CMIA Awards 2025 Jury finalizes winners

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The jury for the CMIA Awards 2025 completed its two-day evaluation of nominees on March 12, recognizing outstanding contributions to business innovation, sustainability and industrial growth. The awards, set to be presented on April 18, aim to honour businesses and individuals driving economic and technological advancement in the region.

During the two-day evaluation process, renowned jury members, including economist Dr Narendra Jadhav, Padma Shri Lila Poonawalla, T.R. Doongaji, Dr Rukhmini Banerji, Dr Narendra Mairpady assessed various enterprises. The selection focused on categories such as Customer Obsession and Innovative Products for all large, medium, small, and micro-enterprises. Meanwhile, Industry 4.0, Environmental Consciousness, HR Champion, and Intrapreneurship were designated for medium and large-scale industries. Additionally, a special category, Global MSME, recognized achievements in small and micro enterprises. Highlighting the city’s economic transformation, Dr Jadhav remarked, “Many young entrepreneurs are returning from metros like Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru to establish successful ventures here. This reverse migration is a significant marker of growth.” Dr Banerji emphasized the need for improved educational exposure to sustain this progress. At the same time, T.R. Doongaji called for sustainable urban expansion, stating, “We must ensure green spaces and avoid unplanned high-rises.” The jury, in an interaction with the press, included CMIA president Arpit Save, honorary Secretary Atharveshraj Nandavat and NSBT director Harsh Jajoo. This type of award serves as a platform to encourage business excellence while aligning with sustainable and inclusive development goals for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’s industrial sector.