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, President JDS ( Women's Wing ) Byatarayanapura Constituency, Bangalore.

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, Bangalore, Karnataka; Master Trainer, Leadership and Socio-emotional wellness coach, Former principal of CBSE schools

4. Mrs ASHWINI SANJAY JADHAV,  Director in Authentic Building Systems Private Limited, Bangalore, Proprietrix, AUTHENTIC SMART BUILD, Vijayapur. IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Woman Entrepreneur

5. Mrs Ashalatha B R, Proprietor, Siddhi Dairy Farms & Suraksha Home Products, Samruddhi Global Ventures, Bangalore IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Woman Entrepreneur.

6. Chandrani Chakraborty Profession:- HR Head/Author/Artist /Voice over Artist /Social Worker/pageant model/Niti Aayoga member, Bangalore IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best multi-talented personality.

7. Anupama Joy,  Associate Customer Support Engineer, Hitachi Energy, Bangalore, Former HVDC Service Coordinator at Hitachi Energy, Norway IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026,  For Young Woman Achiever Award for professional excellence.

8. Dr Rupali Sahdev, Founder: Beauty Vedam Skin, Hair & Lifestyle, Acupuncture Clinic, Bangalore. IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Skin, Hair & Lifestyle, Acupuncture Clinic

9. Dr Shilpa T. N., Doctor of Pharmacy, Managing Director, HEALTH ON BOARD, Bangalore. IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Healthcare Services

10. Nandini Santhosh,  Founder: Triksha Photography, Bangalore. IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Professional Photography.

11. Mrs Shwetha Santhosh Shet, Shashwathi Paying Guest House, BJP Activist, Sagara. Shimoga -District. IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best PG & Social Services.

12. Jyoti Ojha,  Vice Principal - CBSE Narayana e-Techno School, Bangalore IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Education Leadership and Academic Excellence.

13. Parul Agarwal, Founder & Director – Joining Dots Montessori School,  Mahadevapura, Bangalore. IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Inspiring Woman Entrepreneur Award ( Montessori School

14. Ms Shazia Rukhiya, Manager - Human Resources, Vivo - Vsmart World Communication Private Limited, Bangalore. IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Human Resource Professional.

15. Mrs Vyshali Prakash, Proprietor,  Vyshali Enterprises, Bangalore. IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For No.1 Home Appliances Covers Manufacturing

16. Mrs Asha Kolagunda Nagappa Shetty, MS in Health Informatics, Life Coach, Mrs Elite Petite Global Canada Title holder, Mysore. IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Most Beautiful Woman

17. Mrs Savitha Hebbar, Founder,  Sri Sai Sharada Mahila Kalyana Samsthe, Belagavi. IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Social Service & Women Empowerment

18. Manju Deekshith,  Renowned Actress, Entrepreneur, Bangalore IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Actress & Entrepreneur.

19. Dr Suchithra Umesh, Founder Secretary, New Jasmine International Public School, State Office Bearer, Rajya Mahila Ghataka, Kannada Yuva Rakshana Vedike. IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Educational & Social Services.

20. Dr Sunitakhanapure,  Principal, Christ International School, Halehalli, Kithagnur, Bangalore IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Principal & Administrator.

21. Mrs Bhuwaneshwari, Headmaster, Government Higher Primary Kannada & English Medium School, Hallikhed (k),  Bidar - District. IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Teacher, Social Worker, Writer, Sportsperson & Event Anchor 

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

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

24. .Likitha N Founder & CEO COGNEX VENTURES, Bangalore. IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Healthy Life Style Products & Government Service Providers.

25. Mrs Priyanka Content & Academic Writer, Traditional Andhra Pickle & Spice Manufacturer, Bangalore. IIB - Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Woman Entrepreneur.

26. Mamatha Karanth, Artistic Director,  Natyalahari - Expansive waves of dance, Bangalore IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Professional Dancing.

27. Dr Shruthi Prabhakar,  Associate Professor, Finance & Behavioural Finance, Researcher & Trainer, Bangalore IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Teaching Professional.

28. Nethra Sharathi,  Co-Founder of GMS Aviation Training Institute, Bengaluru,  IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Best Aviation Training Institute

29. Vidhushi Kalavathi G S, Classical Dancer & Choreographer, Marathahalli, Bangalore. IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 for Best Classical Dance & Choreography.

30. Ku.Haansi N G,   9 years, Sri Basaveshwara Public School, Sri Siddhaganga Mata, Tumkur. IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Multi-Talented Child.

31. Shashikala Bharatanatyam & Janapada Dance Teacher, Sri Shantha Sanskriti Nritya Kala Academy, Boodigere, Bangalore IIB Nari Shakthi Puraskar Award-2026 For Professional Bharatanatyam Teacher.

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

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

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

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