At the Bharatiya Excellence Awards 2024, an initiative by the Balaji Foundation and APN, more than 20 social media influencers have been awarded for their significant contributions in various fields, from education to entertainment. The event was organised at the Indian Society of International Law in New Delhi on Wednesday. APN Editor-in-Chief Rajshri Rai welcomed the gathering for the event.

The Bharatiya Excellence Awards 2024 witnessed the presence of the Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, SP Singh Baghel, and former Chief Justice of India, KG Balakrishnan, as the chief guests. The awardees have been bestowed with the Bharatiya Excellence Awards by the chief guests. 

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Addressing the Bharatiya Excellence Awards 2024, Minister of State, SP Singh Baghel said that the social media influencers are not ordinary people and it is correct to honour them with awards. He added that his first award strengthened him. 

Here is the list of Bharatiya Excellence Awards winners: 

Anil Nagar, founder of Adda 247, awarded for his contribution to online education. His organisation promotes high quality, affordable education in multiple Indian languages.

Avi Ekveer Sharma, founder and owner of Hemped Souls International, awarded Ayurvedic Innovator of the Year. Sharma uses a 400-year-old lineage to pioneer Vijaya-based remedies for global standards of wellness. 

Tanoora Swetha Menon, founder and CEO Zoul & Zera, was awarded Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. She is a celebrity fashion designer and solo traveller, who heads three major fashion brands.

Sumit and Vikas Yadav, founders of Learn with Sumit, were awarded for his contribution in defence education. The founders put their experience and expertise in defence to teach the students.

Sumit Pandey, owner of Ghar Ka Tadka Cloud Kitchen Chain, was awarded Best Performing Vegetarian Cloud Kitchen in Delhi-NCR. His business notably grew during the Covid-19 era and in 3 years was the best in the region. 

Satish Tripathi, a music composer and Singer, awarded for special acumen in music.

Suman Sharma, an educator and influencer, was awarded Best English Educator. Over 50,000 students benefited from his courses. He has a base of more than 1 million subscribers on YouTube.

Suman Pahuja, a fitness and health influencer, was awarded Best Health and Fitness Coach for influencing thousands to achieve their fitness goals. 

Sharandeep Singh, owner of Your Burger Chachu, was awarded for most innovative food. The food chain makes the world’s biggest Gold Leaf burger in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. 

Sabri Brothers of the Sufi Qawwali band received Lifetime Achievement Awards. They are considered one of the greatest Sufi Qawwali singers, following the Chisti Order.

Dewan Syed Ali Moosa Nizami, chairperson of Dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia, awarded for social harmony. He is carrying forward an 800-year legacy from the clan of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia.

Vasala Sampath Kumar, an Astrologer, YouTuber, Vaastu expert, was awarded Vaastu Shiromani.

Saurabh Yadav, founder of the startup Cograd, was awarded Social Entrepreneur of the Year. Their startup has enabled more than 2000 students across India to gain digital literacy.

Tena Jain and Payal Jain, content creators and influencers awarded for trendsetting content creation.

Leenaa Kumar, an Indian actress and author, awarded for her contribution in Indian cinema for the past 25 years.

Lenju Thomas, CEO at Alliant Academy, awarded best in Health Education. Thomas’s Academy brings together like-minded professionals on a mission to ensure better healthcare with updated recent guidelines and practices.

Ankur Dobriyal, a singer, awarded for musical diversity. His voice has reached more than 25 million people on YouTube.

Major Mohammed Ali Shah, a former Indian Army man and a Bollywood actor, was awarded Top Defence Analyst. 

Dr Manoj Verghese, a journalist, awarded for his contribution to community development. He is the Editor at Media Advocacy of International Health Education and Media Centre, which works for the cause of leprosy.

Rahul Masih, a manufacturer and exporter, awarded Outstanding Global Exporter. Masih exports a wide range of items, including ceramic designer mugs, tumblers, tabletop gifts and other pottery items.

Anushree Nayyar, Emotional Health Coach, was awarded Top Emotional Health Coach. She is an energy healer and life transformation coach, working with clients across the globe.

Deepak Ram Niwas Hooda, a Kabaddi player, was awarded Athlete of the Year. 

The evening concluded with a concert by the Sabri Brothers of the Sufi Qawwali band.