Aalekh Foundation's Second Annual Women Achievers Awards Acknowledge Encouraging Women
Women Achievers Awards Aalekh Foundation
The Aalekh Foundation organized the second edition of the Women Achievers Awards, where they recognized the work of incredible women, honored their remarkable progress in their respective fields, and now serve as a source of motivation for the rest. The event took place at the Leela Palace in New Delhi.
The Women Achievers Award is a podium that is promoted by the Aalekh Foundation to celebrate the achievements of women who have excelled in their respective fields and serve as an inspiration to many people for their leadership and hard work.
The Aalekh Foundation is a non-profit organization, and we all should respect their efforts for taking such big strides toward a noble cause. Along with appreciating women's efforts, the event also saw incredible singing and dancing performances by some very talented artists. The ceremony was sparkling even brighter due to the appearance of admired guests such as Attorney General of India Shri R Venkataramani, Justice Anil Dave, former Supreme Court Judge, Oddisi exponent Sharon Lowen, ex-CBIC member Balesh Kumar, TV anchor and journalist Manish Awasthi, former NBCC chairman Anoop Mittal, and former secretary MEA and DG ICCR Amarendra Khatua. The jury panel was made up of esteemed figures as well, including luminaries such as Ms. Neelam Pratap Rudy, Mr. DK Pathak, Mr. Prathap Suthan, Dr. Neera Agnimitra, and Mr. K P R Nair.
Notable recipients under Women Lifetime Achievers included Jill Carr-Harris, co-founder of Ekta Mahila Manch, and a revered Indian classical dancer, Padmashri Bharti Shivaji. Besides, women achievers included
- Asha Batra, founder and trustee of the Indian Cinema Heritage Foundation
- Garima Wahal, screenwriter and lyricist in Hindi cinema
- Sudha Raghuraman, a professional Carnatic musician
- Nalini Tyabji, a veteran artist
- Jahnabi Phookan, 37th National President of the FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO),
- Aparna Rajagopal, a former lawyer, organic farmer, and animal rescuer
- Prof. Bijaylaxmi Nanda, principal of Miranda House
- Dr. Mariam Afifa, the youngest woman Muslim: Neurosurgeon
- Rina Dhaka, a fashion designer
- Padma Shri Gowri Lakshmi Bayi, writer
- Saskia Rao De Haas, Music Composer, and Cello Maestro
- Ms. N.S. Nappinai, Senior Advocate and Founder of CyberSaathi Kaabia
- Sasha Grewal, jewelry designer
- Sunita Pant Bansal, a veteran mythologist and storyteller
- Ishita Mangal, fashion designer and content creator
- Madhushree Basu Roy, Chef
- Sonal Kalra, journalist and author
- Anju Bobby George, an Indian Olympic athlete
- Ekta Kundasingh Bisht, an Indian cricketer
- Kinkini Dasgupta Misra, Scientist
- Megha Kanera, designer and founder of Nadiyapar Brand
Women's Achievers Awards not only celebrate the achievements of some remarkable women but also serve as the facilitator of change, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps and contribute to a more equal and empowered society.