The Exquisite IIB ‘Pride of Karnataka Awards 2024’

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Icons of Indian Business recently hosted the vibrant and spirited ‘Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024’ on the 20th of January, 2024. The grand KASSIA Auditorium was filled with joyous laughter and banter of the guests, who arrived to receive their deserved appreciation for contributing towards our country’s economic growth.Established over two years ago, Icons of Indian Business has been the brainchild of Srinivas Thimmegowda, who noticed the lack of recognition and appreciation meted out to small and middle-scale entrepreneurs. Being a man of entrepreneurship spirit, he has since been hosting these award shows as a way to honor these far-sighted revolutionaries. This program commenced at midday, with the MC Divya Alur welcoming the guests with gusto and enthusiasm. Her booming voice and clever wordplay hyped the audience’s senses, as they waited in anticipation for the program’s unfolding.

The ‘Lighting the Lamp’ ceremony was performed to push an auspicious start, as the chief guests lit each side of the huge lamp. The chief guests who blessed the stage with their presence were:

•   Tiger B. B. Ashok Kumar, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Rtd), Super Cop of Bangalore & Motivational Speaker.

  

    Dr. B.V. Murali Krishna, Additional Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (eGovernance)(Rtd.), Govt. Of Karnataka;

  

     Dr. Muralimohan N.T., MBBS, MD – Chairman, Governing Council, M.R.Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore;

  

    Smt. Dr. Saisuman N, BE, LLB, Renowned Social Worker and State General Secretary, Janatha Dal (Secular)

    Dr. Sstishchandra H, National President, All India Public Grievances & Human Rights (A unit of Suman Charity Foundation);

    Dr. Manjunath G, MA, PhD, Additional Labour Commissoiner (Industrial Relations), Government of Karnataka;

    Mansoor, Deputy Director, Visveswaraya Trade Promotion Centre, Dept. of Industries & Commerce, Govt. Of Karnataka

  

    Dr. Anil Kumar T, MBBS, MS, MCh (Urology), F.M.A.S. Fellowship in URO-Oncology and Robotic Surgery UICC Fellow (Geneva)

    Mr. Vijayaprasad, Renowned Writer, Director, & Actor, KFI, Bangalore

    Mr. V. Sridhar Sambram, Renowned Music Director, Bangalore

  

    Smt. Asha NR, Founder of Asha Chemicals and President of Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka (AWAKE)

  

    Shri. Ganesh Kasaragod, Sr. Journalist, KFI, and Author

    Dr. Krupakar Narayanaswamy, Education & Social Service

The event was an evening of captivating performances that left the audience in awe. The first performer was the esteemed singer, Praveen. His melodious voice and hypnotic performance had everyone humming along to the tunes of evergreen classics. The audience was mesmerized by his performance, and the host couldn't resist joining in for an energetic dual performance that had everyone tapping their feet. A solo saxophone performance was delivered smoothly and with a punch by Adolf Sherum, a musician proficient with 14 musical instruments.

 

But the performances didn't stop there. Next up was Manyata J, a young classical dancer who put on a breathtaking Bharatanatyam performance. Her graceful movements and precise footwork were awe-inspiring and left the audience in tears. She performed each step with such elegance and flow that very few professionals in that art form can match. The spectators were so moved by her performance that they responded with loud cheers and words of encouragement.

The award ceremony also blessed its guests with a fabulous and mouth-watering feast, consisting of a delicious amalgamation of North and South Indian Dishes, satisfying their hunger and soothing their fatigue. Each guest that had received the award were:

 

Dr. Krupakar Narayanswami: Educational & Social Services, Hosur. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Award 2024 (for Excellence in Social Services & Education)

Mr. Adolf Sherum: Musician, Freelancer, Founder Vision Academy of Music Manipal and Udual (Pride of Karmata Award-2024 (for Best Mentor of 14 Musical instruments, Band Leader & Musician)

Mr Lavneet Singh: Managing Director at Impira By SRS llesort & Convention, Bidar. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Award-2024 for Best Luxurious Resort & Convention in Kalyan, Karnataka Region)

Mrs. Bhargavi Jakkala: Founder, Golucky Diaries, Bangalore . Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Maternity & Newborn Photography)

Mr. Narasimha Naidu: Founder & CEO, STEMx, Bangalore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Award-2024 (for Best STEM Education Start Up (Robotics, Al Products Manufacturing & services for K-12 Schools) )

Dr. Chandra Mohan: BHMS, ATIS, ACES (USA). Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Award-2024 ( for Excellence in Best Healthcare Professional & COVID Warrior)

Mrs. Dakshayani Raj: Managing Director-Coursescaut Pvt Ltd. Mysuru. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Award-2024 (for Best Medical Coding Academy)

Ms. Inchara: Professional Bharatanatyam Dancer, MES Kishore Kendra College, Bangalore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Award-2024 (for Bharatanatyam & Classical Singing)

Dr. Jabeen Taj Mohammed: Physical Education & Yoga Teacher at Vydehi School of Excellence, Bengaluru. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Award-2024 ( for Best Physical Education & Yoga Teacher)

Mr. Ramesh Hirejambur: E Author, Senior Journalist, Fighter for Justice Organiser and Businessman. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Award-2024 (for Best Author, Social Activist, Business & Event Organizer)

Mr. Santosh Bayaluseeme Raghunath and Pooja Santosh: Asia Book of Records & India Book of Records Awardee. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Award-2024 (For the Best Handmade Dolls' Category)

Mr. Sujan Jain: Founder-Ghatstays, Bangalore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Award-2024 (for Best Homestay Provider & Tour Operator)

Mrs. Sumithra C: Physical Education & Yoga Teacher at New Oxford International School, Anekal, Bengalore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Award-2024 ( for Best Physical Education & Yoga Teacher)

Dr. Jagadeesh MS: National & International Yoga Champion Maragondanaguni Village, Koratagere Taluk, Tumkur District. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Award-2024 (for Best Yoga Championship (National & International))

Mr. Sam P Philip: Co-founder and Director - Promilo, Bangalore. Received the IIB Industry & Business Leadership Awards - 2023 ( for Excellence in Social Services & Education)

Dr. Ravikumar V.N: Founder, (NPCS) NEELADRI PEST CONTROL SERVICE (Commercial Pest Control Operators) Kolar, Karnataka, India. Received the IIB Industry & Business Leadership Awards - 2023 ( for Excellence in Social Services & Education)

Mr. C Prem Balindra D.E.T.E: Proprietor-Sachitronics, Bangalore Govt. Licenced Class | Electrical Contractor & Engineers. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Excellence in Social Services & Education)

Mr. Rajath H.T: Proprietor, Rajatha Enterprises Bangalore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Excellence in Social Services & Education)

Ms. Manyatha J: Professional Bharatanatyam Dancer Hoskote-Taluk. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Excellence in Social Services & Education)

Mr. S.H Ravindra: Proprietor, Inchara Holidays, Bangalore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Excellence in Social Services & Education)

Mr. R. Vivekananda: Proprietor, Agroplast, Tiptur. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Excellence in Social Services & Education)

Mr. Saqib Ahmed: Proprietor Mannath Interiors & Furnitures, Mysore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Excellence in Social Services & Education)

Dr. Vasanthkumar B.N M.B.B.S: Company Medical Officer, Harappanahalli TATA Yazaki Company Pvt, Stericon Medicine Company Pvt, Rich Global Pvt and LAGUNA CIOTHING. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Excellence in Health Care and Humanitarian Services )

Dr. K.S Rammoorthy (Surya): Business Man, Social Activist, President, National Public Rights Protection Organisation. Karnataka State, President - Akhila Bharatha Hindu Mahasabha, Bangalore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Social Services as a Hindu Sanghatan, Business Man & Human Rights Activist)

Sri Sandesh N.U: Chaithra Sandesh Educational Trust Kamakshiplaya - Bangalore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Excellence in Social Services & Education)

Mr. R.P Rama Mohan Reddy: Founder, SS Group of Services, Bangalore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Service Providers in Hospitality Services, Hotels. Restaurants, Bars, Resorts and events Security Manpower, Labour Contract, Job work, & Leisure Consultancy)

Mr. S. Vasu: Proprietor, Sree Avon Machineries Bangalore. Received the IIB BEST MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS AWARD-2024 (in the Category of Agricultural Machines, Oil mill & Pulverisers Manufacturing)

Mr. Muzammil Ahmed: Proprietor, MM Enterprises Financial Consultant, Bangalore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Financial Consultants)

Smt. Dr. Saisuman N, BE LLB: State General Secretary, JD(S) Political Party Social Worker. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Social & Political Services)

Dr. Ln. Sathyavathi Basavaraj PMJF: President, Lions Club, Bangalore . Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Change Makers in Society & Women Empowering)

Dr. Ln. Karuna Veerakempaiah PMJF: Lions Club, Bangalore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Change Makers in Society & Women Empowering)

Mr. V Rakesh: Founder, Mysuru Soda Point, Mysore . Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Cafe & Beverages Startup)

Mr. Harish Kumar S: Proprietor, SRS Innovations, Mysore . Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Architects & Interior Designers)

Dr. Vinod Kumar S: Shree Vinayaka Yoga Kendra. & Chinnara koota. Champion & International Yoga Trainer. Doddaballapur.. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Physical Education & Yoga Teacher)

Mr. Ranjith V: Managing Director SRV Propel India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Gas Distribution Company)

Mr. India Albert Rio: Soul Fitness Club, Bengaluru. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Change Maker in Body Building & Fitness Trainer)

Mr. Sageer Ahamed: Exotic Perfumes, Shimoga. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Apparel Perfume Manufacturing)

Mr. Mohammed Waseem: Exotic Perfumes, Shimoga. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Apparel Perfume Manufacturing)

Zuber Ahmed: Proprietor, Jabir Ibn Hayyan Industry - Hubli. Received the IIB Pride of Karnataka Awards – 2024 (for Best Manufactures of Home Care & Auto Care Detailing Products )

Mr. Shivananda Madashetty & Mrs. Divyashree Shivananda: Nov 14th 2003 (21st Year). Received the IIB BEST COUPLE AWARD – 2024 (for Excellence in Social Services & Education)

Smt. Mutheshwari & Shri. Maheshwarappa: 23 Years of Togetherness. Received the IIB BEST COUPLE AWARD – 2024