1. Purpose of Awards
Natural Green Book of World Records recognizes and honours individuals who have demonstrated notable achievements, exceptional talent, professional excellence, leadership, creativity, long-term dedication, social contributions, humanitarian service, or distinguished accomplishments in their respective fields.
The purpose of these awards is to appreciate, encourage, and recognize deserving individuals for their achievements, contributions, and positive impact on society.
Each award shall be presented based on its nature and the merit and distinction of the individual concerned.
2. Award Categories
Awards may be presented under various categories, including:
Lifetime Achievement Awards, Social Service Awards, Professional Excellence Awards, Women Achievement Awards, Talent Awards, Iconic Awards, Leadership Awards, Excellence Awards, Achievement Awards, Inspirational Awards, Emerging Talent Awards, Young Achiever Awards, Entrepreneurship Awards, Education Awards, Arts & Cultural Awards, Sports Awards, Community Service Awards, Humanitarian Awards, and Special Recognition Awards.
Other appropriate honorary, achievement, and recognition awards may also be presented.
New award categories and titles may be introduced, modified, or expanded from time to time based on the nature of achievements, contributions, and recognition requirements.
The applicable award category and eligibility requirements shall be determined before the final selection of recipients.
3. Eligibility
Individuals from education, arts, literature, culture, sports, social service, entrepreneurship, business, professional fields, science, technology, innovation, healthcare, leadership, community development, and other deserving fields may be considered for recognition.
Eligibility shall be determined based on the nature of the award, the applicant’s achievements, contributions, experience, and supporting evidence.
Age-specific requirements, wherever applicable, shall be determined according to the relevant award category.
Applications involving individuals below 18 years of age shall require appropriate consent from a parent or legal guardian.
4. Nomination & Application
Applications shall be submitted with the required information and appropriate consent.
Submission or acceptance of a nomination or application does not automatically guarantee the presentation of an award.
If any fees are applicable in connection with the application, evaluation, certificate, or event, the relevant fee details and conditions shall be communicated before payment.
Payment of any fee alone shall not guarantee an award or recognition.
5. Supporting Documents & Evidence
Applicants may be required to submit relevant supporting documents to substantiate their achievements and contributions.
Such documents may include certificates, photographs, videos, professional records, achievement records, service records, media reports, recommendation letters, testimonials, identity documents, and other appropriate evidence.
Additional documents, evidence, or clarification may be requested wherever necessary.
Submitted personal information and documents shall be handled with appropriate confidentiality and security in accordance with applicable laws.
Personal information, photographs, and documents shall be collected, used, retained, or published only for appropriate and disclosed purposes, subject to applicable consent and legal requirements.
6. Verification & Evaluation
The applicant’s profile, achievements, contributions, and submitted supporting evidence shall be reviewed, verified, and evaluated by Natural Green Book of World Records or its designated Evaluation Committee, according to the relevant award category.
Evaluation may take into consideration the nature of the achievement, duration of service, professional contribution, talent, social impact, originality, leadership, consistency, and overall merit.
The evaluation findings shall be appropriately documented before the application is considered for final approval.
7. Selection & Approval Process
Awards shall be considered only after an appropriate review of the applicant’s profile, achievements, contributions, and available supporting evidence.
Natural Green Book of World Records shall review and evaluate each nomination or application.
Additional information, documents, clarification, or supporting evidence may be requested wherever necessary.
The evaluation findings shall form part of the final decision-making process. Evaluation findings alone shall not constitute final approval or rejection of an award.
Any material personal conflict of interest in the evaluation or approval process shall be disclosed and appropriately managed.
Final approval shall be granted in accordance with Section 12 of this policy.
8. Award Certificate & Identification
Approved recipients may be presented with an Award Certificate, Shield, Medal, Trophy, or other appropriate form of recognition, depending on the nature of the award.
Each approved recipient may also be assigned a Unique Award ID or Certificate ID for identification, documentation, and verification purposes.
Award-related details may be maintained in the official records of Natural Green Book of World Records.
Where online verification or publication of recipient details is provided, it shall be carried out subject to applicable privacy and consent requirements.
9. Honorary Awards & World Record Distinction
Honorary Awards and Recognitions are separate from World Record titles and World Record achievements.
Receiving an Honorary Award, Excellence Award, Talent Award, Iconic Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, or other recognition award from Natural Green Book of World Records does not automatically confer the status of World Record Holder, World Record Achiever, or World Record Participant.
Such World Record recognition shall be granted only after separately fulfilling the applicable rules, eligibility requirements, evidence verification, and approval procedures for the respective World Record category.
10. Integrity, Review & Withdrawal
Natural Green Book of World Records reserves the right to review any award or recognition if any information, claim, document, or evidence submitted by or on behalf of the recipient is subsequently found to be false, fabricated, misleading, or materially inaccurate.
A review may also be undertaken if credible new information becomes available that materially affects the basis on which the award was originally granted.
Before a final adverse decision is made, the recipient shall ordinarily be informed of the concerns and provided a reasonable opportunity to submit an explanation.
Temporary suspension of an award may be considered where reasonably necessary while the review is pending.
Any suspension, withdrawal, amendment, correction, or change in the status of an award or recognition shall be subject to the final decision provisions stated below.
The reasons for such decisions shall be appropriately documented and communicated to the recipient.
11. Organization & Association
Honorary Awards and Recognition Programs covered by this policy shall be organized and coordinated by Kaakum Karangal Trust in association with Natural Green Book of World Records.
Kaakum Karangal Trust shall serve as the organizing and coordinating entity for the programs.
Natural Green Book of World Records shall undertake the recognition, evaluation, verification, documentation, certification, and award-related processes in accordance with this policy.
For events conducted by Kaakum Karangal Trust in association with Natural Green Book of World Records only, the complete and exclusive authority to collect application fees, registration fees, participation fees, evaluation fees, certificate fees, award-related fees, event fees, donations, sponsorships, and all other event-related payments shall rest solely with Kaakum Karangal Trust.
All such event-related collections shall be made exclusively in the name of Kaakum Karangal Trust, in accordance with applicable laws and the Trust’s governing rules, and shall be recorded in its official accounts.
The respective administrative, financial, contractual, and operational responsibilities of Kaakum Karangal Trust and Natural Green Book of World Records shall be maintained in accordance with the nature and purpose of each program, the applicable governing documents of both entities, and any duly authorized arrangements between them.
12. Final Decision
The final administrative decision regarding the approval, rejection, suspension, withdrawal, amendment, correction, recognition, or status of any honorary award or recognition shall rest jointly with the Founder & Managing Trustee of Kaakum Karangal Trust and the Founder & Managing Director of Natural Green Book of World Records. Such decisions shall be subject to the respective governing rules and authorized powers of both organizations.
Such decisions shall be appropriately documented and communicated to the concerned individuals.
An applicant or award recipient may submit a request for review through the official communication channels. Such requests shall be examined fairly and responded to within a reasonable period.
The final decision shall be binding for the internal administrative purposes of the recognition program. However, it shall remain subject to applicable laws and any legally available rights or remedies.