Women Business Award for
Maharashtra-Based Businesses Organized by

V-Care Welfare Association (NGO)

Magical Charmant (Certified Event Planner)

We empower women to unleash their potential and achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. Our commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and excellence is reflected in all our programs and events. Upholding the highest ethical standards and transparency, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of businesswomen and entrepreneurs in Maharashtra.

Our Partners include

Co-powered

Co-Sponsor

Exclusive Print Media Partner

Gifting Partner

Digital Community Partner

Knowledge Partner

Crown Partner

Marketing Partner

Green Skills Partner

Community Partner

Manikarnika Awards Feature Multiple Categories

Young Entrepreneur Award

Startup Excellence Award

Innovation Leader Award

Social Impact - Influencers Award

Entrepreneur of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Award

Discover the Benefits of Participation

  • Recognition and Appreciation
  • Developmental Workshop
  • Upgrading Business Skills
  • Business Video
  • Felicitation
  • Crowning
  • Media Coverage
  • Media Bites
  • Organic Reach and Networking

Manikarnika Awards 2024 Nomination Steps

Step 1

  • Submit your Free Nomination.
  • After Nomination, please send your business details video.
  • If your video is shortlisted then you are eligible for our developmental workshop.

Step 2

  • Development Workshop.
  • Topics Covered:
    Business Growth, Business Skills, and Funding Schemes.
  • Additional Benefits:
    • A quarter-page article in the weekly Yuva Prabhav over 1 year.
    • Participation certificate with a frame.
    • Trophy with the title 'Emerging/Growing Entrepreneur.
  • Developmental Workshop fees: ₹2500 only.

Step 3

  • Advance Level Development Workshop.
  • Topics Covered:
    • Introductory Scaling in Business.
    • Exploring the Organic Market.
    • 1-Minute Business Video created by our team.
    • Trophy & Certificate with Frame (Leading Entrepreneur).
  • Media Bites:
    Media coverage (subject to approval) could potentially reach an audience of approximately 25-30k online.
  • Additional Benefits:
    • Felicitation by our esteemed panelists and knowledge partners/sponsors.
    • Event Passes to the upcoming Award Event.
  • PR and Media Promotion Coverage fees: ₹7500 only.

Expected Chief Guests at Manikarnika Business Award 2024

Mrs. Supriya Sule

Mrs. Praniti Shinde

Mrs. Raksha Khadase

Prof. Varsha Gaikwad

Smt. Smita Wagh

Smt. Pratibha Dhanorkar

Mrs. Shobha Bachhav

Chief Guest For the Event

Padmashree Dr. Kalpana Saroj

Chairperson Kamani Tubes

Dr. Manju Lodha

Chairperson Lodha Foundation, Philanthropist, Poet, Author, Motivational Speaker

Mrs. Kapila Soni

EV Woman of India, founder & Managing Director Croyance

Prof. Amisha Dawda

Founder - Amisha's Designer Jewellery, V Jewellery & Jewellery Point, Femi (Beauty & Styling Solutions), Innovative Gifting Solutions, Innovation Today (Education), Phd Research Scholar (JBIMS), Academics (NMIMS) & Psychologist

Mrs. Bhavisha Buddhadeo

Founder Rootskills, Cofounder RootsIngenious Industrial Service

Mrs. Neha Ankit Kadakia

Hastaksharr Self Made Divas & Cofounder of RootSaksharr

Meet The Panelists

Mrs. Mangala Karandikar

Ex-Commissioner Maharashtra
Scout Guide

Mrs. Vasanti Gokani

  • MBA in Master in Design, Bharat Natyam dancer, and theatre artist with exhibitions at Nehru Art Gallery and World Trade Center.
  • First-rank holder and gold medalist with over 5000 performances.
  • Awarded the Lady Singham Award by Ajay Devgan on FM 98.3.
  • Received appreciation from Chief Minister Eknathji.
  • Portrait recognition by Chess Master Padma Vibhushan Vishwanathan Anand.

Mrs. Shifa Shaikh

  • Mrs. Shifa Shaikh leads Vediclush, a brand that merges Ayurveda with modern sustainability in skincare and haircare.
  • She received the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Achiever’s Award, alongside notable figures like Mr. Niti Desai and Mr. Rohit Shetty.
  • Recognized by MSME government and the World Trade Centre Mumbai for her contributions.
  • Serves as a judge in various business award shows and beauty pageants.
  • Passionate about mentoring new women entrepreneurs, guiding them through government schemes and development opportunities.

Mrs. Vibhuti Karnik Kulkarni

  • Vibhuti Karnik Kulkarni is Director of Anjali Doors Pvt Ltd, Founder of Career Vision, and Partner at Lingoquest Language Academy.
  • She is President of the Women’s India Chamber of Commerce and Industry and G 100 MSME Country Chair for India.
  • Awarded Exceptional Women of the Decade WEF London, Business Excellence Award, Savitribai Phule Award, and others.
  • Honored with the Women Excellence Award at WEF New Delhi and Vision 2020 by Sanjeev Pendharkar.
  • Featured in MCED magazine, Me Udyojak, and World Trade Centre Mumbai magazine.

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