Gecko Animation Studio based out of South extension in New Delhi has bagged the Times Research Education Excellence Award 2010 for the best animation studio in Delhi & NCR. Gecko wins this award among 60 other animation centers and 5 Animation institutes that were nominated in the Delhi NCR region. The Times research team backed by a team of professionals in the education industry assesses academic institutions based on Student feedback, Curriculum, Infrastructure Facilities and Directors qualifications.

The award was presented by Dr. Kiran Bedi IPS known to champion to the cause of education for the people who have little or no means followed by an inspirational speech by the veteran.

Gecko Animation Studio has been identified as one of the absolute best in the Indian education industry. Gecko has exemplified its commitment to excellence because the institution understands and excels at imparting quality education and has unique advantages over its competitors

The event was marked by a spectacular dance performance and an audience consisting of the who’s who of the Education Industry. Awards were presented for MBA and Engineering categories as well.

“We are extremely proud of this award as we have made a conscious effort to build smarter and more efficient training methodologies wherein actual studio projects are conducted in the classes.” Says Mr. Paresh Mehta CEO and Founder Gecko Animation Studio. This ensures that students get exposed to the industry requirements and enables them to be hands on with the required studio skills. Mr. Paresh Mehta has tremendous experience in the field of animation with a background of NID and professional animation experience from Academy of Art San Francisco. Mr. Paresh Mehta is currently also a professor of animation in Purdue University USA.

Taruna Ummatt COO in an interview with IBN 7 said “we appreciate this honor and would like to continue delivering education which is potent enough to get Gecko students placed in the best studios across the world.” Taruna Ummatt heads the operations at Gecko Animation Studio and is currently writing a book on 3D Animation Software