VVM’s Shree Damodar College Annual Awards Day 2025
VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao, Goa, celebrated its Annual Awards Day Function on 5th April 2025 at the Ganesh Daivajna Auditorium, G.R. Kare College of Law, Margao. The event served as a tribute to student excellence across academics, cultural activities, sports, Students’ Council, NCC, and NSS. Students who had cleared professional qualifying examinations such as CA Foundation and CFA were also felicitated.
The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Shantanu Sheorey, Director of Knowmagin Eduverse and Founder of One School Goa. The function was graced by other esteemed dignitaries, including:
Nitin Kuncolienkar, President, Vidya Vikas Mandal
Uttam Bene, Chairman, Vidya Vikas Mandal
Prita Mallya, Campus Director, Vidya Vikas Mandal
Dr. Sanjay Sawant Dessai, Principal, VVM’s Shree Damodar College
Shami Pai and Dr. Sheetal Arondekar, Vice Principals of the College
The event commenced with a soulful invocation song performed by the students, followed by the garlanding of the portrait of Lord Damodar by the dignitaries.
Mr. Nitin Kuncolienkar delivered the welcome address, in which he acknowledged the presence of all dignitaries and reiterated the vision of the Mandal to position Damodar College at the forefront of technological advancement in India. He concluded his speech by extending his best wishes to all the awardees. A potted plant was then presented to the Chief Guest as a token of appreciation and goodwill.
Principal Prof. Dr. Sanjay Sawant Dessai presented the Annual Report for the academic year 2024–25, highlighting the achievements of various departments, faculty members, and student bodies.
This was followed by the presentation of council reports by representatives of the Students’ Council, Cultural Council, and Sports Council, summarizing their respective contributions and activities over the year.
Vice Principal Dr. Sheetal Arondekar introduced the Chief Guest to the audience. In his keynote address, Mr. Shantanu Sheorey quoted the Prime Minister’s emphasis under the National Education Policy (NEP) on the importance of imagination and creativity. He challenged the myth that creativity is exclusive to artists, sharing his own journey from a graphic designer to a photographer and eventually a director of ad films. He encouraged students to aspire to become job creators rather than job seekers, advocating for an entrepreneurial mindset and a never-give-up attitude. He also cautioned against relying on the “jugaad” mindset and urged students to think innovatively for personal growth and the development of society.
A special moment of the event was the release of the E-book titled “Damodar Dreamscape”, commemorating the Golden Jubilee Year of the College. The release was done at the hands of the Chief Guest.
The highlight of the event was the Prize Distribution Ceremony, where deserving students were honored for their exceptional performances and achievements.
As the function drew to a close, Mr. Nitin Kuncolienkar presented a memento to the Chief Guest as a token of appreciation. Dr. Shami Pai, Vice Principal, proposed the Vote of Thanks. The event was seamlessly conducted and compered by Dr. Mamata Kane and Dr. Lira Menezes Gama.