Srinagar : Renowned Kashmir-born academician, writer, and columnist Dr. Shahid Amin Trali has been conferred with two prestigious awards for his standout contributions to education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and public writing. He was named among fifty distinguished personalities under the Icons of Kashmir–2026 Awards, organised by the Incentive Foster Foundation at the Akashvani Auditorium in Srinagar.
Currently serving as Associate Professor and President of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) at ITM Gwalior, Dr. Shahid could not attend in person due to academic commitments, and the award was accepted on his behalf by his elder sister, Rohie Imtyaz. Compounding this honor, he was also recognized as a “Best Performer” at ITM Gwalior on Teachers’ Day for his dedicated service in elevating the university’s academic and institutional standing.
With a distinguished journey that includes winning the Best Teacher Award at ITM University in 2022, completing an FDP at IIM Ahmedabad, and regularly contributing columns to Kashmir Horizon, Dr. Shahid’s contributions span research, PhD supervision, youth development, and social commentary. Expressing deep gratitude to the award organizers, ITM leadership, mentors, and family, Dr. Shahid Amin remarked that such honours bring both happiness and a greater sense of responsibility to continue contributing towards education, youth development, innovation and society. His dual achievement has drawn widespread praise from colleagues, students, and well-wishers across Jammu and Kashmir and beyond.
