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{{Infobox award
| name = Best Cultural Institution Award
| image = Best Cultural Institution Award Goa.png
| image_size = 175px
| caption =
| awarded_for = Exemplary achievement by an institution in art and culture
| presenter = [[Government of Goa]]
| country = India
| location =
| reward = {{INRConvert|3|l}}
| eligibility =
| award2_type = First winner
| award2_winner = Gomant Vidya Niketan, [[Margao]]
| award3_type = Last winner
| award3_winner = Pandurang Prasadik Natya Mandal, [[Sanquelim|Sankhali]]
| award1_type = Total awarded
| award1_winner = 15
| year = 2008
| year2 = 2022{{efn|Awards were not given for the year 2020–2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].}}
| previous = [[Yuva Srujan Puraskar]]
| next =
| website = {{URL|www.artandculture.goa.gov.in}}
}}

The '''Best Cultural Institution Award''', also known as the '''State Cultural Award for Institution''', is an annual award conferred by the Department of Art and Culture of the [[Government of Goa]]. This award has been established with the purpose of acknowledging, promoting, and honoring the notable contributions made by cultural institutions in the sphere of art and culture.

By presenting this recognition, the [[Government of Goa]] seeks to provide a significant boost to cultural organizations in the region, thereby fostering an environment that nurtures and encourages emerging talents. In recognition of their eligibility, qualifying institutions receive a commemorative item as well as a financial reward amounting to {{INRConvert|3|l}}<ref name=":1" />

==Aims==
The primary objective of this award is to acknowledge, endorse, and value the institution recognized as the foremost Cultural Institution of [[Goa]]. By doing so, the aim is to provide impetus to cultural institutions in general, which will subsequently inspire other establishments within the state to actively promote and nurture cultural talents, thereby fostering an exceptional creative output.<ref name=":1" />

Another essential goal is to cultivate a thriving cultural environment within the state. Additionally, this endeavor seeks to honor and commend the outstanding accomplishments of the esteemed institution deserving of such recognition.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Best Cultural Institution Award {{!}} Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, India |url=https://www.artandculture.goa.gov.in/en/schemes-programmesawards/best-cultural-institution-award |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=www.artandculture.goa.gov.in |archive-date=2023-09-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910101200/https://www.artandculture.goa.gov.in/en/schemes-programmesawards/best-cultural-institution-award |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Eligibility==
The eligibility criteria for the award require that institutions have completed a minimum of 15 years of operation, during which they must have made extraordinary contributions to the realm of Art and Culture. This recognition is reserved for institutions that have showcased exceptional achievements and have significantly influenced the artistic landscape.<ref name=":1" />

Emphasis is placed on institutions engaged in Cultural Education, encompassing the provision of training in various artistic disciplines such as music, dance, [[drama]], and [[fine arts]]. These institutions play a pivotal role in nurturing and honing the talents of aspiring artists, facilitating their artistic development.<ref name=":1" />

Furthermore, cultural institutions that receive financial support from Central Government Corporations or [[Municipalities]] are also eligible to apply for the award. This provision ensures that institutions with diverse funding sources can be considered for recognition, facilitating a fair and inclusive selection process.<ref name=":1" />

Once an institution has been bestowed with the award, it becomes ineligible for subsequent awards. This policy ensures a balanced and equitable distribution of recognition among different institutions over time, fostering a dynamic and evolving artistic landscape.<ref name=":1" />

Moreover, it is imperative for an institution to possess a well-constituted managing body, with clearly defined powers and duties stipulated in its constitution. Additionally, the institution should enjoy a commendable reputation within the local community, serving as a testament to its unwavering dedication to promoting and supporting the arts.<ref name=":1" />

==Procedure==
Annually, the Department of Art and Culture issues a [[press release]] or advertisement with the purpose of inviting commendations for the award. This initiative seeks recommendations from esteemed institutions and accomplished individuals who have made significant contributions within the realm of Art & Culture. Notably, the committee responsible for overseeing this endeavor possesses the autonomy to independently acknowledge noteworthy accomplishments and put forth deserving institutions for consideration.<ref name=":1" />

==Recipients==
[[File:Gomant Vidya Niketan.jpg|thumb|upright|Gomant Vidya Niketan was the first cultural institution to receive the award.]]
[[File:Pilar from the sky.jpg|thumb|upright|The [[Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar|Society of Pilar]] was the first and only [[Roman Catholic]] society to receive the award.]]
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Name
!Ref
|-
|2008
|Gomant Vidya Niketan, [[Margao]]
|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Recipients of Goa State Cultural Award |url=https://www.artandculture.goa.gov.in/sites/default/files/documents/47_doc_Recipients-of-Goa-State-Cultural-Awards.pdf |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=Directorate of Art and Culture |archive-date=5 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805030337/https://www.artandculture.goa.gov.in/sites/default/files/documents/47_doc_Recipients-of-Goa-State-Cultural-Awards.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|2009
|Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Margao
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2010
|[[Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar|Society of Pilar]]
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2011
|[[Xavier Centre of Historical Research]]
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2012
|Hauns Sangeet Natya Mandal, [[Ponda, Goa|Ponda]]
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2013
|Naguesh Mahalaxmi Prasadik Natyasamaj, [[Bandora, Goa|Bandora]]
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2014
|Goa Cultural & Social Centre, [[Panaji]]
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2015
|Rudreshwar, Panaji
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2016
|Antruz Lalitak, Bandora
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Goa State Cultural Awards and Yuva Srujan Puraskar Announced |url=https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Goa-State-Cultural-awards-and-Yuva-Srujan-Purskar-announced.pdf |access-date=10 September 2023 |website=goa.gov.in |archive-date=20 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320013828/https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Goa-State-Cultural-awards-and-Yuva-Srujan-Purskar-announced.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|2017
|Dayanand Kala Kendra, [[Curchorem]]
|<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=17 Goans to be honoured with State Cultural Awards |url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/m/details.php?n_id=141237 |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=oHeraldo |archive-date=2023-09-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910101142/http://www.heraldgoa.in/m/details.php?n_id=141237 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|Grupo Alegria Social & Cultural Association, [[Tiswadi]]
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|rowspan="2"|2018{{efn|The award year differs from two sources; while the official website of the [[Government of Goa]] states that these two institutions received the award for the year 2018–2019, the official website of the Directorate of Art and Culture of the Government of Goa states that they were awarded for the year 2019–2020.<ref name=":1" />}}
|Vardambika Kala Sangh, [[Curti, Goa|Curti]]
|<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Goa State Cultural Award 2018-19 |url=https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Goa-State-Cultural-Award-Best-Cultural-Institution-And-Library-2018-19.pdf |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=goa.gov.in |archive-date=3 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903131729/https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Goa-State-Cultural-Award-Best-Cultural-Institution-And-Library-2018-19.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|Shree Naguesh Maharudra Bhajani Mandal, Tiswadi
|<ref name=":3" />
|-
|2021
|Mahashala Kala Sangam, [[Marcel, Goa|Marcel]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=N. T. |title=State cultural, yuva awards presented {{!}} The Navhind Times |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2021/12/16/goanews/state-cultural-yuva-awards-presented/ |access-date=2023-09-09 |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-09-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905192230/https://www.navhindtimes.in/2021/12/16/goanews/state-cultural-yuva-awards-presented/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|2022
|Pandurang Prasadik Natya Mandal, [[Sanquelim|Sankhali]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Goans to be awarded for their contribution to the field of art & culture |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Goans-to-be-awarded-for-their-contribution-to-the-field-of-art-culture/200684 |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=oHeraldo |archive-date=2023-02-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209185042/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Goans-to-be-awarded-for-their-contribution-to-the-field-of-art-culture/200684 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}

==Notes==
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==References==
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[[Category:Government of Goa]]
[[Category:Awards established in 2008]]
[[Category:Civil awards and decorations of Goa]]

Best Cultural Institution Award - Revision history

Bhmyashwanth at 10:34, 12 September 2023