IIB's 38th Edition ' Naari Shakthi Puraskar' Awards Ceremony

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The 38th edition of the award ceremony of the state's prestigious Business Magazine "Icons of Indian Business Magazine" was held with great enthusiasm and significance. Like every year, on March 8, as part of International Women's Day, this year too, the "Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026" program for women was held on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

It was special that this award was presented to women achievers in a packed meeting at the KASSIA Auditorium in Vijayanagar, Bengaluru. It was even more special that the Let's achievers who came as the chief guests of the program were also women. Many women achievers had come from faraway places to receive the award. In a male-dominated society, women have achieved in all fields today.

Therefore, since this award ceremony was organised for women, the achievers participated with great enthusiasm. The presence of many girls brought a special atmosphere to the hall. The program began at 7 pm. Famous singer Vinay entertained everyone with his melodious voice as he sang female-oriented film songs.

The program presentation by the senior presenter, Mrs Divya Alur, added to the charm of the program. She introduced the chief guests and awardees very neatly. The performance of renowned artist and filmmaker Anil, who hails from North Karnataka, surprised everyone. He did a live painting of our favourite Padma Shri "Saalumarada Thimmikka" in the 'Ulta' style and received appreciation.

The details of the chief guests who participated in the Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 program are as follows

Dr Padmini Prasad, Renowned Medical Doctor, Gynacologist, Founder: Ramamani Nursing & Maternity Home, Bangalore.

Dr Punyavathi Nagaraj,  Medical Director, Punya Hospital, Senior BJP Leader, Bangalore

Dr SaiSuman Hanumantharayappa, BE, LLB Advocate & Social Services, State General Secretary, Karnataka Pradesh Janata Dal (Secular ), Bangalore.

Manju Deekshith,  Renowned Actress, Entrepreneur, Bangalore

Dr Soya Nambiar, Secretary, Women Empowerment Cell, International Human Rights Association, Bangalore, Karnataka; Master Trainer, Leadership and Socio-emotional wellness coach, Former principal of CBSE schools

Prathiksha Kamath, Renowned professional  Model, Winner of the title ' South India Queen -2017, Bangalore

Smt. Jyothi N Gowda,  Senior BJP Leader, Social & Political Service, Bangalore.

   The following women achievers received the Nari Puraskar Award-2026 in their respective categories

 1. Ambika Mani, SOFTWARE ENTREPRENEUR, POLITICAL YOUTH ICON FOR BEST SOCIAL SERVICES AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

2. Mrs Shruthi GN, Proprietor, Kushi Industries (Racks and storage solutions), HEGGANAHALLI, BANGALORE, FOR BEST WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

3. Dr Soya Nambiar, Secretary. WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CELL INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION FOR BEST SOCIAL IMPACT AND INSPIRING CHANGE LEADER

4. Mrs Ashwini Sanjay Jadhav, DIRECTOR IN AUTHENTIC BUILDING SYSTEMS PVT.LTD B'LORE. PROPRIETRIEX. AUTHENTIC SMART BUILD. VIJAYPUR FOR BEST WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR

5. Mrs Ashalatha BR, Proprietor. SIDDHI DIARY FARMS AND SURAKSHA HOME PRODUCTS, SAMRUDDHI GLOBAL VENTURES B'LORE FOR BEST WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR

6. Chandrani Chakraborthy HR HEAD/ AUDITOR/ARTIST/VOICE OVER ARTIST/SOCIAL WORKER/PAGEANT MODEL/NITI AAYOGA MEMBER B'LORE FOR BEST MULTI-TALENTED PERSONALITY

7. Anupama Joy ASSOCIATE CUSTOMER SUPPORT ENGINEER. HITACHI ENERGY B'LORE. FORMER HVDC COORDINATOR AT HITACHI ENERGY NORWAY FOR BEST PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AND YOUNG WOMEN ACHIEVER

8. Dr Rupali Sehdev, FOUNDER: BEAUTY VEDAM SKIN.HAIR AND LIFESTYLE, ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC FOR THE BEST WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR

9. Dr Shilpa TN, DOCTOR OF PHARMACY. MANAGING DIRECTOR HEALTH ON BOARD, B'LORE FOR BEST HEALTH CARE SERVICES

10. Nandhini Santhosh FOUNDER: TRIKSHA PHOTOGRAPHY, B'LORE FOR BEST PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

11. Mrs Shwetha Santhosh Shet, SHASHWATHI PAYING GUEST HOUSE, BJP ACTIVIST, SAGARA. SHIMOGA FOR BEST WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AND SOCIAL SERVICES

12. Jyoti Ojha VICE PRINCIPAL- CBSE NARAYANA E-TECNO SCHOOL B'LORE FOR BEST EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

13. Parul Agarwal, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR JOINING DOTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL, MAHADEVPURA. B'LORE FOR THE BEST INSPIRING WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR IN MONTESSORI EDUCATION

14. Ms Shazia Rukhiya MANAGER- HUMAR RESOURCES, VIVO-VSMART WORLD COMMUNICATION PVT.LTD B'LORE FOR BEST HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

15. Mrs Vyshali Prakash, Proprietor, Vyashali Enterprises, Bangalore, for No. 1 Home Appliances, Covers, and Manufacturing

16. Mrs Asha Kolagunda Nagappa Shetty, MS IN HEALTH INFORMATICS, LIFE COACH, MRS. ELITE PETITE GLOBAL CANADA TITLE HOLDER, HASSAN FOR BEST EXCELLENCE IN ELEGANCE

17. Mrs Savitha Hebbar, Founder, SRI SAI SHARADA MAHILA KALYANA SAMASTHE, BELAGAVI, FOR BEST SOCIAL SERVICES AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

18. Manju Deekshith, RENOWNED ACTRESS, ENTREPRENEUR, B'LORE FOR BEST ACTRESS AND ENTREPRENEUR

19. Dr Suchithra Umesh, Founder Secretary, NEW JASMINE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL. STATE OFFICE BEARER, RAJYA MAHILA GHATAKA. KANNADA YUVA RAKSHANA VEDIKE FOR BEST EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDER

20. Jamina Vasanthi Nadar Verma GODHARA NATURALS, B'LORE FOR BEST NATURAL AND ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

21. Dr Sunitha S Khanapure, PRINCIPAL, CHRIST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL. HALEHALLI, KITHAGNUR B'LORE FOR BEST PRINCIPAL AND ADMINISTRATOR

22. Mrs Bhuwaneshwari, Headmaster, Government Higher Primary Kannada & ENGLISH MEDIEUM SCHOOL, HALLIKHED (K) BIDAR - DISTRICT FOR BEST TEACHER, SPORTSPERSON, WRITER, SOCIAL WORKER & EVENT ANCHOR

23. Mrs Chandra S B.A., MED PRESIDENT JEEVODAYA SEVA TRUST FOR BEST EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

24. Dr Shyny Grace Paul IDL FOUNDATION. B'LORE FOR BEST HR PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES

25. Likitha N. FOUNDER & CEO COGNEX VENTURES. B'LORE FOR THE BEST HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS AND GOVT SERVICE PROVIDERS

26. Mrs Priyanka CONTENT & ACADEMIC WRITER, TRADITIONAL ANDRA PICKLE AND SPICE MANUFACTURER, FINANCIAL CONSULTANT. B'LORE FOR BEST WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR

27. Mamatha Karanth, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, NATYALAHARI- EXPANSIVE WAVES OF DANCE, B'LORE FOR BEST PROFESSIONAL DANCING

28. Dr Shruthi Prabhakar, Associate Professor, RESEARCHER AND TRAINER, B'lore for Best Teaching Professional

29. Nethra Sharathi CO - FOUNDER OF GMS. AVIATION TRAINING INSTITUTE, B'LORE FOR THE BEST AVIATION TRAINING INSTITUTE

30. Vidhushi Kalavathi G S CLASSICAL DANCER & CHOREOGRAPHER, MARATHAHALLI. B'LORE FOR BEST CLASSICAL DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY

31. Kum. Haansi NG SRI BASAVESHWARA PUBLIC SCHOOL, SRI SIDDHAGANGA MATA, TUMKUR MULTI TALENTED CHILD

32. Shashikala BHARATHANATYAM AND JANAPADA DANCE TEACHER, SHRI SHANTHA SAMSKRUTHI NRUTHYA KALA ACHADEMY. BUDIGERE, B'LORE FOR BEST PROFESSIONAL BHARATHANATYAM TEACHER FOR BEST HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST

33 Shashikala Founder, CUT IT The Family Saloon, Hesaraghatta Main Road, Bangalore IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Woman Entrepreneur.

34. Smt. Jyothi N Gowda,  Senior BJP Leader, Social & Political Service, Bangalore. IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Social & Political Services.

35. Bhavya N, Managing Director, Alpin Aerospace Private Limited,  Bangalore. IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Young Entrepreneur in Aerospace Industry.

36. Dr. Malini M. Dutta, PhD. Principal BGS National Public School, Hulimavu, Bangalore. IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Excellence in Educational Leadership.