Ananda Vikatan to host Nambikkai Awards 2023 on March 29

It’s that time of the year Vikatan hosts ‘Nambikkai Awards’, a prestigious award ceremony that honors individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields. From groundbreaking innovations in technology to transformative initiatives in education, healthcare, arts, service and beyond, Nambikkai Awards seeks to shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of individuals who have selflessly dedicated themselves to making a meaningful impact on society. Through their relentless dedication, passion, and commitment, these honorees have exemplified the values of leadership, compassion, and service, serving as beacons of inspiration for future generations.

Each honoree has been carefully selected based on their outstanding contributions, leadership, and dedication to effecting positive change in the society. Ananda Vikatan Nambikkai Awards is scheduled to take place on 29th of March 2024 at Kalaivaanar Arangam from 5pm onwards, and will recognize visionaries who have left an indelible mark in their respective domains, inspiring positive change and progress throughout the region. Awardees and categories include:
‘Perunthamizhar’ Award - Professor. Solomon Pappaiah, Tamil speaker, Writer, popular moderator for Tamil debate talk shows, Patti Mandrams.

Top 10 Changemakers:
1. Vachathi Pengal, Vachathi village, Tribal Community Women Group.
2. Anitha Sathyam, teaches photography to cancer-stricken youth.
3. Saravanan, Founder, Nammazhwar Natural Small Grain Farmers Group.
4. Dr. Arumugam, labelled as '10 rupee doctor'.
5. Rajenthiran, shifted Appalam business into a global exporter.
6. ‘Odiyan’ Lakshmanan, Social Activist for tribes
7. ‘Kowsika’ Selvaraj, Eco-fighter
8. Dr. Manorama, Doctor, Founder, 'Ananda Illam’
9. Veera Muthuvel, ISRO, scientist. Project Director of Chandrayaan-3 mission
10. Abdul Rahim, founder of ‘Indian Association for the Blind,'

Top 10 Young Changemakers:
1. R. Mantramurthy, Film Director, ‘Ayodhi’.
2. Dharun Sekar, legendary Tamil Instrumental Musician
3. Karthi Selvam, Indian Hockey player.
4. Mohan, Founder, Ippo Pay application
5. Monisha Blessy, Television actress.
6. Srivatsa Vema, Blood donation social activist.
7. Anbariv, Cinema Stunt Masters.
8. Madhavi, Villisai musician.
9. Haridas, offers psychological training in jails across Tamil Nadu.
10. Veeralakshmi, Ambulance Driver.

This celebration of excellence, innovation, and the spirit of community at the Nambikkai awards, is not complete without our Sponsors’ association. Sathya, a one-stop for all home needs is the Title sponsor; Powered by Himalaya; Associate Sponsors Shankar IAS Academy, VIT, Kraft’s Perfekt and Apollo Hospitals; Geetham as Food Partner; Tamil Matrimony, Minister White, Lakshmi Ceraamics and Chennai Amirta as Special Partners and Union Bank of India and TMB as Banking partners. Next Outdoor and Mark Metro as Outdoor Partners.