| Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou Memorial Award for Music | |
| Awarded For: | Awarded to HSLC subject topper in Music under NBSE. |
| Sponsor: | Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou Memorial Society |
| Firstawarded: | 2009 |
| Lastawarded: | 2021 |
| Reward: | 25,000 (Twenty Five thousand INR) |
| Holder Label: | Most recent winner |
| Award1 Type: | Total awarded |
| Award1 Winner: | 19 |
| Award2 Type: | First winner |
| Award2 Winner: | Sesino Savino |
| Award3 Type: | Last winner(s) |
| Award3 Winner: | Yimlimongla Pongen |
Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou Memorial Award for Music is a prestigious music award given annually by the Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou Memorial Society and approved by the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE). The award is named after the late Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou for his tremendous contribution to the growth of music in Nagaland. It was instituted in 2009 and is an annual recognition given to the HSLC subject topper in Music under NBSE. This award carries a citation and cash money of 15,000 (Fifteen thousand Indian Rupees).[1] Cash money was revised to 25,000 (Twenty Five thousand Indian Rupees) in 2020.
| 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 Ngüllie | Pilgrim School, Dimapur | 98% | 2012 | |
| Bozio Nienü | Baptist High, Kohima | 98% | 2013 | |
| Kezekevinuo Lydia Üsou | Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur | 100% | 2014 | |
| Neizelhounuo Süokhrie | Northfield School, Kohima | 97% | 2015† | |
| Petenei Tacü | The Vineyard School, Kohima | |||
| Vivikali K. Yeptho | Immanuel Higher Secondary School, Zünheboto | |||
| Atounuo Rütsa | Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur | |||
| Pelelhounuo Kuotsü | 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, Chümoukedima | |||
| Zhapusenuo Zuyie | Baptist High, Kohima | 98% | 2019 | |
| Ketuseno Meyase | Northfield School, Kohima | 99% | 2020 | |
| Yimlimongla Pongen | The Vineyard School, Kohima | 99% | 2021 |
† Multiple subject toppers in that year. All recipients are awarded 15,000 (revised to 25,000 in 2020) along with citation and memento.