Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug. 19: Eligible sportspersons and individuals associated with adventure activities from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been invited to submit nominations for the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) 2025, instituted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
The nominations are being accepted through the Common Awards Portal, with the application window remaining open from July 21 to August 20, 2026. Applications are to be submitted online, and offline nominations will not be entertained.
The Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards recognise outstanding achievements in the field of adventure activities. The awards cover achievements in adventure pursuits conducted on land, at sea and in the air.
The awards also include a Lifetime Achievement Award for individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of adventure.
Eligible applicants from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been advised to submit their nominations within the stipulated timeframe and ensure that they meet the prescribed eligibility requirements.
The Ministry has made the nomination process available through the Common Awards Portal, where applicants can access the relevant guidelines and submit their nominations online.
With the deadline set for August 20, eligible sportspersons and adventure enthusiasts seeking consideration for the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2025 have a limited window to complete the nomination process.
The awards are among the national recognitions dedicated specifically to achievements in adventure, covering activities undertaken across different environments, including land, sea and air.
For the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where adventure and outdoor activities are associated with the Islands’ geographical setting, eligible individuals involved in such pursuits can participate in the nomination process subject to the criteria and guidelines prescribed by the Ministry.
Applicants have been advised to carefully go through the eligibility conditions and other requirements available on the Common Awards Portal before submitting their nominations.
The nomination process is entirely digital, and candidates are required to submit their applications through the designated portal. Offline applications will not be accepted.
The current nomination window is for the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2025, despite applications being invited during 2026.
Interested and eligible candidates from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are therefore required to complete their nominations before the closing date of August 20, 2026.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited nominations from individuals who meet the prescribed criteria and have recorded outstanding achievements or contributions in the field of adventure.
The awards recognise accomplishments across the three broad categories of adventure activities, on land, at sea and in the air, while also providing for recognition of long-term contribution through the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Candidates from the Islands who intend to apply are required to follow the online procedure through the Common Awards Portal and comply with the guidelines and eligibility conditions specified for the awards.
As the deadline approaches, eligible applicants have been advised to submit their nominations within the prescribed period, as applications submitted offline will not be considered.
