Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was the chief guest at the 7th Edition of The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2024 hosted on September 30 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The theme of this year's awards was ‘India First’ with a focus on Women Empowerment.

The event was attended by a gathering of over 600 guests including senior bureaucrats, public representatives, social activists, youth leaders, artists, members of India Inc. and students.

Om Birla exteneded his gratitude to the awardees and said that the work being done by the companies is making people's lives better.

“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who are working hard to bring a smile on the faces of the underprivileged people and trying to make their lives better. What the companies are doing for the society is also a very noble task. I would like to say this that if with your efforts you are able to bring about a smile on at least one person's face, there is no job nobler than this," the Lok Sabha Speaker said.

"The government at the Central and state level has introduced schemes for the economic betterment of the society and today we are witnessing a socio-economic change in India. India is progressing as a nation and has become stronger and more powerful and our nation is earning respect internationally," he added.

Amit Upadhyay, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The CSR Journal said that the theme of women empowerment has been very part of the Indian culture and traditions.

“Our theme for this event is India first and our focus is on women empowerment. This is a subject closer to my heart and I always keep saying this that women do not need any empowerment. They are empowered. Historically responsibility towards the society has been ingrained in Indian culture just like communal harmony. It is a part of our culture and tradition which has been running through our veins," Amit Upadhyay said.

The event was also attended by P. T. Usha, Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha and President of the Indian Olympic Association, who was one of the esteemed guests. 

The star-studded event also witnessed the attendance of Bollywood superstar Ayushmann Khurana, noted actors Vikrant Massey, Dia Mirza and Manushi Chhillar who are also known for their philanthropy and social work. 

Indian star footballer Sunil Chhetri also attended the event. Paralympic athletes Navdeep Singh and Avani Lekhara were honoured on stage for bringing honour to the nation.  

The award event was hosted by Emcee Shaina Khan while singer Annkur Pathakk and his team left everyone mesmerised with their soulful rendition. The dance performance by V Company was also a major attraction in the evening. 

India mandated Corporate Social Responsibility in 2014 and since then the field has seen enormous growth potential for human development. With an aim to recognise the efforts of India Inc. in CSR, 'The CSR Journal Excellence Awards' are organised every year.

The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2024 – List of Winners

Category

Organisation

Position

 

Education & Skill Training

HDFC Bank Ltd.

1

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

2

Amazon India

3

 

 

 

Health & Sanitation

SBI Foundation

1

Sankara Eye Foundation India

2

Maruti Suzuki India Limited

3

 

 

 

Environment

Coca-Cola India Foundation (wholly owned subsidiary of Coca-Cola India Private Limited)

1

 

VFS Global

2

 

Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd.

3

 

 

 

Women Empowerment & Child Welfare

NMDC Limited

1

Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd.

2

Central Coalfields Limited

3

 

 

 

Agriculture & Rural Development

Dabur India Ltd.

1

JM Financial Institutional Securities Limited

2

IndusInd Bank Ltd.

3

 

 

 

Sports

Jindal Steel and Power

1

Hyundai Motor India Limited

2

SBI Foundation

3

The CSR Journal is pleased to announce its Special Awardees for this year:

Awardee Name

 

Award Title

 

PT Usha, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and President, Indian Olympic Association 

The CSR Journal Lifetime Achievement Award 

Sunil Chhetri, Indian Footballer 

The CSR Journal Pride of India Award

Neerja Birla, Founder and Chairperson, Aditya Birla Education Trust 

The CSR Journal Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award 

Upasana Kamineni Konidela, Founder, URLife and Vice Chairperson CSR, Apollo Hospital 

The CSR Journal EmpowerHER Champion Award 

Dia Mirza, Actor, Producer, UN Secretary General’s Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals 

The CSR Journal Sustainability & Climate Advocate of the Year Award 

Ayushmann Khurrana, Bollywood Superstar and National Ambassador of Child Rights, UNICEF India

The CSR Journal Ambassador for India’s Youth Award

Vikrant Massey, Indian Actor

The CSR Journal Inspiring Youth Icon Award

Manushi Chhillar, Miss World 2017 and Indian Actress  

The CSR Journal Celebrity Voice of Change

Revant Himatsingka aka Food Pharmer, Influencer

The CSR Journal Social Influencer of the Year Award 

 Navdeep Singh, Indian Paralympic Athlete 

The CSR Journal National Hero (Sports) Award

 Avani Lekhara, Indian Paralympic Athlete 

The CSR Journal National Hero (Sports) Award