Nominate a Tree... Celebrate a Legacy.
Your Nearby Tree Could Be the Next Vrikshacharya .
Every tree has a story—some stand tall as sentinels of history, others quietly nurture entire ecosystems.
The Vrikshacharya Award invites you to bring these stories to light.
If there’s a remarkable tree in your neighborhood, park, school, or village—one that inspires awe, supports biodiversity, holds cultural significance, or simply stands as a symbol of resilience—now is the time to honor it.
Nominate your nearby tree and help it gain the recognition it deserves. Through your nomination, you contribute not only to the celebration of that tree’s legacy, but also to a larger movement of environmental awareness and stewardship.
Let’s give these silent heroes the spotlight they’ve long earned. Your nomination could be the beginning of a remarkable journey—for the tree, your community, and the planet. 
Submit your nomination today and be part of the Vrikshacharya story.
The Vrikshacharya Award was thoughtfully conceived to honor heritage trees—those exceptional sentinels of nature that stand as testaments to time, ecological service, and cultural legacy. This award goes beyond symbolic recognition; it is a formal, professional standard of reverence for trees that have shaped ecosystems, supported communities, and embodied resilience through generations.
The foundation of the Vrikshacharya Award lies in a rigorously developed framework, carefully shaped through the collective wisdom of a diverse and expert group. Inputs were gathered from arborists, environmental activists, researchers, horticulturists, nursery associations, and botanists, ensuring that the criteria for recognition are both ecologically sound and deeply holistic. These contributors helped establish guidelines that assess a tree's age, ecological role, biodiversity support, cultural significance, and community impact.
Named from the Sanskrit words “Vriksha” (tree) and “Acharya” (teacher or master), the award elevates heritage trees as silent mentors—living models of sustainability and perseverance. They are recognized not just for their endurance, but for their ongoing contribution to their surroundings: offering shade, habitat, nourishment, and spiritual presence.
The Vrikshacharya Award is not merely an accolade; it is a standard and a call to action. It signals a societal shift toward deeper tree stewardship, rooted in knowledge, respect, and long-term ecological thinking. By celebrating these giants, the award inspires individuals and institutions alike to protect, preserve, and learn from the trees that continue to quietly teach us how to live in harmony with nature