Pune, Maharashtra, February 26, 2026: The Pride of Maharashtra Awards 2026, hosted by Insights Excellence Awards and organized by Insights Success Media, concluded successfully at Radisson Blu, Pune, celebrating a remarkable category of leaders, innovators, and organizations whose contributions continue to redefine excellence across industries.
The prestigious platform recognized outstanding achievers for their accomplishments, industry impact, and commitment to driving meaningful change. This year’s awardees represented a diverse spectrum of sectors, including cybersecurity, healthcare, law, education, finance, infrastructure, hospitality, digital innovation, arts, and entrepreneurship, each demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and resilience.
The segregation among the distinguished honorees was.
Key Awardees at Pride of Maharashtra Awards 2026
The Pride of Maharashtra Awards 2026 recognized an exceptional group of leaders, organizations, and innovators across diverse sectors:
- 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 (Rohan Mohan Agarwal) — The Most Recommended Restaurant of the Year 2026
- Neo Wood Ambassador (Ashwin Chikane) — Emerging Brand in Food & Beverage Sector 2026
- Chetan Balu Malve (ROHIBA INDUSTRIES) — The Innovative Leader in Food Processing Industry
- Abhik Khosla (Petals Kids) — A Visionary Leader Shaping the Future of Education Industry – 2026
- Dr. Pravin D. Potdar — Lifetime Achievement Award (Oncology Research)
- 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 & Fortune Life Wealth Pvt Ltd) — Emerging Leader in Finance, Wealth Management & Investment
- Amrita Ghosh — Excellence in Classical Dance Education & Mentorship
- Dr Sanjay Agarwal — Shaping India’s Infrastructure Future Through Visionary Leadership
- 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
- Sudhir Kumar — Senior Scientist Emiratis for Excellence in Laboratory Research
- Dr. Swapnali Mange — Excellence in Aesthetic Dermatology
- 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
- Ghate Waterproofing Solutions Pvt Ltd — National Excellence in Infrastructure Protection Award
- Hiralal G. Bhamare — The Most Reliable Financial Advisory Professional
- Chaand Mathur — Excellence in Performing Arts for Social Impact 2026
- SARVADNYA INFRA — Most Trusted Real Estate Company 2026
- Nanny’s Nest Preschool — Best Preschool of Maharashtra 2026
- Dr. Bhavna Piyush Tated — Excellence in Creative Maternity & Newborn Photoshoots
- Jagdish Katarkar — The Strategic Business Leader in Sales & Marketing
- Ashwini Kulkarni (Ador Group) — The Most Promising CHRO Leader to Watch in India 2026
- Swati Sawant & Mandar More — Best Jodi in Content Creating & Influencer
- Ratandip Barbole — Best Creative Artist of Maharashtra – 2026
- Dr Supriya Sujit Wakchaure — The Most Trusted Skin and Hair Clinic in Pune 2026
- Witrexinc Webtech LLP — Emerging Digital Marketing Agency of the Year
Additional Honorees
- Dr. Gayatri Ganu — Visionary Entrepreneur of the Year 2026
- Arti S. Raut — Rising Star in Fashion and Glamour 2026
- Natasha — India’s Leading Tantra Practitioner 2026
- Mrs. Gunjan A. Gurav — Outstanding Contribution to Astrology of the Year
- Rohit Sharma — Best AI and IT Training & Fresher Placement Company 2026
- Dr. Sarita Mahesh Arkal — Pediatric Healthcare Excellence Award
- Prashant Kadukar — Outstanding Digital Marketing Training Institute of the Year
- Jyoti Joshi — Emerging Entrepreneur in Functional Food & Fermented Drinks
- Hemant Maheshwari — Fastest Growing Travel Company Leader Award
- Shilpa Arte & Ekta Morabkar — Oil-Free Snack Innovation & Mother-Daughter Leadership Award
- Vivek Sanjay Dalve — Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Nilesh A. Ahire — Elite Fitness Educator 2026
- Swati Neeraj Shah & Neeraj Nitin Shah — Outstanding Woman Director of the Year
- Sreelatha Giridhar — Woman Entrepreneur of the Year in Logistics & Supply Chain
- Varsha Sharma — Best Visionary Director Award of the Year
- Nitish Jaiswal — Trusted Real Estate Advisor of the Year
- Urmila Gonjari — Outstanding Makeup Artist of the Year 2026
- Pratik Dattatray Dhaygude — Most Admired Cake Boutique Brand
- Mayra Patil — Young Prodigy of Maharashtra
- Apoorva Wandile Shirbhate — Pride of India – Woman Achievement Award 2026
- Dr. Neha Rambhiya — Compliance & Quality Leadership
- Nishant Sawant — Cyber Security Leader of the Year
- Architect Amol Kshirsagar — Design Innovation Excellence Awards 2026
- Shraddha Bipin Sarode — Most Trusted Numerology Consultant 2026
- Ms Rosemarry — Innovative HR Consulting Company of the Year 2026
- Mr. Vishal Vishnu Misal — Trading Excellence Award
- Nisha Bhavesh Jain (Vrian Classes) — Founder & Educational Therapist – Structured Literacy Specialist
Healthcare & Specialized Excellence Honorees
- Dr. Gajanan Bhalerao — Leader in Neuro Rehabilitation & Aquatic Therapy Excellence 2026
- Dr. Rishi Kumar — Excellence in Critical Care Medicine – 2026
- Dr Santosh Shetty — Excellence in Joint Preservation & Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery – 2026
- Dr. Ankuja Mhaske — Maharashtra’s Leading Aesthetic Dermatologist & Hair Transplant Specialist – 2026
- Dr. Mahesh Kharche — Pune’s Most Trusted Physician Expert in Diabetology and Internal Medicine – 2026
- Dr. Mrunali Jadhav Patil — Outstanding Homoeopathic Physician of the Year
Leadership & Professional Excellence
- Rahul Mehta — Founder & Principal of the Year – Architecture & Design
- Dr. Prashant Kamalakar — Excellence in Career Guidance & Education Consulting
- Sachin Meshram — Global Business Leadership Award
- Sweety Jain — Visionary Woman Leader in Employee Background Verification
- Manju K Manohar — Inspiring Woman Entrepreneur 2026
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