DISHA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2027
CATEGORY 22
AI & GCC SIG Excellence Award

PURPOSE
Recognises exceptional project or capability-centre excellence within the AI and Global Capability Centre ecosystem.

ELIGIBILITY
Projects/initiatives primarily situated in AI-enabled organisations, GCCs or capability-centre environments. Same project may not simultaneously enter another competitive DISHA project category.

EVIDENCE
Business context; operating model; talent/capability; delivery model; innovation; cross-border stakeholder model; outcomes; governance; evidence.

SCORING
25% Business / capability impact: Value created for the parent enterprise, customers or ecosystem.
20% Project / programme excellence: Delivery quality and governance.
15% Innovation & technology leverage: AI/digital or operating-model innovation.
15% GCC / ecosystem complexity: Cross-border, talent, stakeholder and capability-centre complexity.
15% Measurable outcomes: Productivity, quality, speed, innovation, customer or talent outcomes.
10% Sustainability & scalability: Ability to sustain and expand the model.

ROUTE
Open nomination
PROPOSED POST-SHORTLISTING FEE
₹5,000 plus applicable GST

Fees, calendar and geographic boundary await confirmation before launch. Initial nomination is free. General rules and category-specific eligibility both apply.
Contact: disha.awards@pmipunechapter.com

SUBMISSION RESOURCES
Award family: SIG / Domain Excellence
Editable presentation: DISHA_2027_SIG_Domain_Excellence_Template.pptx (15 slides)
Applicant guide: DISHA_2027_Applicant_Submission_Guide.pdf
Use alongside the written nomination, category evidence and declarations.
Check the published call and any finalist invitation for format, deadlines, fee or waiver terms and presentation timing.