Practices – Contribution to the Economical and Intellectual Development – Exceptional Drive and Commitment

Note: Leader
An active Leader working in a Government or Private Industries at the capacity of 'President, Vice President, CEO, Director, General/Senior/Assistant Manager, Coordinator and Head of Institution/Department/Division'

5.2 Criteria for Research
Grants – Patents – Collaboration with Industries and Institutions – Contracts – Publications (Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Short reports or Letters, Case Studies, Methodologies and Books) – Invited Lectures and Presentations – Membership in Professional Organizations.

Note: Researcher
An active 'Full-time Regular Researcher' working in Institutions of Academic, Industrial, Government, or Private at the capacity of Associate Scientist / Scientific Officer, Scientist, Principal / Senior Principal Scientist.

5.3 Criteria for Healthcare
Exceptional Practice – Selfless Dedication and High Standards of Commitment – Distinct Innovations and Initiatives in Patient Care and Wellbeing – Policy Making and Planning in Healthcare Establishments – Contributions to Safety and Quality – Novel and Effective Treatment Methods.

Note: Healthcare Professionals
An active Full-time Regular 'Clinicians/Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacists, Nurses, Therapists, Researchers and Professors' working in a Government or Private Teaching Hospitals/Clinical Establishments/Research Laboratories/Academic Institutions at the Medical or Medical Super/Surgical or Surgical Super Specialties – Dental Specialties – Pharmacy – Nursing – Physiotherapy – Occupational Therapy – Allied Health Sciences – Biomedical Sciences and Engineering – Public Health.

5.4 Criteria for Teaching Faculty
Innovative Teaching Methodology – Development of a New Program – Innovation in Course and Curriculum Design – Transform Traditional Classroom Communities into Shared Experiences (New Services, Projects and Activities as a Collaborator and Consultant) – Research Activity.

Note: Faculty
An active 'Full-time Regular Faculty Member' working in a Government or Private Academic Institutions (Autonomous / Affiliated College or University) at the capacity of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, Assistant/Associate Professor and Professor.

5.5 Criteria for Woman in Science and Technology
Courage, Creativity and Originality – Significant Contributions in Science and Technology – Academic and Research Excellence – Distinct Innovations and Initiatives.

Note: Woman in Science and Technology
An active 'Full-time Woman Professional' working in a Government or Private Academic/Research Institutions or Industries.

6. The Award Process

This section describes the Award processes in steps.

Step – 1	:	Nomination Application
Step – 2	:	Secretariat Review
Step – 3	:	Document Review
Step – 4	:	Preliminary Assessment
Step – 5	:	Verification
Step – 6	:	Peer Assessment
Step – 7	:	Committee's Decision
Step – 8	:	Declaration to the Nominee
Step – 9	:	Award Presentation