Nagpur: In a landmark event, Nagpur Today, one of the city’s leading media organizations, hosted the inaugural Nagpur Today Vibhuti Awards 2025. The grand ceremony took place on Wenesday, 15th October, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, bringing together distinguished personalities from diverse fields such as education, business, sports, arts, science, journalism, and social service.
The awards recognized exceptional achievements, with winners being presented certificates, mementos, and special honors. The event celebrated not only individual accomplishments but also the talent and progress emerging from Nagpur.
Chief Guest and Guests of Honor
The ceremony was graced by Amruta Fadnavis, spouse of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Vice President of Axis Bank, as the chief guest. She praised Nagpur Today for its consistent, responsible, and impactful journalism. “Devendraji and I read Nagpur Today regularly. It remains the only reliable medium delivering accurate news on Nagpur’s developments,” she said.
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The event also featured notable guests of honor, including Dr. Ravinder Singal, CP Nagpur Police, S.N. Vinod, and Pankaj Rosan, who applauded the efforts of the awardees and the media house.
Amruta Fadnavis congratulated the Nagpur Today team on their 14-year journey of journalistic excellence and extended her best wishes to all award recipients for a bright future.
Winners of the Nagpur Today Vibhuti Awards 2025
- Nagpur Today Vibhuti Honor: Shri Shivkishan Agrawal (Chairman, Haldiram), Dr. Sanjay Paithankar (General Physician & Practitioner, Muhaisnah, Dubai, 20 years of experience)
- Woman Entrepreneur 2025: Ramani Yellapantula
- Business Leader 2025: Shri Shravan Kukreja, Shri Paras Rokde
- Sports Excellence 2025: Ku. Ritika Thacker, Ku. Nidhi Vinod Tarale, Shri Amol Walke
- Visionary Scientist 2025: Dr. Shailesh Rastogi
- Outstanding Social Worker 2025: Smt. Kunda Katekhaye Bidkar, Shri Jamshedsing Kapoor
- Top Content Creator 2025: Shri Sanjay Arora, Shri Shashank Gattewar
- Architectural Excellence 2025: Shri Habib Khan, Shri Virendra Khare
- Fashion Education Leader 2025: Shri Rupesh Kumar
- Global Communication Icon 2025: Pinnacle Teleservices Pvt. Ltd.
- Green Perspective Award 2025: Shri Kaustav Chatterjee
- Art Guru 2025: Master Srinivas Pokle
- Best Entertainer 2025: RJ Farhan
- Young Achiever 2025: Ku. Surabhi Shirpurkar (Award accepted by her mother)
- Journalism Excellence 2025: Shri Rajat Vashisth, Shri Prasoon Chakravarti (Award accepted by Surbhi Jaiswal on their behalf)
The Nagpur Today Vibhuti Awards not only recognized outstanding contributions across sectors but also served as an inspiration for the next generation. The awards have emerged as a symbol of talent, progress, and excellence in Nagpur.
