Management / Founder & Chairperson

Dr. Lilly George is a distinguished educationist and the Founder-Chairperson of the Shalom Group of Schools, a reputed educational network in Gurugram. Through her visionary leadership and unwavering dedication, she has established a legacy of excellence in education, characterized by academic rigor, strong moral values, and a nurturing environment.

Her schools have consistently been ranked among the top institutions in India by Education-World, reflecting her effective leadership and the shared vision of her dedicated faculty.

The Cambridge University's SU Manual - Guide to Excellence - published by St. James Publications, London, featured her as a great ‘Humanitarian’ for zealously upholding moral and spiritual values in the field of education and service to the community.

Dr. George is also known for her creative flair and deep belief in the power of the performing arts as a tool for awareness and transformation. She has conceptualized and directed several dance dramas and musical theatre productions centered on socially relevant themes. These productions serve as powerful learning experiences for students and have addressed issues such as: Saving the environment; Water conservation; Nurturing girls’ education; and National unity & peace.

Beyond academics and the arts, Dr. George has played a significant role in social development and community engagement. She has held several prominent positions, including: Former President, YWCA Delhi; Former Patron, Delhi Malayalee Association; Advisor, Delhi Malayalee Association (DMA); and chaired multiple social, cultural and educational committees.

• Great Daughter of the Soil award was presented by H.E. Sir Anerood Jugnnuth, President of the Republic of Mauritius.
• The Madras Telugu Academy honored her with Samaikya Bharath Swarna Puraskar, at Chennai.
• Acknowledging her service to the society, PECOBA-SAKHA honored her with the first Kalpana Chawla Excellence Award 2006.
• Bharat Gaurav Life-Time Achievement Award presented by Sanskriti Yuva Sanstha at a function held in New York.
• In recognition of her service to humanity, the Emmanuel Theological institution awarded her an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanity.
• Mother Teresa Excellence Award for service to society was presented at Chennai.
• Bhartiya Gaurav Award presented by IED&RA.
• Queen Esther Award, presented by CLCA, NCT of Delhi (The special cash award of One Lac Rupees, was donated to Rag-Pickers Project, YWCA)
• Mahila Shiromani Award on International Women’s Day presented at a function held in Bangalore.
• Meri Delhi Award & Nayak Bharati Award were presented for her contribution in the field of social work, by the National News Service, Delhi.
• Rashtra Gaurav Samman was presented for promoting human values and for upholding the rights of women.
• Spark of Excellence Award was presented by Dr Youhanon Mar Demetrios, Metropolitan of Diocese of Delhi.
• Woman of Substance Award for her contribution in different fields was presented by the Ryan Foundation.
• Best Edupreneur Award & Margadarshan awards received for best mentoring.
• Vishisht Puruskar conferred at DMA Diamond Jubilee Ceremony, Delhi.
• For her outstanding contribution to social welfare activities, the Delhi Malayalee Association conferred Vishishta Samoohya Sewa Puraskaram
• Delhi Panchavadya Trust honoured her with Vishishta Samoohika Samskarika Seva Puraskaram on 18^th Annual Celebrations in Delhi.

Dr Mrs Lilly George
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