Lucknow: The historic city of Nawabs witnessed a glittering evening at Balrampur Garden as The Lucknow Tribune, Uttar Pradesh’s No. 1 English weekly, hosted the much-anticipated 6th Annual Excellence Awards. The event was held amidst the vibrant National Book Fair, bringing together distinguished personalities from diverse fields to honor excellence, innovation, and service to society.
The evening opened with a warm and spirited welcome note by host and anchor, Namita Chaube, Training and Development Manager with Footprints Preschool & Daycare, who carries over 15 years of experience in education and early childhood development. She set the tone with heartfelt words:
“Tonight, we gather to celebrate those who have carved a niche in their respective fields, inspiring countless others through their dedication, perseverance, and passion. Let us begin this evening with a big round of applause for all achievers in the house tonight!”
Celebrating the Spirit of The Lucknow Tribune
Introducing The Lucknow Tribune’s journey, Chaube emphasized its impact and growth over the years. With 5,000 weekly print copies, 35,000+ e-paper circulations, and over 5–10 lakh monthly digital views, the publication has emerged as a trusted voice across Uttar Pradesh. “Let’s hear it for The Lucknow Tribune – the voice of Uttar Pradesh!” she declared, as the hall resonated with applause.
Honoring Eminent Guests
The evening was graced by some of the most inspiring personalities, including:
Prof. MLB Bhatt – Former Vice-Chancellor of KGMU, now Director of Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute.
Prof. Balraj Chauhan – Founding Vice-Chancellor, Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur.
Prof. Amarika Singh – Vice-Chancellor, Vikrant University, Gwalior.
Dr Ramesh Chandra Srivastava, Vice Chancellor, RPCAU, (PUSA ), Bihar
Ashwini Kumar Gupta – Regional PF Commissioner.
Rachna Mohotra – Renowned educationist and visionary leader.
A ceremonial garlanding of Maa Saraswati’s idol marked the auspicious start, symbolizing wisdom, learning, and inspiration.
Recognition and Unveiling
As a gesture of respect, dignitaries were presented with mementos and planters by The Lucknow Tribune’s Managing Editor, K.P. Singh. This was followed by the grand unveiling of The Lucknow Tribune’s latest weekly edition, described as “a celebration of truth, trust, and transformation.”
Inspiring Addresses
The event featured thought-provoking addresses from:
Dr. Amit Kumar Niranjan, India Head of Optium Education, who has mentored over 3.5 lakh students and trained more than 35,000 teachers.
Nitin Bhatia, Executive Vice President of Indian Knowledge Systems, who highlighted the integration of India’s traditional wisdom with modern education.
Arjun Pandey, who shared insights on youth leadership and innovation.
The Excellence Awards Ceremony
The highlight of the evening was the Excellence Awards, celebrating achievers from healthcare, education, startups, and sports. Some of the notable awardees included:
Jaswant Singh – Best-selling author and startup mentor.
Dr. Amit Kumar Niranjan – Renowned educator with multiple national records.
Mr. Nitin Bhatia – Knowledge systems expert.
Harshit Shukla – General Manager, CP Milk & Food Products Pvt. Ltd.
Esha Singh – Managing Editor, City Essence and Trade Mitra.
In the Education sector, awards honored trailblazers like Dr. Rina Pathak (Principal, Seth M.R. Jaipuria, Goel Campus), Ram Shankar Verma (Chairman, Birla Open Minds International School), Rachna Mishra (Principal, Amity International School, Viraj Khand), Dr. Prerna Mitra (Principal, G.D. Goenka Public School), and others.
The Healthcare awards recognized stalwarts including Dr. Mamta Gupta (Radiologist, Sanjivini Hospital), Dr. Farah Arshad (Breast Surgeon, Max Hospital), Dr. S.N. Gupta (Pulmonologist, Sanjivini Hospital), Dr. A.M. Siddiqui (Orthopaedic Surgeon), and Dr. Pawan Yadav (Infertility Specialist, Indira IVF) among others.
In Startups & Entrepreneurship, honorees included Sudhanshu Rastogi (Vision Startup Accelerator), Madhvendra Deo Singh (Mbrosia), Mohammad Alim (Nukkar Printing & Binding Centre), Richagya Kapoor (Prabhuway Pujan Bhandar), and Pawani Chauhan (Co-founder, Klimb).
The Sports category saluted young talents like Bhavya Chetwani (Air Rifle Shooter), Vipraj Nigam (Cricketer, Delhi Capitals), Kritagya Kumar Singh (India A U-19 All-rounder), and Navneet Kumar (Lucknow Falcons All-rounder).
Closing Moments
In a touching gesture, host Namita Chaube herself was honored for her 15 years of contribution to education and training. The evening concluded with the Chief Guest’s special address and a formal vote of thanks by K.P. Singh, Managing Editor of The Lucknow Tribune.
Summing up the essence, K.P. Singh, Managing Editor, The Lucknow Tribune said: “The Lucknow Tribune has always believed in celebrating the spirit of excellence that drives our city forward. These awards are not just about recognition but about honoring the determination, innovation, and service that inspire change. Tonight, we applaud achievers who make Lucknow proud and set benchmarks for the future.”
