Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou Memorial Award for Music

In 2009, a music award was instituted in memory of the late Rev Dr Neiliezhü Üsou for his tremendous contribution to the growth of music in Nagaland. It is an annual recognition given to the High School Living Certificate (HSLC) subject topper in Music under Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE). This award carries a citation and cash money of ₹25,000 (Twenty-five thousand Indian Rupees).

Award recipients:

Name School Percentage Year
Sesino Savino Northfield School, Kohima 92% 2009
Tingneineng Vaiphei Pilgrim School, Dimapur 93% 2010
Zekope-ü Sekhamo G. Rio School, Kohima 94% 2011
Angel Ngullie Pilgrim School, Dimapur 98% 2012
Bozio Baptist High, Kohima 98% 2013
Kezekevinuo Lydia Üsou Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur 100% 2014
Neizelhounuo Suokhrie Northfield School, Kohima
97%
2015
Petenei Tacü The Vineyard School, Kohima
Vivikali K Yeptho Immanuel School, Zunheboto
Atounuo Rutsa Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur
Pelelhounuo Kuotsu Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur
Emtili Aier Northfield School, Kohima 99% 2016
Neingusalie Yano Northfield School, Kohima 100% 2017
Mengubeinuo Solo Northfield School, Kohima
95%
2018
Lhuvi Khate Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur
Thuisemla Shanglai Patkai Hr. Sec. School, Chumukedima
Zhapusenuo Zuyie Baptist High, Kohima 98% 2019
Ketuseno Meyase Northfield School, Kohima 99% 2020
Yimlimongla Pongen The Vineyard School, Kohima 99% 2021