e4m 'PR Commune Hall of Fame’ 2023: Madan Bahal, Prema Sagar & Shravani Dang win

exchange4media proudly unveiled the 1st edition of the 'PR Commune Hall of Fame 2023' on December 19, 2023, in a glittering ceremony at The Park Hotel Connaught Place, Delhi. At the event, several reputed individuals from diverse industries gathered to honour and celebrate the industry stalwarts, legends and veterans whose enduring commitment and significant contributions have played a pivotal role in propelling the PR and Comm industry to new heights.

The PR Commune Hall of Fame 2023 welcomed three outstanding individuals, each with a remarkable public relations and corporate communication journey. Notably, these three incredible veterans boast over four decades of experience, signifying a depth of knowledge and a wealth of experience that has shaped the industry's landscape.

Madan Bahal - Co-Founder and Managing Director, Adfactors PR

A prominent figure in India's public relations landscape, Madan Bahal has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry with his expertise and innovation. With a wealth of experience, he stands as a testament to excellence and leadership for practising professionals and leaders in public relations. Over three decades of experience, he has been a key communication counsel in numerous milestone events for Corporate India, covering fundraises, mergers and acquisitions, disputes, litigations, issues, and crises.

Prema Sagar - Chairperson, BCW India Group

Prema Sagar leads the BCW in India and has been breaking barriers and setting new standards since she entered the industry. As the first woman entrepreneur, innovator, and creative force, she has exemplified the transformative power of public relations in advertising and communication and introduced transforming ways to take the PR industry forward. She has also been instrumental in pioneering several milestones in the Indian public relations and communications industry.

Shravani Dang - Independent Member of The Board of Various Organization

Shravani Dang is a dedicated professional and veteran who has carved a niche as a reputation and brand de-risker. Her expertise in utilizing policy, communications, stakeholder management, brand positioning, and change management strategies has transformed organizations and positively influenced perceptions in the corporate communication industry. She has considerable expertise in all facets of company leadership, policy, sector and industry outreach, CSR, and corporate positioning, as well as initiatives geared to develop and preserve stakeholder confidence. She is also a recipient of Double Lifetime Achievement and an independent member of the board of various organizations. 

These three outstanding veterans collectively bring over 100+ years of experience to the PR and Corp Comm industry with their unique insights, expertise, and immeasurable collective impact on the industry. 

Given their phenomenal contributions to the PR and Corp Comm, Madan Bahal and Prema Sagar received the prestigious PR Commune Hall of Fame 2023 awards under the Public Relations category. In addition, Shravani Dang was honoured in the Corporate Communication category.

This is a list and not a ranking. 

e4m extends heartfelt salutations to all the 'PR Commune Hall of Fame 2023' winners: