Excel Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in communication & PR

The first-ever Excel Awards held on 19 January 2024, recognising Excellence in Communication and Engagement, in association with BW Marketing World and BW Businessworld, honoured and commended achievements in communication strategy, media relations, crisis management, and innovative engagement approaches. A total of 260 nominations were received for this set of awards.

The awards were introduced to identify and admire exceptional merit within these domains, specifically focusing on efforts that have made a lasting positive impact on the communication landscape.

The event comprised of a full-day summit packed with insightful discussions, culminating in an evening awards ceremony. This dual format promised an enriching experience for participants, offering a comprehensive exploration of trends, challenges, and triumphs in the dynamic realms of communication and engagement.

Esteemed Jury

The jury for the EXCEL Awards included prominent figures in the realm of communication and corporate affairs. They were Chandan Mukherji, Executive Vice President & Director, Strategy, Marketing & Communication, Nestle India; Nikhil Bharadwaj, Vice President & Head - Corporate Communications, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance; Pooja Garg Khan, Head Corporate Communications & CSR, Panasonic Life Solutions India; Sujit Patil, Vice President & Head, Corporate Brand & Communications, Godrej Industries; Shobha Vasudevan, Head, Enterprise Communications & PR, Dell Technologies; Bratin Roy, Director, Corporate Affairs, AB InBev India; Swati Bhattacharya, Group Vice President- Marketing Communications, The Raintree Group; Anup Sharma, Independent Communications Consultant; Prasidha Menon, Regional Communications Lead, India & Southeast Asia, Airbnb; Piyali Reddy, Head Corporate Communications, Axis Bank; Madhu Chhibber: EVP and Head - Corporate Communications, HDFC Bank; and Pooja Thakran, Senior Director Corporate Communications & CSR, Honeywell India & HTS Global.

These esteemed professionals brought a wealth of experience and expertise to the evaluation process, ensuring a thorough and fair assessment of outstanding achievements in the fields of communication and engagement.

The inaugural edition of EXCEL Awards serves as a platform to applaud those who have not only excelled in their respective fields but have also positively influenced the communication and engagement domains.