{"id":11807,"date":"2026-05-26T14:51:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/naujienos\/2026-m-destytoju-apdovanojimai\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T14:58:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:58:41","slug":"2026-lecturer-awards","status":"publish","type":"naujienos","link":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/naujienos\/2026-lecturer-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Lecturers Recognized for Academic Excellence and Winning Students\u2019 Hearts at the 2026 SMK Lecturer Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","naujienu_kategorijos":[85],"class_list":["post-11807","naujienos","type-naujienos","status-publish","hentry","naujienu_kategorijos-news"],"acf":{"renginiai_naujienos_1_photo":11805,"renginiai_naujienos_1_contain":false,"naujienos_1_author":"","renginiai_naujienos_1_caption":"","renginiai_naujienos_1_short_description":"","renginiai_naujienos_1_is_important":false,"renginiai_naujienos_1_flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_text","text":"

On May 21, 2026, SMK Higher Education Institution held its annual lecturer awards event, honoring lecturers who distinguished themselves through academic excellence, initiative, contribution to study quality, and recognition from students.<\/p>\r\n

The winners were selected by an independent committee consisting of lecturers, students, and administration representatives. At the same time, students voted for their most loved lecturers across different study fields and cities. Nearly 700 students cast their votes this year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Lecturers of the Year<\/h2>\r\n

Discipline of the Year: Agn\u0117 Juod\u017eentyt\u0117<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

This year, Agn\u0117 Juod\u017eentyt\u0117 stood out for her exceptional diligence in administering her study subject, maintaining prompt communication with students, and ensuring a clear and consistent assessment system.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Scientific Breakthrough of the Year: Mehmet Recai Uygur<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

Throughout the year, Mehmet Recai Uygur prepared new publications, participated in scientific conferences, contributed to expert activities, and made a significant contribution to project-based initiatives.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Initiative of the Year: Alvyda Eigminien\u0117<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

Alvyda Eigminien\u0117 organized the highest number of off-site lectures, invited guest speakers from various fields, strengthened the network of social partners, and actively involved students in activities outside SMK.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Study Quality Improvement Discovery of the Year: Aridonas Gasparavi\u010dius<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

Aridonas Gasparavi\u010dius comprehensively updated the study programme content and integrated new teaching methods and technological solutions into the learning process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Most Loved Lecturers<\/h2>\r\n

Most Loved Lecturers Among International Students:<\/h3>\r\n
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  • IT study field in Vilnius: Jurgita Balkien\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  • IT study field in Kaunas: Nadine Grabsi<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Marketing, Communication and Arts study fields in Vilnius: Danielius Minkevi\u010dius<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Marketing, Communication and Arts study fields in Kaunas: Vilma Gydait\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Business and Law study fields in Vilnius: Mehmet Recai Uygur<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Business and Law study fields in Kaunas: Deimant\u0117 Cibulskien\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Health Sciences study field in Vilnius: Victor Chibuzor Okika<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Health Sciences study field in Kaunas: Kristina Akelien\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    Most Loved Lecturers Among Online Students:<\/h3>\r\n
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    • IT study field: Tatjana Dulinskien\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
    • Marketing, Communication and Arts study fields: Tautvydas \u0160ab\u016bnas<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
    • Business and Law study fields: Viktoras Filipavi\u010dius<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

      Most Loved Lecturers Among Klaip\u0117da Students:<\/h3>\r\n
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      • IT study field: Marta Vendland<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
      • Marketing, Communication and Arts study fields: Violeta Ka\u010dinskien\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
      • Business and Law study fields: Jurgita Kasnausk\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
      • Health Sciences study field: Galina Valait\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

        Most Loved Lecturers Among Kaunas Students:<\/h3>\r\n
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        • IT study field: Tatjana Dulinskien\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
        • Marketing, Communication and Arts study fields: Saulius Kromalcas<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
        • Business and Law study fields: Nerija Kovalenkovien\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
        • Health Sciences study field: Rita Derkintien\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

          Most Loved Lecturers Among Vilnius Students:<\/h3>\r\n
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          • IT study field: Juozas Kamarauskas<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
          • Marketing, Communication and Arts study fields: Laura Zaleckait\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
          • Business and Law study fields: Regina Gurk\u0161nien\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
          • Health Sciences study field: Giedr\u0117 Auk\u0161tuolyt\u0117<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

            Community Recognition for Lecturers<\/h2>\r\n

            On behalf of the SMK Higher Education Institution team and students, Director Viktorija Palubinskien\u0117 thanks all lecturers for their daily work, professionalism, dedication, and care for students. Every member of the community contributes to creating a high-quality study experience and an inspiring academic environment.<\/p>"}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/naujienos\/11807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/naujienos"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/naujienos"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"naujienu_kategorijos","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/naujienu_kategorijos?post=11807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}