Aalekh Foundation Announces the 3rd Edition of the Aalekh Women Achievers Awards 2025

The Aalekh Foundation is proud to present the 3rd edition of the Aalekh Women Achievers Awards, to be held on Saturday, 19th July 2025 at The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

This annual initiative honors outstanding women from diverse walks of life — including the arts, public service, media, law, literature, entrepreneurship, education, and social impact — who have demonstrated exceptional courage, leadership, and commitment to shaping a more inclusive and empowered society.

Instituted by the Aalekh Foundation, a cultural and social impact organization dedicated to heritage, sustainability, and women’s empowerment, the awards celebrate women who are not only path-breakers in their fields but also catalysts of positive change.

“These awards are a tribute to women who lead with integrity, imagination, and impact. Each story we honor is a story of courage, compassion, and contribution — rooted in values yet forward-looking. Through the Aalekh Women Achievers Awards, we aim to spotlight journeys that inspire a more equitable and empathetic future.” — Dr. Rennie Joyy, Founder, Aalekh Foundation.

This year’s jury comprises respected names from India’s cultural, civic, and intellectual landscape:

    Ms. Neelam Pratap Rudy – Philanthropist & Cultural Patron
    Shri Bimal Julka – Former Chief Information Commissioner of India
    Mr. Sharif Rangnekar – Author, Communications Specialist & Inclusion Advocate
    Dr. Shovana Narayan – Renowned Kathak Exponent & Scholar
    Ms. Piyali Dasgupta – Art & Culture Strategic Advisor

The Aalekh Women Achievers Awards have previously honored a distinguished group of women including Shovana Narayan, Laila Tyabji, Kausar Munir, Richa Anirudh, Sonal Kalra, Anju Bobby George, Ekta Bist, Geeta Chandran, Garima Wahal, and Princess Gauri Lakshmi Bayi — each of whom exemplifies excellence, vision, and a commitment to societal progress.

The 2025 edition promises another powerful line-up of honorees who continue to redefine leadership, creativity, and service in contemporary India.