Bhumi Campus Award Application form

Bhumi Campus Award Application form
This is your chance to shine at the Bhumi Campus Awards – and we can’t wait to hear your story of change!

The form is designed to help you share your best work in detail, so set aside 30-45 minutes to complete it thoughtfully.

What’s Inside the Form?
- ✅Section A – General Information (for everyone)
- ✅Section B – Project Submission (submit 1 or up to 2 of your best projects – at least 1 is mandatory)
- ✅Section C – Category-Specific Questions (tailored to your selected award categories)
Who Can Apply?

Open to all colleges across India – this is your moment to get recognised nationally!

Tips for a Winning Submission
1. Answer all questions in Section B & C – incomplete forms will sadly be disqualified.
2. Use data, stories & outcomes – tell us what changed because of your work.
3. Tailor responses to your chosen category – show us why you deserve this award.
4. You can reuse a project across categories, but customise your answers for each.
5. Upload strong supporting evidence – photos, videos, testimonials, reports… anything that proves your impact.
  (Remember to share Google Drive/OneDrive links with view access enabled.)
6. Only well-documented, outcome-driven, and inspiring stories will make it to the final shortlist – so give it your best!
7. Need help? We’re just an email away at college.clubs@bhumi.ngo.
Section A
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
(Personal or official email for future communication)
Phone Number*
(Preferably WhatsApp-enabled)
Name of the College/Institution*
(Full name – avoid abbreviations)
State*
(To help us map regional participation)
City*
(To help us map regional participation)
Role of Applicant*

StudentFacultyStaff / Club CoordinatorOther
Are you part of a Bhumi Club*

YesNo

Section C
Most Socially Responsible Institution
1. Outline your institution’s strategic approach to social responsibility.*

What guiding vision or framework shapes your social initiatives? Describe how your programs address multiple causes (e.g.,health, education, environment, civic issues) and how these causes are prioritized and selected.0/150
2. Explain the institutional systems that enable and sustain social impact efforts.*

Include information on leadership involvement,academic credit mechanisms, budget/resource allocation, formal units (like NSS,clubs), or curriculum-level integration.0/150
3. How does your institution engage with external stakeholders (NGOs, communities,government)?*

Describe the depth of collaboration – whether they co-create, co-implement, or simply support – and the outcomes achieved through these partnerships.0/150
4. Describe how your institution ensures consistency and continuity in social initiatives across the year.*

How are these activities planned (calendarised), distributed across semesters, and embedded within student/faculty schedules?0/150
5. What systems exist in your institution for tracking, documenting, and learning from social initiatives?.*

Mention how impact is measured, how often reporting happens, and what formats (impact reports, testimonials, data trackers, etc.) are used.0/150
Innovative Social Initiative Award
1. What makes this initiative unique in approach,idea, or execution compared to conventional methods?*

Explain the innovation – whether it's in the model, process, delivery, or engagement format.0/150
2. What specific social or environmental problem does this initiative aim to solve?*

How was the need identified, and what makes the solution contextually relevant?0/150
3. Describe how the initiative was implemented and its key results.*

Who were the stakeholders involved? What challenges were addressed during the pilot phase?0/150
4. Howcan this initiative be scaled or sustained beyond your institution?*

Outline future scope, partnerships, and adaptability across different contexts.0/150
5. How have you captured and presented the story of this initiative?*

Describe the strength of your documentation,including use of visuals, video, beneficiary voice, or creative storytelling formats.(Video is mandatory. Mention link if not uploaded in this form.)0/150
Most Eco-Friendly Campus
1. Detail the environmental infrastructure and systems embedded within your campus operations.*

Describe the scale and usage of green systems like waste management, renewable energy (solar, wind), rainwater harvesting, grey water recycling, green buildings, etc. Highlight how they reduce ecological footprint.0/150
2. How have students played an active leadership role in promoting environmental sustainability?*

Share structured programs (like eco-clubs,green ambassadors), their autonomy, and how students designed or led awareness,plantation, recycling, or behavioural campaigns.0/150
3. How does your institution ensure long-term environmental sustainability?*

Are eco-practices part of your annual systems? Mention recurring programs, green policies, staff involvement, and campus guidelines.0/150
4. Whatinnovative approaches has your college used to promote sustainability?*

Share creative practices, new technologies, or novel formats adopted to influence green behaviour among students or staff.0/150
5. How do you track, evaluate, and present the progress and outcomes of your eco-initiatives?*

Mention internal audits,waste/electricity/water consumption records, student/staff participation data,or visual evidence (photos, videos, posters, reports).0/150
Good Deeds day in Action: Volunteer Award
1. Explain the institution-wide strategy used to mobilize volunteers for Good Deeds Day (GDD).*

What structured plans, communication channels,or internal systems (faculty leads, student committees, departmental reps) were used to drive maximum participation?0/150
2.Describe the depth of collaboration with stakeholders during the campaign.*

How were NGOs, communities, government bodies,or internal departments co-involved in designing, executing, or amplifying the impact of the campaign?0/150
3. How was volunteer data collected, monitored, and verified throughout the campaign?*

Share the tools or systems (digital/physical),frequency of tracking, and whether reflection or feedback loops were integrated.0/150
4. In what ways was your GDD campaign inclusive and far-reaching?*

Highlight how you ensured representation across all departments, genders, academic years, and any effort to involve under served or underrepresented groups.0/150
5. What institutional or cultural shifts did your team observe after the GDD campaign?*

Reflect on how volunteerism strengthened post-GDD – in awareness, student ownership, partnerships, or future plans.0/150
Good Deeds Day in Action: Impact Award
1. What was the core issue your GDD campaign addressed, and how was it identified?*

Explain the relevance of the issue within your campus or community. Share any research, consultations, or stakeholder feedback used to frame the purpose.0/150
2. Describe the structure and flow of your campaign — from planning to execution.*

What activities were designed, who led them,what tools/resources were used, and how were students and external partnersmobilized throughout?0/150
3. Whatoutcomes emerged as a direct result of your campaign?*

Highlight measurable changes, beneficiary feedback, or stories of transformation that demonstrate real-world impact —both short-term and sustained.0/150
4. What innovative or unconventional approaches enhanced your campaign’s effectiveness? *

Focus on the design, communication style,participatory formats, or tools used that differentiated your campaign fromtypical efforts.0/150
5.Upload the final campaign video that captures your GDD initiative. (Mandatory)*

Upload documentation (Google Drive/One Drive link).0/150
Daan Utsav – Volunteer Award
1. Explain the institution-wide strategy used to mobilize volunteers for Daan Utsav.*

What structured plans, communication channels,or internal systems (faculty leads, student committees, departmental reps) were used to drive maximum participation?0/150
2.Describe the depth of collaboration with stakeholders during the campaign.*

How were NGOs, communities, government bodies,or internal departments co-involved in designing, executing, or amplifying the impact of the campaign?0/150
3. How was volunteer data collected, monitored, and verified throughout the campaign?*

Share the tools or systems (digital/physical),frequency of tracking, and whether reflection or feedback loops were integrated.0/150
4. In what ways was your Daan Utsav campaign inclusive and far-reaching?*

Highlight how you ensured representation across all departments, genders, academic years, and any effort to involve under served or underrepresented groups.0/150
5. What institutional or cultural shifts did your team observe after the Daan Utsav campaign?*

Reflect on how volunteerism strengthened post-Daan Utsav – in awareness, student ownership, partnerships, or future plans.0/150
Daan Utsav – Impact Award
1. What was the core issue your Daan Utsav campaign addressed, and how was it identified?*

Explain the relevance of the issue within your campus or community. Share any research, consultations, or stakeholder feedback used to frame the purpose.0/150
2. Describe the structure and flow of your campaign — from planning to execution.*

What activities were designed, who led them,what tools/resources were used, and how were students and external partnersmobilized throughout?0/150
3. What outcomes emerged as a direct result of your campaign?*

Highlight measurable changes, beneficiary feedback, or stories of transformation that demonstrate real-world impact —both short-term and sustained.0/150
4. What innovative or unconventional approaches enhanced your campaign’s effectiveness? *

Focus on the design, communication style,participatory formats, or tools used that differentiated your campaign fromtypical efforts.0/150
5.Upload the final campaign video that captures your Daan Utsav initiative. (Mandatory)*

Upload documentation (Google Drive/One Drive link).0/150
Student Changemaker of the Year
1. Describe how you initiated and led volunteer efforts over the past year.*

Include the number of initiatives you took upand how you shaped them from idea to execution.0/150
2. What methods did you use to recruit, engage, and retain volunteers in your activities?*

Mention any systems, communications, incentives, or leadership development practices.0/150
3. Summarize the outcomes and impact of your volunteer efforts.*

Share approximate reach, key changes brought about, and feedback from stakeholders.0/150
4. How did you collaborate with external or internal partners (NGOs, college departments, peers)? *

What roles did they play and how did these collaborations enhance your initiatives?0/150
5. What were the biggest challenges you faced in leading volunteer initiatives and how did you overcome them?*

Reflect on 1–2 key moments that shaped your leadership.0/150
Social Innovation Leader
1. What is the new or creative idea you introduced through your initiative?*

Describe how your approach is different from usual methods and why it was needed.0/150
2. What problem did your initiative aim to solve, and why did you choose it?*

Explain how you understood the problem and why it was important to act on it.0/150
3. How did you lead the execution of this initiative?*

Explain your role across stages like planning, implementation, team coordination, and outreach.0/150
4. What efforts have been made to sustain or scale your initiative?*

Describe any systems, partnerships, or models you have built to continue or expand the work.0/150
5. How did you document or present your innovation journey?*

Highlight key storytelling elements — visuals,testimonials, videos, or reports — that showcase your impact.0/150
Inspiring Faculty Leader Award
1. What is your long-term vision for promoting volunteering in your institution?*

How are you working towards building a culture of social responsibility across departments and student groups?0/150
2. How have you supported student leaders and helped them grow?*

Describe how you identified, guided, and empowered student leaders or teams to take ownership of social initiatives.0/150
3.Which key programs or initiatives have you led or actively contributed to within your college?*

Highlight events, campaigns, or processes where you played a central role in driving social impact.0/150
4. How have you collaborated with stakeholders like other faculty, NGOs,administration, or communities?*

Describe how you brought people together or built partnerships to support volunteering initiatives.0/150
5. What new ideas, formats, or practices have you introduced to make volunteering more engaging or effective?*

Share any creative contributions orimprovements you’ve made to strengthen student involvement.0/150
Bhumi Club of the Year
1. How has your student leadership team contributed to the success of the Bhumi Club?*

Share how leaders were selected, trained, and how they took ownership of planning and running activities.0/150
2. How consistent has your club’s participation been across Bhumi campaigns and events this year?*

Mention the variety of events participated inand how active the club remained across semesters.0/150
3. How have faculty and administration supported your club’s volunteering journey?*

Share specific ways in which they enabled participation, provided mentorship, or removed barriers.0/150
4. What systems do you follow for reporting your club activities and showcasing your impact?*

Include how you maintain records, submit reports, and share results within or outside your campus.0/150
5. How has your club grown in visibility, outreach, or partnerships over the past year?*

Describe social media efforts, collaborations, participation in external forums, or cross-college events.0/150
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