Held on 14th October 2017 at ‘Salle des Fetes’, Rose Hill, the 11th session of the Annual IT Ceremony of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Mauritius Section was a success! The IT Personality Award has become a hallmark for the Information Society in Mauritius. 2017 is a special year as BCS is celebrating its sixty years worldwide 1957 – 2017. BCS 60 years souvenir pin has been given to former President of BCS.
It was a great pleasure attending the award ceremony, which I used to attend for quite some number of years, as a BCS Student (where I got opportunity to be the First Young IT Award), then as Board Member of BCS Mauritius (where I got opportunity to be Host of Ceremony on one event).
During the day of 14th Oct. the Annual Graduation Ceremony of BCS was held. Hon. Maneesh Gobin, Attorney General, highlighted the CSU – Citizen Support Unit which is monitored weekly at the Government Level.
Poster Competition of BCS Mauritius
Mr. Koonjul, Educator Art & Design announced the Finalists at the Primary Level for Poster Competition
Jogeea Deshna – (A Sokappadu Govt. School)
Moorghen Maghendiren – Second Prize (A Sokappadu Govt. School)
Soowumbur Sitashee – Third Prize Award Winner (Fond du Sac Gov. School)
Finalists at Secondary Level for Poster Competition
First Prize – Jafajul B Noorrena (Queen Elizabeth College)
Second Prize – Adriana Gebert (St Helena College)
Third Prize – Nain M Zakariyah Zl Fawzi (New Eton College)
Internet of Things (IoT): Challenges and Opportunities for Mauritius : Essay Competition of BCS Mauritius
Mr. Nawab Moniaruch FBCS, CITP, 1st Chair, BCS Mauritius Section was the chair of the Jury Panel
Jauhangeer Madina – Winner Essay Competition 2017 of BCS Mauritius
Adegoroye Oluwasegun – Second Prize Winner
Ramjon Altaf – Third Prize Winner
Young IT Personality Award 2017
Lucinda Edgine Larhubarbe (Specialises: Business Intelligence, IoT) : Winner
Balisht Torul (Development of Android, HTML5, Mobile Tester for Samsung)
Awarded to an IT professional under the age of 30, or who turns 30 in 2017, in any discipline, who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and achievement in their work, and through their quality and professionalism stands out in their organisation as a high performer in the application and management of IT. Credit will be given for high achievement early in the career.
IT Professional of the Year 2017
Ali Hossen Gopal CEH (Information Security & Assurance. ISSACA Mauritius): Winner
Deelah Beenode Varshakumaree (National Computer Board – IT Support Officer)
Varun Dutt Domun (CIO, Head of IT Rushmore Business School)
Awarded to an individual for the best planning, design and creation of digital information delivery using IT skills. Often used for digital marketing purposes, this could include websites, social media, email campaigns, and other digital marketing channels. It includes managing quality assurance, distribution control, and user-friendly interfaces.
Business/Social IT Innovation of the Year 2017
SOS Poverty, Port Louis : Winner
“A smart classroom to bridge literacy gap” project. IT lab with 17 PCs, 22 tablets, educational applications, specialist teaching software. Adult literacy improved.