Kerala Engineering Graduates Association of Northeast America
KEAN Awards
KEAN recognizes the outstanding achievements of engineers with origin in Kerala working across Northeast America, advancing the profession, their organizations, and the communities they serve.
Award programs
Select an award to review criteria and nominate.
KEAN Engineer of the Year
2026
The most distinguished engineering award presented by KEAN, recognizing outstanding accomplishments in a field of engineering.
KEAN Engineering Entrepreneur Award
2026
Recognizing entrepreneurial vision, engineering innovation, sustainable business growth, leadership, integrity, and community impact.
About KEAN
KEAN is a professional forum of graduate engineers with origin in Kerala now working in Northeast America, helping engineers advance in their field of specialization. Born and matured in 2008, KEAN is the central point of contact for engineers seeking to help each other and to provide professional services in the US and India.
What we do for the community
- Recognize outstanding achievements of engineers from India/Kerala and NE America.
- Support engineers in their aspirations, career growth, and development.
- Recognize outstanding teachers from engineering colleges in India/Kerala.
- Provide scholarships to engineering students in the US and India.
- Participate in environmental protection efforts in Kerala, India.
What we do for engineering institutions
- An exemplary provider of professional services.
- Academic services in planning and organizing advancement in engineering.
- EEES - Experience Exposure with Engineering Students, run in both the US and India.
KEAN is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; donations are 100% tax deductible.