Awards

Over the years, our organization, leadership, and students have been consistently recognized by government bodies, international standard organizations, and prominent civic institutions for our commitment to transparency, exceptional special education, and community impact.

1. International & National Transparency Accreditations

  • CAF International Validation Certificate (2024): Formally certified by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) for meeting stringent international standards of financial transparency, governance, and compliance for non-governmental organizations.
  • GuideStar India Transparency Award (6 Consecutive Years | 2016 – 2022): Consistently honored for maintaining high levels of public accountability and financial disclosure.

2. Prestigious Sector & Leadership Recognitions

  • Fr. Thomas Felix CMI Memorial Award (Kerala State, 2026): Awarded to our Principal as the Outstanding Individual Working for Intellectually Challenged Children, recognizing deep contributions and leadership in the field of special education.
  • Extraordinary Teacher Award (2021): Awarded by the Information and Resource Centre (IRC), Bangalore.
  • Book Launch Honor (2026): Our Principal was formally honored at a major book launch function in recognition of life-long contributions to special education.
  • Guest of Honour (2026): Our Principal was invited as the Guest of Honour at the Rotary Club New Members Installation Ceremony in recognition of his dedicated service to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities 

3. Institutional & Staff Achievement Awards

  • Nehru Yuva Kendra Group Awards, Virudhunagar (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India | 2020 & 2021): Conferred multiple high-level honors during International Women’s Day celebrations, including:
    • Best Social Worker Award
    • Best Teacher & Best Tailoring Teacher Awards
    • Best Guardian Award
    • Best Sports Women Award
  • Best Special Mom Award (2019): Awarded by Sri Arunodayam, Chennai, celebrating outstanding parental and caregiver support.
  • Best Mom Award (2026): Conferred by the Global Trust
  • Special Teachers Awards (2022): Awarded to our dedicated faculty by the Tamil Nadu Council of Special Schools, Madurai, during the Teachers’ Day Celebrations..

4. Institutional & Student Achievement Awards

  • Best Institutional Award (Drzya, 2022): Awarded for enabling and mobilizing the maximum number of individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate in mainstream platforms.
  • Best Outgoing Student Award (2021):Awarded by the Information and Resource Centre (IRC), Bangalore.
  • Drzya & Drzya Shakti Trust Talent Awards (2021 – 2025):
    • Young Contestant Award in Dance (2024)
    • Consolation Prizes in Fancy Dress and “Best out of Waste” creative contests (2025)

5. Local Civic & Community Recognition

Our deep roots and trusted presence in the region are backed by consecutive awards from local legacy institutions:

  • Invaluable Service Award – Rajapalayam Towns Lions Club (2009)
  • Best Achiever Award – Rotary Club Dhalavaipuram (2012)
  • Best Public Award – Rotary Club of Srivilliputtur Green City (2013)
  • Certificate of Appreciation – Rotary Club of Rajapalayam (2017)
  • Best Achiever Award – Rotary Club of Rajapalayam Central (2018)
  • Paripoorani Award (Rotary Club King City Rajapalayam, 2025): Recognizing holistic community service
  • Best Social Worker Award:  Rotary Club of Rajapalayam (2026)