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• Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Late Dr Neeraj KS Thakur, former General Secretary of TCEI
• Greenko Group, the promoters of Formula E-World Championship Race, Hyderabad, bagged the prestigious Kohinoor Award.
• Asim Varma of Glamarizers won the Jade of Hyderabad award
Hyderabad, July 2023: Telangana Chamber of Events Industry (TCEI) – one of India’s largest regional events associations; recognised event organisations and event professionals at the ‘TCEI Event Excellence Awards 2023’ ceremony, for their exceptional contribution and remarkable leadership to the event industry, at the Hall 2, HITEX Exhibition Centre, today.
Guests of Honour Dr Chinnam Reddy S, Director at National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management; Ms Vishala Reddy Vuyyala, Founder – Millet Bank; Dr S Shantha Kumari, a Sr Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, Yashoda and Honorary Treasurer, FIGOHospitals; Mr Rosi Reddy, IRS (Retd.); presented the ‘TCEI Event Excellence Awards 2023’ and recognised outstanding event professionals; at a glittering ceremony. Also present were Shri Balaram Babu, President, TCEI; Shri Ravi Bura, General Secretary, TCEI; Sri Toufiq Khan, Treasurer TCEI; Shri Ramesh Muppana, Convenor, TCEI Event Excellence Awards; Shri Sudhakar Y, Co-Convenor, TCEI Event Excellence Awards; & Shri Ali Khadar, Co-Convenor, TCEI Event Excellence Awards.
Shri Balaram Babu speaking on the occasion said, TCEI is in its ninth year and is entering the decennial celebrations. The Chamber is today having over 450 members and holds substantial stake in all the event management associations across the country. We forged alliances with many regional associations as part of EEMA India (Event and Entertainment Management Association) and are a part of 21 associationsacross the country. We received over 170 entries for the Pearl of Hyderabad award and over 130 entries of the Gem of India award, in all 300 entries, which is a phenomenal rise over the previous years.
The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to the stalwart of the Hyderabad Event Industry Late Dr Neeraj KS Thakur,former General Secretary of TCEI. It was a rich tribute paid to Dr Thakur for his yeoman service to the event industry. He relentlessly strived to bring all the event professionals under one roof and for all those unknown faces who work behind the scene to gain the much deserved respect and appreciation.
Among the other prominent awards, Greenko Group, the promoters of Formula E-World Championship Race, Hyderabad; bagged the prestigious Kohinoor Award. Asim Varma of Glamarizers, was conferred the Jade of Hyderabad award.
TCEI Event Excellence Awards recognise entrepreneurs from the Event industry for their outstanding contribution. The TCEI Event Excellence Awards 2023; presented by Carnations Weddings; is a highly anticipated award ceremony in the event industry, celebrating brands and individuals who have shown exceptional work in the field of events. In its 6th edition, the awards feature two prominent categories, “Pearl of Hyderabad”honoured the top performers in the event industry from the state of Telangana and “Gem of India” recognised the best performers nationwide.
WINNERS OF THE VARIOUS AWARDS ARE AS BELOW
Lifetime Achievement award was given posthumously to the founder General Secretary of TCEI Late Neeraj KS Thakur.
Jade of Hyderabad – Mr. Asim Verma of Glamarisers Events P Ltd
Jade of Hyderabad is given to the person who has contributed to the industry for a long period of time and being a part of the growing ecosystem.
Kohinoor – Greenko Group for bringing Formula E Prix to Hyderabad
Koh-i-hoor is given to the company that organise large events at Hyderabad and enhance the brand value of Hyderabad city. This year Greenko group was chosen who brought Formula e racing for the first time to Hyderabad.
Gem of Hyderabad – Recognising exceptional work of event professionals from all over the country. There were over 100 contestants for 43 categories.
Category wise list – Gem of India (WINNERS)
Best In Audio Visual Solution – Audio S7;
Best Hospitality / Logistics for A Wedding – Akarshana Events Entertainment;
Best Caterers – Destination Wedding (Global) – Food Link F&B Holdings Pvt Ltd;
Best Dance Troupe – Weddings & Social Events – Bosco Dance Company;
Best Government Event – Water Mark Event Solutions LLP;
Engagement Ceremony of the Year – Event Charmers;
Haldi Ceremony of the Year – Akarshana Events Entertainment;
Wedding Reception of the Year – Design by Sakshi Jerath;
Best Wedding Planner – Destination (International)- Minttu Sarna;
Innovative Gifting for A Wedding – Hamporio;
Sangeet of the Year – Design by Sakshi Jerath;
Entertainment Event of the Year – Design 360 Degree Solution Pvt Ltd;
Cocktail Party of the Year – Akarshana Events Entertainment;
Wedding of the Year- Mighty Events Pvt Ltd;
Launch Event of the Year – Water Mark Event Solutions LLP;
Best Mehendi Ceremony of the Year – Minttu Sarna;
Design Décor for A Wedding Celebration – Marriage Colours;
Best Wedding Planner – Destination (India)- Wedding Wows;
Best Photography in Weddings – Chaya Sutra;
Best in Audio Solution – Namdhari Audio Visual Equipment Pvt Ltd;
Best in Design Construct / Fabrication – Pro Events India;
Best in Lighting Solution – Light FX;
Best in Production Management – Marriage Colours;
Best in SFX / Pyrotechnic – Divine FX;
Best Band for Weddings and Social Events – TRP Talent Management Pvt Ltd;
Best Caterer Corporate Event (India) – Manikanta Event Management;
Best DJ for Weddings & Social Events (Male) – Patsav;
Best Exhibition Stall of the Year – Namdhari Events in Promotions (P) Ltd;
Best Expo of the Year – Namdhari Events in Promotions (P) Ltd;
Best Anchor Corporate Events (Male) – Mighty Events Pvt Ltd;
Best Anchor Corporate Events (Female) – EMCEE Sharmila Kasala;
Best Venue for A Weddings – Destination (India) – The Golkonda Resorts & Spa;
Corporate Conference of The Year – Impulse Events & Trade Fairs Pvt Ltd;
Creative Invitation for A Wedding – Friends Cards;
CSR Campaign of the Year – Food Link F&B Holdings Pvt Ltd;
F&B Experience – Concept, Design, Presentation for A Social Event – Food Link F&B Holdings Pvt Ltd;
Festival of the Year (Music / Art / Culture) – Namdhari Events in Promotions (P) Ltd;
Hybrid Event of the Year – Design 360 Degree Solution Pvt Ltd;
Best Photography in Pre-Wedding – Rakesh Soni Photography;
Best Videography in Social / Wedding Celebration – Rakesh Soni Photography;
Best VJ in Events – VJ Nagesh;
Best Mice Event (Domestic) – White & Black Events;
Best DJ for Weddings & Social Events (Female) – DJ Preeti-E;
Pearl of Hyderabad – Recognising exceptional work of event professionals from Telangana. There were 200 contestants for 52 categories in Pearl of Hyderabad.
Category wise list Pearl of Hyderabad (WINNERS)
Entertainer of the Year(Solo) – DJ Piyush Bajaj, Patsav Academy;
Best VJ for Events – Sukhine Sampath, PIXEL Art Visuals;
Mehendi Artist of the Year – Jigna Mehta, Jigna’s Mehendi;
Event for Social Cause – Hirish Reddy, Design 360 Degrees;
Resort for Events – Golkonda Resorts Ltd, Pramod Singh;
Young Achiever of the Year – Shashank Kumar, Kalakar Productions;
Best Dance Troupe for Events – Bosco Dance Co., Bosco David;
Best Artist Management Company – Devendra Shastri, SSP Events;
Event of the Year – Minttu Sarna – Minttu Sarna;
Wedding Photography – Karan Soma, The Story Box;
Event Photography – Riyasat Hussain, Eye captures;
Event Manager Corporate – Ramesh Muppana, (RAMM), Impulse Events;
Floral Décor(Social Event) – Minttu Sarna, Minttu Sarna;
Caterer of the Year – Gaurav, Gaurav Caterers;
AV Rentals – Santosh Kummar, SS media;
Audio Rentals for Events- Gurumukh Malhotra Namdhari Audio Visuals;
Best MC Male – Sunny Khandelwal, Mighty Wedding;
Best MC Female (Joint Winners) – Sharmila & Anusha Varri;
Event Management Birthday and Anniversary – Jyoti Verma, Jo & Co;
Post Wedding Celebration – Shravan Madiraju, Akarshana Events;
Best Wedding Planner (Telangana) – Shravan Madiraju, Akarshana Events;
Wedding Celebrations of the Year – Minttu Sarna, Minttu Sarna;
Pre Wedding-Celebration – Minttu Sarna, Minttu Sarna;
Games and Fun Zone – Mr. Rashid, Inflatable Games;
Best Games Anchor for Events – Krupa Patel;
DJ of the Year (Event) – Pysus Bajaj;
Service Providers for Exhibitions – Dharampal, Namdhari Events;
Social Event Furniture Rental – Viren Salv, Event Affair;
Printing Services for Events – Wasif Akhter, KGN;
Event Enhancement Creative Design – Shiva Saikiran;
Service providers to Star Hotels & Resorts – Md. Ali, Gram Suppliers;
Best Event Convention Caterer – Nimantran, Mohit Jadeja;
Event Travels Services – Rakesh Maheshwari, One Drive;
Lighting Rentals for Events – Md. Amanullah Babu, Light FX;
Corporates & Social Prop Rentals – Santosh Kumar & Shiva Koti, Decor Rental Factory;
Best Hospitality and Logistics Service Provider – Shravan Madiraju, Akarshana Events;
Fashion Choreographer (Organization) – Josesh Sunder, Fashion Show Organisation;
Best Social Event Ticketing – Santosh Gubba, Vedic Event;
Best Theme Decor in Wedding – Mehea Aria, Star Ventures;
Best Wedding Catering – Mr Shankar, Viola F9;
Event Videography – Krishna Dodiya, Reclipse Photography;
Wedding Videography – Rakesh Soni
Pre Wedding-Video shoots – Riyasat Hussain, Eye captures;
Wedding Make Up Artist – Neeru Mohan, Labelina De Salon;
Banquet Halls (300- 500 ppl) – Anand, Our Palace;
Best Event for Educational Institution – Nitika Kandalwal, Mighty Events;
Educational Institute for Events – Navdeep Ahuja, Patsav;
F & B Experience – Shyam Sunder Vadappalli, Spicy Venue;
Event Services – Tent house and decor – Toudiq Mohammad, NM Company;
Event Service Trussing – Guru Mukh Malhotra;
Event Service – Hanger/ Pandal/ Structure – Venkatesh Avens, Exposinons;
Event Services Productions & Fabrication – Kumar Raja, Green Apple Production;