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About the Southern Achievers Awards

The Outlook Business Spotlight Southern Achievers Awards 2026 honours exceptional leaders and organisations across South India who are driving measurable impact, strategic innovation, and sustainable growth. These achievers represent the region’s forward-thinking business mindset—embracing technology, agility, and transformative ideas to overcome complex challenges and unlock new opportunities. Their journey reflects a commitment to excellence that elevates industries and strengthens the competitive edge of the southern states.

As a premier annual recognition platform, the Southern Achievers Awards spotlights trailblazers across diverse sectors—enterprise, education, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, community development, and beyond. This year, the event brings together changemakers whose achievements embody the vibrancy and transformative energy of South India, inspiring progress for generations ahead.

The primary objectives of the Southern Achievers Awards 2026 are:

brand
Recognition
To acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations in the northern regions.
inspiration
Inspiration
To inspire others by showcasing exemplary models of success, innovation, and leadership.
networking
Networking
To provide a platform for professionals, leaders, & innovators to connect and collaborate.
community
Community Engagement
To foster a sense of pride and motivation within the community by highlighting local success stories.
event format
Panel Discussion
Award Distribution
Dinner & Networking

who can participate?

We welcome a diverse range of participants, including individuals, businesses of all sizes, MSMEs, and startups. Whether you're an accomplished professional, a thriving company, or an emerging startup, we invite you to apply & showcase your achievements.

MSME
start-up
Pharma
Healthcare
Manufacturing
AI & Tech
Hospitality
Automotive
award categories
CEO of the year
CHRO of the year
CFO of the year
Founder of the year
Company of the year
COO of the year
MD of the year
CTO of the year
CIO of the year
Brand of the year
Young Leader of the year
Exemplary Leader Award
Entrepreneur of the year
Women Leadership Award
Emerging IT company of the year
Cloud Innovator of the year
Leaders of Tomorrow Award
Woman Entrepreneur of the year
Lifetime Achievement of the year
Special Guest
Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe

Founder and President of SME Chamber of India and Federation of Indian SME Association

Chandrakant Salunkhe, Founder of SME Chamber of India, is a serial entrepreneur and SME rights activist driving policy, empowerment, and global competitiveness.

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