Pune, Maharashtra — The Pride of Maharashtra Awards 2026, hosted by Insights Excellence Awards and organized by Insights Success Media, concluded successfully in Pune on 26th February 2026 at Radisson Blu, Pune, which brought together distinguished entrepreneurs, professionals, and organizations from across India. The prestigious ceremony celebrated leaders whose dedication, innovation, and impact continue to shape Maharashtra’s economic growth and professional landscape.
The event served as a powerful platform to recognize individuals and institutions that demonstrate excellence in leadership, innovation, and sustainable development across sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance, infrastructure, hospitality, education, entrepreneurship, and creative industries. By honoring these changemakers, the ceremony reinforces its mission of highlighting leaders who solve real-world challenges, strengthen industries, and contribute meaningfully to societal progress.
Graced by renowned Marathi actress Prarthana Behere as the Chief Guest, the ceremony witnessed an influential gathering of business leaders, policymakers, investors, and media professionals. The evening featured a carefully curated agenda including award presentations, networking opportunities, and conversations centered on innovation-driven growth and collaborative progress.
The Pride of Maharashtra Awards 2026 honored an exceptional group of leaders and organizations whose work continues to inspire excellence across diverse industries.
Awardees – Pride of Maharashtra Awards 2026
Among the distinguished awardees recognized during the ceremony were:
- Samay Infosolutions Pvt Ltd — The Most Trusted Cybersecurity Company to Watch in 2026
- HB Keshava – Baskaran and Associates — The Most Trusted Law Firm Led by a Visionary Leader
- Moshi Imperial by Rohan Mohan Agarwal — The Most Recommended Restaurant of the Year 2026
- Neo Wood Ambassador by Ashwin Chikane — Emerging Brand in Food & Beverage Sector 2026
- Chetan Balu Malve (Founder – Rohiba Industries) — The Innovative Leader in Food Processing Industry
- Om Caterers and GM Management Service and Consultant Hotels & Resorts — The Most Premier Hospitality Industry – Caterers, Food, Hotel and Resort – 2026
- Vinayak Dattatraya Lohokare – Chicken Affair by Trigon Foods Pvt Ltd — The Emerging & Passionate Business Leader in Food Industry
- Abhik Khosla – Petals Kids — A Visionary Leader Shaping Future of Education Industry – 2026
- Dr. Pravin D. Potdar — Lifetime Achievement Award (Oncology Research)
- Umesh G. Merotra — Excellence in Social Work and Community Development
- Dr. Nazneen Khan — Clinical Excellence in Healthcare and Digital Health Influencer
- Swati Sawant & Mandar More — Best Jodi in Content Creating & Influencer
- Josveen J. Menezes – PTI Consultancy and Fortune Life Wealth Private Limited — The Emerging Leader in Finance, Wealth Management & Investment
- Amrita Ghosh — Excellence in Classical Dance Education & Mentorship
- Shree Godse Enterprises — The Leading Supply of Super Smart Control Panels – 2026
- Dr. Sanjay Agarwal — Shaping India’s Infrastructure Future Through Visionary Leadership
- Francis Saldanha — Most Dynamic Business Leader for Sustainability and Smart City Living
- Altaf Abdul – A-Square MEP Consultants — Maharashtra’s Most Passionate Tech Consulting Leader – 2026
- Dr. Shubham Mahajan — The Most Transformational Leader in Food Industry 2026
- Zeeshan Mubasshir — Maharashtra’s Excellence Award in Virtual Design & Construction Leadership – 2026
- Veejay Vaishnv — Strategic CFO Leader To Watch in 2026 for Outstanding Financial Leadership
- Sudhir Kumar — Senior Scientist Emeritus for Excellence in Laboratory Research
- Dr. Swapnali Mange — Excellence in Aesthetic Dermatology
- Dr. Pramila Bhaurao Wate — Most Trusted Astrologer in Maharashtra 2026
- Dr. Sam Dash — Best Celebrity Vastu Consultant, Spiritual Coach & Aura Researcher in Maharashtra
- Waffle Castle — The Fastest Growing Waffle Brand of the Year – 2026
- Cybervault Securities Solutions Pvt. Ltd. — The Best Performing Cyber Security Service Providers
- Bhagyashree Nair — Leading in Banking to Driving Fintech Innovation
- Sunit Kate — Best Interior Designer & Young Entrepreneur – 2026
- Shankar Tatu Paradkar — The AI Generative Genius – 2026
- Ghate Waterproofing Solutions Pvt Ltd — National Excellence in Infrastructure Protection Award
- Hiralal G. Bhamare — The Most Reliable Financial Advisory Professionals
- Chaand Mathur — Excellence in Performing Arts for Social Impact 2026
- Sarvadnya Infra — Most Trusted Real Estate Company 2026
- Design & Decor Interiors — Pune’s Most Innovative Interior Design Studio – 2026
- Shree HR Services — Best End-to-End HR Solutions & Advisory Firm – 2026
- Nanny’s Nest Preschool — Best Preschool of Maharashtra 2026
- Dr. Bhavna Piyush Tated — Excellence in Creative Maternity & Newborn Photoshoots
- Vina Dhatrak — Passionate Women Leader Uplifting Tribal Lives through Art & Music
- Vyankatesh Buildtech — The Most Affordable Housing Solution Providers – 2026
- Sarika Patil — The Visionary Women Entrepreneur – 2026
- Jagdish Katarkar — The Strategic Business Leader in Sales & Marketing
- Ashwini Kulkarni – Ador Group — The Most Promising CHRO Leader to Watch in India – 2026
- Ratnadip Barbole— Best Creative Artist of Maharashtra – 2026
The Pride of Maharashtra Awards 2026 celebrated more than professional milestones—it honored visionaries whose work is influencing industries, empowering communities, and inspiring future generations of leaders.
As the ceremony concluded, the event further strengthened its position as one of Maharashtra’s most respected recognition platforms, celebrating excellence that drives innovation, sustainable development, and social transformation across industries.
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