Happy moments witnessed at the Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar Memorial Awards ceremony

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The 40th edition of the awards ceremony, presented by the state's prestigious business magazine, "Icons of Indian Business Magazine", was held with great significance and grandeur.

"Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar Memorial Award-2026 was organised on Thursday, 27-08-2026. The program started at 7 pm at KASSIA Auditorium in Vijayanagar, Bengaluru. More than 52 achievers from various fields came from far-away places to receive the award in the crowded hall.

The performance of renowned artist  Anil, who hails from North Karnataka, surprised everyone. He painted the portrait of our favourite  "Rajarshi Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar" in the 'reverse' style and received appreciation.

Icons of Indian Business Magazine's Chief Editor Srinivas Thimmegowda delivered a welcome speech and introduced the dignitaries. He explained the importance of the business magazine, which has been launched for entrepreneurs running small industries.

Vidhushi Kumari Shashikala,  Bharatanatyam & Janapada Dance instructor, Sri Shantha Samskruti Nrutya Kala Academy, Budigere, Devanahalli (Tq), Bangalore rural district. Her amazing Bharatanatyam program captivated the audience.

Dr Venugopal, Retired Vice Chancellor, Bangalore University, who arrived as the chief guest, spoke about the contributions of Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar to our state and shared some unknown information.

Sir M. Visvesvaraya and Mysore Maharaja Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar are two sides of the same coin, and he gave a complete explanation of how these great personalities worked day and night to move towards the development of Mysore State.

Then, Padma Shri awardee Dr Shubha Iyengar spoke and said that we should all follow the path shown by the Maharaja and work for the development of this country. He shared his heartfelt words that it is a great pleasure for great achievers to receive the award in the name of the pioneer of development, Rajarshi Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar and conveyed her best wishes to all the achievers receiving this award.

Then, Dr Anjanappa, a renowned doctor, spoke inspiringly to everyone by giving advice on how a person should develop self-confidence, the importance of health and the way to achieve a long life. In his speech, he said that receiving the Mysore Maharaja's Memorial Award is a great achievement and a matter of pride in one's life.

                                           The details of the dignitaries who attended the event as chief guests are as follows

1. Dr Venugopal, former Vice Chancellor, Bangalore University; former Principal, VTU Engineering College, Bangalore

2. Dr Shubha V, Padma Shri awardee, renowned aerospace scientist.

3 Dr Anjanappa, Renowned Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Motivational Speaker, Bangalore

4. Subedar Dr B K Kumaraswamy,  President - Ex-servicemen Welfare Association, Bangalore

5 Air Veteran Trilok,  Indian Air Force ( Rtd), Kargil War Operation Vijay Trishul Bharatiya Puraskar Awardee

6 Sri Basavaraj M Ninganagowdar,  Junior Commissioned Officer ( Rtd), Operation Blue Star, Kargil Vijay & Sri Lanka Peacekeeping Force

7 Dr Mahesh Arvind,  Professor of Chemistry,  Founder - Prajna Foundation

8 Dr Hawaldar Sharavana,  Kargil War Fighter, Shourya Samman Awardee, Kempegowda Memorial Awardee 

9  Dr KRK, Senior BJP Leader, Chennai

The details of the achievers who received the Rajarshi Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar Memorial Award that day are as follows:

1. Mr G. G C Madhusudhan,   Proprietor, P R M Constructions, Hoskote, Bangalore Rural,   Best Construction Company

2 Mrs Shwetha Santhosh Shet Shashwathi, Paying Guest House, BJP Activist, Sagara, Shimoga District, Best Woman Entrepreneur, Blood Donor & Social Services

3 Dr Cheeluru Muniraju,   State Convenor, Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha,   Best Farmer, Activist & Social Services

4 Mr Basavaraj Agadi,   Proprietor, Agadi Enterprises, Dharwad,   Best Agricultural Equipments

Sheela H V,   Coordinator at Kidzee Sri Vivekananda International School,   Tiptur;   Excellence in Education Leadership

5 Mrs Anitha V,   Senior Agency Partner, Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited, Kolar.   Excellence in Life Insurance Consultancy

6 Ms Rakshitha Chinnammal,   Proprietrix, Siddhi Precision Industries, Abbigere, Bangalore.   Best Precision Industries

7 Shri. Ravi Kumar Patel,   Maha Dharmadhikari, ISKCON, Bangalore.   For saving ISKCON Temple from Save Temple Organisation, USA; feeding 1 million Poor Children through Akashpatrhre Mid Day Meals Scheme

8 Dr Shazia Rukhiya,   Manager, Human Resources, Vivo- Vsmart World Communication Private Limited, Bangalore.   Excellence in HR Leadership

9 Dr S Harish, Bharatiya Janata Party District Co-convener, Unorganised Workers Cell, Bangalore North District; Social Worker, President Of Chinnara Loka Trust, Bengaluru;   Best Social Services

10 Prof. Shazia Abdul Khader Sait,   MA, MPhil, Head of the Department, Learning and Development, Presidency College, Bangalore,   Best Education Strategist

11 Vidhushi Kumari Shashikala,   Bharatanatyam & Janapada Dance Teacher, Sri Shantha Samskriti Nrutya Kala Academy, Budigere, Devanahalli (Tq), Bangalore. Best Professional Bharatanatyam and Janapada Teacher

12 Mr Harish Gowda,   Founder, DM UPVC & MODILAR, Agrahara Dasarahalli.   Excellence in Kitchen Cabinet & Wardrobe Manufacturing

13 MS Guru Raja Rao Guruji,   Master of Yoga & Meditation, Spiritual Teacher, Mangalore;   Excellence in Yoga, Inner World Scientists and Master of Awareness

14 Mrs Sailaja Borusu,   Principal of RIO Preschool, Electronic City, Bangalore;   Excellence in Preschool Education. 

15 Dr Mahesh Arvind, MSc, MPhil, PhD, Professor of Chemistry Retd), Founder, Prajna Foundation, Bangalore.   Eminent Social Scientist

16 Mr L B Mahindra Singh,   BE, ME, Founder, Sushmma Consultancy, Hosakote, Bangalore. Best senior Civil Engineers, Chartered value & Consultancy company

17 Shri R Srinath,   Astrologer, Vastu Consultant, Spiritual Book Collection & Priest, Hosur;   Best Spiritual Ambassador Award

18 Mamatha S Alankrit, Designer Studio, Rajajinagar, Bangalore;   IIB Visionary Woman Entrepreneur

19 Bhavya N,   Managing Director, Alpin Aerospace Private Limited, Bangalore;   Young Entrepreneur in Aerospace Industry

20 Dr Vishnuvardhan D,   Board Member, National Turmeric Board, New Delhi, Managing Director, Carica Retail Private Limited, Bangalore;   Excellence in Spice Products Manufacturing

21 Hakeem Mohammed Ishaq,   MM Unani Ayurvedic Pharma, Munreddy Palya, Bangalore.   Best Unani & Ayurvedic Products Stockist

22   Dr Balakrishna S Maddodi, Member, SEAC GOI and NSS Program Officer, MAHE-MIT NSS UNIT, Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal, India   

23  Mr Gourab Chattopadhyay, Patient Counsellor and Medical Writer, Medfin, Bangalore,   Best Patient Counsellor & Medical Writer

24 Ms Sahaya Mary. S  B.Com, B.P.Ed, Yoga Jury Physical Education Director, Throwball Coach & Yoga Instructor, St. Charles Women's PU College Bangalore Best Sporting Coach & Yoga Guru

25 Mr Prakash S K,   Founder, Sri Jnana Vikas Pre Primary School, Kodigehalli, Magadi Road, Bangalore,   Best Pre Primary School

26 Dr S D Raju,   Managing Director, Danavanthri Aayur Wellness Centre, Malleshwaram, Bangalore,   Best Ayurvedic Wellness Centre

27 Mr Boralingaiah,   Proprietor, Sri Byraveshwara Kabab Centre, Nagendra Block, Bangalore,   Best Tasty Kabab Centre

28 Dr Manjula B T,   Physiotherapist & Samaja Sevakaru, Bangalore,   Best Social Worker & Physiotherapist

29 Mr Krishnamoorti Dixit,   NESARA TOURS LLP, Nagarabavi, Bangalore,   Best Domestic & International Tour Operators

30 Kum.Hansi N.G Classical dancer, Actor, Model&Author, Sri Basaveshwara Public School, Tumkur,   Best Multi Talented child

31 Shilpi. Shri. Bhanuprakash Sharma Kashyapasya Shilpa Kalakendra, Shivarapattana, Malur  Best Shilpi, Temple Architect and Vastu Shilpa Kala Praveena

32 Dr Srinivasa V,   Founder Chairman, CEO & Managing Director, CUBIX Educational Trust/CUBIIX Group of Institutions, Bangalore;   Best Visionary Entrepreneur & Best Educationist

33 Dr Guruprasad N H, Sanskrit Professor, Sri Siddhaganga Mata, Tumkur;   Excellence in Sanskrit Teaching Profession

34 Dr KRK,   National Vice President, Narendra ModiVichar Manch- IT, Vikasit Bharat Ambassador, President- WPFA, Chennai.   Excellence in Political&Social Services

35 Mr Sarapath Hussain,   Proprietor, SM Cars, BSK 1st Stage, Bangalore.   Best all-model car repairs and Services

36 Mr Navaneeth Raj,   Equestrian, Horse Trainer & Warmblood Horses Breeder, Bangalore.   Best Changemaker in Equestrian Sports Trainer&Warmblood Horses Breeder

37 Mr Syed Nazeerulla,   CEO & Founder, Oxford Group of Institutions, Frazer Town, Bangalore.   Excellence in Educational Leadership

38 Dr K R Neelakanta,   Senior Journalist, Ex. Member, Purasabhe, Social Worker, K R Pete Town. Excellence in Journalism & Social Services

39 Dr Shubha V ( Padmasri Awardee),   Renowned Aerospace Scientist, Bangalore.   Excellence in Aerospace Science

40 Vinutha K,   Founder and Managing Director, Vidya Vinayaka Academy, Magadi Road, Bangalore,   Best Education Academy for Regular, Correspondence or Distance and Online Education

41 Mr Sheikh Ismail (a) Sardar INDUS SPRINGS, Rajajinagar Industrial Estate, Bangalore,   Best Machines Sales & Services

42 Dr Sharathi Kumar M,   Founder, GMS Aviation Training Institute, Bangalore Excellence in Aviation Training Institute

43 Lion B Niranjan,   Commercial Tax Officer (Retd), Bangalore Excellence in Social Services

44  Mr Ramesh C R,   Managing Director, Hindustan Tools & Components, Rajajinagar Industrial Estate, Bangalore Excellence in Tools and Components Manufacturing

45 Lilly George,  Head Mistress, St. Michael's High School, RPC Layout, Bangalore Excellence in School Administration

46 Mr S Sandeep,   Founder, Sharon Building Construction, Seegehalli, Bangalore Excellence in Civil Construction Company

47 Shri. M L Vishweshwara Bhat,   Pradhana Archakaru, Sri Kanyakaparameahwari Temple, President, Akhila Karnataka Bhahmana Archaka & Purohitha Parishath, Bangalore,   Spiritual Ambassador Award

48 Dr Srinivasa Ramanujam,   Pradhana Archakaru, Sri Ghali Anjaneya Temple, Mysore Road,   Bangalore,   Best Spiritual Ambassador Award

49 Mr Shankar R,   Proprietor, Sri Veskateshwara Car AC, Dr Rajkumar Road, Bangalore,   Best Car AC FITTING, Servicing and Gas Charging

50 Subedar Major Kumaraswamy B K,   President, Ex-servicemen Welfare Association. Rajyotsava Awardee, Bangalore Excellence in Social Welfare