- Nominations closes on August 30, 2025
- Nominations closes on August 30, 2025
- Nominations closes on August 30, 2025
The Lakshmipat Singhania – IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards, now in its 15th edition, has recognized the Indian voices of impact, honouring our leaders for their outstanding contribution in the areas of business, science and technology and community service and social upliftment.
Established together with IIM Lucknow, this platform is a tribute to the legacy of Late Lakshmipat Singhania, recognising and celebrating those shaping India’s future – one decision, one breakthrough, one community at a time.
The Founding Partners
JK Organisation
Founded over 140 years ago, JK Organisation is one of India's eminent industrial groups with multi-business, multi-product, and multi-location operations, with operations in over 70 countries. Through its educational arm, the Lakshmipat Singhania Education Foundation, actively supports education, healthcare, and social development initiatives across India.
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML)
Established in 1984, IIM Lucknow is one of India’s top management institutions. It plays a central role in nurturing socially responsible leaders through its academic, research, and training programmes. As co-founder of these awards, IIM Lucknow ensures a rigorous and credible selection process grounded in its commitment to leadership and national progress.
A Legacy of Leadership
Launched in 2004 and first presented by Hon’ble President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in 2005, the Lakshmipat Singhania – IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards have, for over two decades, honoured changemakers who have transformed India through visionary work.
Every year, six individuals are awarded a trophy and citation under the following categories:
Business
Recognising trailblazers who make positive contributions to India’s business landscape.
Science and Technology
Celebrating pioneers advancing India's scientific and technological frontiers.
Community Service and Social Upliftment
Honouring changemakers uplifting India's communities through impactful social initiatives.
Nominations for the 15th edition of these iconic awards are now open. This is your time to bring to limelight the unsung changemakers of India who have led India to new horizons with their charismatic leadership. You can nominate them as a Young Leader (below 45 years of age) or a Leader in the relevant award categories. The nominee should be an Indian citizen with noticeable public work in the award categories
Celebrating excellence
Business
Venu Srinivasan
Chairman Emeritus
Leader
Science & Technology
Dr. Satheesh Chandra Shenoi
MoES Chair Professor/Scientist, Former Director
Leader
Science & Technology
Dr. Urbasi Sinha
Professor, Light and Matter Physics
Young Leader
Community Service & Social Upliftment
Pallabi Ghosh
Founder
Young Leader
Business
Sahil Barua
Co-Founder & CEO
Young Leader
Community Service & Social Upliftment
Kailash Chandra Agrawal
Founder & Chairman
Leader
Our distinguished Chief Guests
Over the years, the awards have been conferred by India’s most respected dignitaries and statesmen.
Smt. Nirmala
Sitharaman
Hon’ble Finance Minister
(2023-24)
Smt. Droupadi
Murmu
Hon’ble President of India
(2022-23)
Shri Ram Nath
Kovind
Hon’ble Former President of India
(2018-19)
Shri Pranab
Mukherjee
Hon’ble Former President of India
(2016-17)
Shri Arun
Jaitley
Hon’ble Former Finance Minister of India
(2015-16)
Shri M. Hamid Ansari
Hon’ble Former Vice President of India
(2012-13)
Shri Pranab
Mukherjee
Hon’ble Former President of India
(2011-12)
Shri P
Chidambaram
Hon’ble Former Home Minister
(2010-11)
Shri Pranab
Mukherjee
Hon’ble Former Finance Minister
(2009-10)
Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari
Hon’ble Fomer Vice President of India
(2008-09)
Smt. Pratibha Devi
Singh Patil
Hon’ble Former President of India
(2007-08)
Dr. Manmohan
Singh
Hon’ble Former Prime Minister
(2006-07)
Shri P
Chidambaram
Hon’ble Former Finance Minister
(2005-06)
Dr. APJ Abdul
Kalam
Hon’ble Former President of India
(2004-05)
Awards Jury
