As many as 38 teachers of different schools of Ganjam district were conferred with the National Builder Award by the Rotary Club of Brahmapur on Tuesday at a function here. Chief guest Berhampur University Vic-Chancellor Geetanjali Dash, who presented the award, said teachers play a vital role in nation building. The function was presided over Rotary Club president Satyakam Patra. Club secretary Sarthak spoke about the importance of the National Builder Award. V Ajit Raju proposed the vote of thanks. Award committee chairman Suresh Chandra Panigrahi was present.