A
pan-India platform celebrating women of impact and the pillars who empower
their journeys
P.C.
Chandra Jewellers, in association with Fever FM, successfully concluded the
inaugural edition of the Visionaari Awards 2026 across Mumbai, Delhi, and
Bengaluru, celebrating women who are driving meaningful change across diverse
fields.
Conceptualised
as a purpose-led initiative, the Visionaari Awards recognise women who are not
only achieving professional success but also creating social, entrepreneurial,
and cultural impact. The platform also introduced a special category - “Men
Behind Her Success” - acknowledging the role of strong support systems in
enabling these journeys.
The
awards honoured excellence across five categories: Entrepreneur/Startup,
Budding Sports Stars, Social Impact Achievers, Impactful Individual, and Men
Behind Her Success. Participation was driven through an integrated radio,
digital, and on-ground campaign, attracting nominations from across the
country.
Following
a rigorous evaluation process led by distinguished jury panels, a total of 45
awardees were recognised, with 15 women of substance each from Mumbai, Delhi,
and Bengaluru.
The
Delhi Awardee list included Ritika Jatin Ahuja, Mona Jaiswal, Suhani Jain,
Himanshi Singh, Renuka Panwar, Sherry Singh, Reeti Sahayi, Rouble Nagi, Dorris
Francis, Jinnie Chugh, Nisha Mishra, Sufiya Sufi, Somnath Babbar, and Ajay
Sangwan.
The
Bangalore Awardee list featured Suhasini Suresh, Sulekha Dey, Balasree
Viswanathan, Anushree Acharya, Sowmya Prabhakar, Sunitha Ganesh, Mahima Verma,
Anusha Bharadwaj, Jacintha Jayachandran, Vipasha Devi Tilak, Dr. Nilam Pandya,
Jennifer Sharma, Rama Thakur, Veena Shetty, Samartha Srinivasa and Manoj
Sharma.
The
Mumbai Awardee list comprised Bhakti Mehta, Radhika Nihalani, Pooja Jauhari,
Anu Ranjan, Avantika Bahuguna, Sarika, Diva Dipti, Anisha Anand, Leena Mhatre,
Neeral Trivedi, Binaisha M. Surti, Madhu Mallah, Gurmeet Singh, Sahil Jatana,
and Prateek Sinha.
Distinguished
Jury Panels Ensured Credibility and Depth
The
awardees were selected by highly respected jury panels comprising prominent
voices from journalism, activism, entrepreneurship, entertainment and media.
Delhi
Jury
Included
distinguished names such as Yogita Bhayana, noted social activist and women’s
rights advocate; veteran sports communications expert Rajaraman G; entrepreneur
and educationist Reena Gupta; and digital creator and fitness influencer Rashmi
Rai.
Mumbai
Jury
The
Mumbai chapter was evaluated by an eminent panel including Swati Chopra,
Entertainment Editor at The Quint; sustainability advocate Sonika Bhasin;
content leader Rohini Ramanathan (Ro Talks); and acclaimed singer-composer
Shibani Kashyap.
Bengaluru
Jury
The
Bengaluru panel featured journalist Pooja Prasanna of The News Minute; media
entrepreneur and TEDx speaker Vasanthi Hariprakash; lifestyle entrepreneur Diya
Bhandari; and National Award-winning actress Shruthi Hariharan.
Their
collective expertise ensured that every winner represented authentic
achievement and impactful contribution.
Each
city chapter brought together achievers, industry leaders, media personalities,
and influencers, creating a vibrant platform for recognition and storytelling.
The awardees represented a diverse spectrum - from entrepreneurs generating
employment and innovation, to changemakers driving grassroots impact, to
individuals excelling in sports, healthcare, education, and public service.
The
inclusion of the Men Behind Her Success category was widely appreciated for
highlighting the often-unseen support systems that empower women to succeed.
Rooted
in the legacy of P.C. Chandra Jewellers, a brand synonymous with trust and
timeless excellence, the initiative extends beyond jewellery to celebrate
individuals whose stories reflect strength, resilience, and brilliance.
Speaking
on the initiative, Mr Anindya Mukherjee, DGM, Marketing, P.C. Chandra Jewellers
said, “Visionaari Awards is not just about recognition - it is about building a
community of individuals who inspire and uplift. Much like our jewellery, these
women represent strength, beauty, and enduring value.”
Envisioned
as an annual property, the Visionaari Awards aim to continue amplifying
powerful stories and building a nationwide network of changemakers.
P.C.
Chandra Jewellers presents Visionaari Awards.
Because
you deserve to shine.