Shakti Awards 2026

By Shakti Bharat Mission Foundation

Recognising the women who build, empower, and transform Bharat.

 Honouring extraordinary women, innovators, and organisations driving sustainable and inclusive progress across Bharat.

Nominate Changemakers for the Shakti Bharat Mission Foundation Women Awards 2026

The Shakti Bharat Mission Foundation Women Awards 2026 celebrate these stories of courage, leadership, and transformation.
From the classrooms of rural India to the corridors of innovation, women are shaping a new Bharat; one idea, one act, and one milestone at a time.

Who We Are

Shakti Bharat Mission Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering women, promoting equality, and nurturing inclusive growth across India.

Built on the pillars of Shakti (strength), Sewa (service), and Sankalp (commitment), our mission is to bridge opportunities for women across every sector,  from grassroots changemakers to national trailblazers.

Why Nominate?

Because recognition creates ripple effects of change.

Honor Achievements

Celebrate women whose impact transforms communities and inspires industries

Encourage Inclusion

Bring visibility to women-led projects in CSR, innovation, and social leadership.

Inspire Action

Every nomination becomes a story that inspires others to dream and achieve

Build Legacy

Document and celebrate diverse journeys that reflect the spirit of Bharat’s women.

How It Works

Nomination is simple, transparent, and impact-driven:

1

Select an Award Category

Select an Award Category that best represents the nominee’s contribution.

2

Review Criteria & Eligibility

Review Criteria & Eligibility ensure alignment with impact and sector.

3

Complete the Online Form

Complete the Online Form with details, metrics, and supporting documentation.

4

Submit for Review

Submit for Review our expert jury evaluates each entry based on innovation, sustainability, and measurable outcomes.

Key Dates & Highlights

Nominations Open:

DD/MM/YY

Submission Deadline

DD/MM/YY

Award Ceremony

DD/MM/YY
Need Help?

For nomination or partnership support:

team@shaktibharatfoundation.com

Contact Us

Fill The Below Form for any queries

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Award Categories

Suggested Name
Suggested Name
Category
Criteria
Education Leader of the Year
Shiksha Shakti Award
Education & Teaching Excellence
Minimum 5 years teaching/academic leadership, innovative pedagogy, measurable student/community impact, contributions beyond classrooms (community education, bridging access gaps).
Research Innovator of the Year
Vigyan Shakti Award
Science & Research Leadership
Minimum 5 years active research, publications/patents/innovations, measurable societal or scientific impact, preference for advancing women in STEM or solving real-world challenges.
Social Impact Champion
Seva Shakti Award
Healthcare & Social Service
Minimum 8 years in healthcare/social service, outreach to underserved populations, measurable improvement in well-being, awareness, or healthcare access.
Valour & Leadership Award
Veer Shakti Award
Armed Forces & Police Service
Minimum 10 years in service, acts of valour or leadership in reforms, contributions to public safety, inclusion, and gender empowerment in uniformed services.
Governance Excellence Award
Public Administration & Policy Leadership
Minimum 7 years of civil service, demonstrated governance reforms, policy implementation, and measurable citizen impact.
Community Changemaker Award
Community Changemaking
Minimum 3 years consistent grassroots work, proven community recognition, measurable social, economic, or environmental outcomes.
Heritage & Culture Champion
Sanskriti Sanrakshan Award
Cultural Preservation & Heritage
Minimum 5 years preserving or promoting language, art, or traditions, measurable documentation, exhibitions, training, or community initiatives.
Resilience & Humanity Award
Sahas Shakti Award
Courage, Resilience & Humanitarian Leadership
Overcoming adversity, creating measurable humanitarian/social impact, recognition for advocacy, rehabilitation, or resilience-led initiatives.
Excellence in Sports & Performing Arts
Sports & Performing Arts
National/state-level representation, contribution to talent development, or consistent excellence in arts, innovation, or mentoring.
Voice of Change Award
Katha Shakti Award
Authors, Creators & Storytellers
Recognized published works or creative output that shapes societal narratives, cultural or social impact.
Suggested Name
Suggested Name
Category
Criteria
Innovator of the Year
Nayi Soch Award
Innovation & Startup Leadership
Startup ≤5 years, scalable solution, measurable social or economic impact.
Sustainable Venture of the Yea
Sustainability & Green Initiatives
Startup ≤7 years, measurable environmental or sustainability outcomes integrated into operations.
Tech Platform of the Year
STEM/EdTech Innovation
Startup ≤5 years, technology addressing real problems with user adoption and measurable outcomes.
Creative Visionary Startup
Rangmanch Award
Arts, Design, Cinema, Lifestyle
Startup ≤5 years, innovation in art, design, cinema, cultural promotion with measurable engagement or adoption.
Changemaker Startup of the Year
Samajik Prabhav Award
Inclusion, Healthcare, Skilling, Rural Development
Startup ≤7 years, measurable social impact in target communities.
Fashion & Lifestyle Innovator
Vastra Nayi Disha Award
Fashion Innovation
Startup ≤5 years, measurable impact in fashion with sustainability, inclusion, or cultural contribution.
Suggested Name
Suggested Name
Category
Criteria
Corporate Social Impact Leader
CSR Shakti Award
CSR & Sustainability
≥3 years of measurable initiatives in sustainable sourcing, reducing environmental impact, or improving livelihoods.
Rural & Grassroots Innovator
Grameen Navachar Award
Technology & Innovation for Bharat
Organizations using technology for rural/agri/grassroots solutions with measurable outcomes.
Media & Communication Excellence
Media Shakti Award
Journalism, Awareness & Civic Participation
Creative & Film Impact
Arts, Cinema, Storytelling
Organizations enabling independent voices, cultural narratives, or societal engagement through arts/media.
Global Bharat Impact Leade
International Impact
Indian-origin organizations abroad supporting India’s growth, image, or social innovation.
Diversity & Inclusion Leader
Workplace Inclusion
Organizations building inclusive workplaces (gender, LGBTQIA+, differently-abled) with measurable policies and impact.
Rural & Agricultural Impact Organization
Krishi Samriddhi Award
Rural Livelihood & Agriculture
Corporates/social enterprises enabling farmer prosperity, agri-innovation, and rural livelihoods with measurable outcomes.
Suggested Name
Suggested Name
Category
Criteria
Community Impact Award
Jan Karya Karta Award
Community Development
≥5 years of operations, measurable community-level impact.
Women Leadership & Justice Award
Nari Shakti Award
Gender Equality & Justice
≥3 years of demonstrable work in women’s rights, law, advocacy, or empowerment.
Youth & Child Development Award
Yuva Vikas Award
Education, Skilling, Child Health
Proven programs in education, skilling, or child welfare for ≥3 years with measurable outcomes.
Sustainability & Food Security NGO
Agriculture, Environment & Food
Long-term projects addressing food security, agriculture, or environmental sustainability.
Digital Advocacy & Innovation Award
Digital Disha Award
Technology & Advocacy
≥3 years of using digital campaigns to drive social change or awareness with measurable outcomes.
Climate Action & Environmental NGO
Paryavaran Mitrai Award
Aarogya Shakti Award
Public Health & Awareness
Running free clinics, mobile health units, or campaigns for ≥3 years with measurable health outcomes.
Suggested Name
Suggested Name
Category
Criteria
Lifetime Achievement Award
Jeevan Shakti Award
Long-term Impact
≥20 years of sustained, measurable contribution in any field impacting society.
Young Achiever Award
Yuva Prerna Shakti Award
Early-stage Impact
Leaders under 30/35 showing significant societal, entrepreneurial, or cultural impact.
Body Positivity & Awareness Advocate
Swasthya Shakti Award
Social Advocacy
Individuals inspire change, awareness, and inclusivity around body positivity and health norms.