About the awards :
Maheshwari Ratna Award is an initiative of Maharashtra Pradesh Maheshwari Yuva Sangathan, the apex
body of Maheshwari Youths in Maharashtra.
The Vision of Yuva Sangathan is :s Motivate participation in community
s Create Forum for youth involvement
s Create valuable and meaningful learning
s Create networking opportunities
Towards this vision the Award Ceremony celebrates the achievements of outstanding Maheshwaris and
JURY PANEL
Kishoreji Biyani (CEO Future Group)
Rameshji Chandak (Managing Director KEC Internaitonal RPG Group)
Dr. L. K. Maheshwari (Ex. Vice Changellor BITS Pilani)
Madusudhan Kela (Chief Investment Officer Reliance Capital)
Venugopalji Dhoot (Chairman Videocon Group - Confirmation Awaited)
Rajivji Memani (CEO Ernst & Young India - Confirmation Awaited)
Anandji Rathi (Chairman Anand Rathi Group - Confirmation Awaited)
Knowledge & Process Partner
Manoj Daga (CEO-BDO Consulting Mumbai)
CATEGORY 1 :Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Woman ICON
Eligibility
Outstanding contribution of a Woman in any of the areas such as : Business, Social Life, Women
Upliftment, Education, Healthcare, any other speciality areas.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Sucessful development, operations & management
2. Innovation, leadership, organisation building
3. Contribution to society
4. Recognition at various forums
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CATEGORY 2 :Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government / Public Service
Eligibility
1. Outstanding achievement in Public Sector Services such as presently working for Central State
government, Public Sector Enterprise, Government Grant Schools/Colleges, Hospitals etc. & similar.
Evaluation Criteria
1. A Bureaucrat, Government official who innovated, formulated or successfully executed a policy /
program / project, which impacted masses.
2. The Program / Project should have impacted a larger and varied section of society or the community of
a particular region / state.
3. Demonstrated exceptional dedication and outstanding leadership in formulation and implementation
of the programs and policies or projects.
CATEGORY 3 :Award for Outstanding Achievement in Private Service
Eligibility
1. Outstanding achievement in Private Service
2. Manager / CEO / CFO / COO / CTO / Managing Director / President / Similar Positions
Evaluation Criteria
1. Significant contribution to the growth of the company / industry.
2. Should have extended his vision beyond traditional approaches and solutions in the pursuit of
exceptional results for the company.
3. Noticeable contribution by Research in technology or similar achievements.
4. Proved be a leader with the exceptional abilities of growth and serving the society through innovation
and industry, thus can be a role model.
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CATEGORY 4 :Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sports
Eligibility
1. Outstanding Sports performance at State / National / International level.
2. Contribution of Professional Sportsman / Coaches / Sports officials and administrators for efforts in
promoting sports.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Extraordinary achievements at District / State / National / International Level
2. Recognition at various forums
CATEGORY 5 :Award for Outstanding Achievement in Creative Arts / Literature
Eligibility
1. Outstanding achievement in Creative Art such as - Fashion Designing, Gems & Jewellery
Designing, Interior Designing, Painting, Sculptor Model and similar fields.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Quality & message of Art / Literature
2. Commercialization of Art / Literature
3. Extraordinary achievements
4. Recognition of work at various forums
CATEGORY 6 :Award for Outstanding Achievement in Performing Arts
Eligibility
1. Any person with outstanding achievement in performing arts like Drama / Theatre / Cinema / Dance /
Instrument / Music and similar art forms.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Speciality of art form
2. Extraordinary achievements
3. Recognition of work at various forums (District / State / National / International)
4. Efforts to Promote Arts
CATEGORY 7 :Award for Outstanding Achievement to social work
Eligibility
Any person who has significantly contributed in social like education, healthcare, sanitation, environment,
NGO's, Charitable and religious trust, community development, social development, public life & similar
fields.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Contribution to the society through schemes / programs / efforts.
2. Initiated sustainable program & attract people to join the cause.
3. Recognition of social work at various forums.
CATEGORY 8 :Life Time Achievement Award
Eligibility
1. All round performance in various dimensions of life
2. Age above 58 years
Evaluation Criteria
1. Multi dimension personality with significant contribution to one or more field while balancing all facets
of life.
2. Noticeable contribution in various fields during his life time.
3. The person should be widely known and acclaimed for his contribution
4. Recognition of work at various forums
CATEGORY 9 :Award for Business Achievement Large Corporate (Turnover > Rs. 150 Crore)
Eligibility
1. Company with more than 150 Crore Turnover
2. Operating history of at least 5 years.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Business Achievements like sustained growth, high quality products, services.
2. Business Differentiation and Unique Selling Propostion
3. Evaluation of Financial Performance / Ratings / Investor attraction
4. Management / Employee Relations
5. Organizations and advanced human development.
6. Business ethics, environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
CATEGORY 10 :Award for Business Achievement small Corporate (Turnover upto Rs. 150 Crore)
Eligibility
1. Company with turnover upto 50 Crore.
2. Operating history of at least 3 years.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Business Achievements like sustained growth, high quality products, services.
2. Business Differentiation and Unique Selling Propostion
3. Evaluation of Financial Performance / Ratings / Investor attraction
4. Management / Employee Relations
5. Organizations and advanced human development.
6. Business ethics, environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Award for Excellence
CATEGORY 11 :Award for Business Achievement in Rural Industry (Agriculture, Agri Products, Cottage and
Village Industry)
Eligibility
1. Individual / Cooperative / Grah Udyog from Agriculture and Agri Products, Cottage and Village Industry
such as (Dal / Oil / Rice Mill, Grain / Grocery, Handloom, Farming, Horticulture & Similar fields.
2. Operating history of at least 5 years.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Innovation in product / service / project / process / procedure / methodology developed for rural sector
2. Development / Adoption of latest technologies
3. Notable contribution in business growth and have enhanced financial / marketing size of the industry.
4. Innovations in business / development strategies
5. Impact of the industry (farming / agribusiness / rural employment / agri exports & similar)
6. Creation of Employment in rural area,
7. Improvement in Standard of living