Honouring exceptional women from diverse fields at the Femina Achievers 2024 East awards, at a star-studded evening hosted in Kolkata notable figures Raima Sen, Churni Ganguly, Swastika Mukherjee, Sauraseni Maitra and Koushani Mukherjee were felicitated alongside many more.
The prestigious Femina Achievers 2024 East powered by Nemichand Bamalwa & Sons (J), in association with Packman, at ITC Royal Bengal on November 15, 2024, honouring individuals who have made a significant impact across various fields. The event brought together socialites, celebrities, influencers, and thought leaders, celebrating excellence and inspiring conversations.
In the presence of esteemed dignitaries such as Nicolas Facino, Executive Director of Alliance Française du Bengale, and Dr Andrew Fleming, British Deputy High Commissioner to East & North East India, Femina honoured exceptional individuals from diverse fields at Femina Achievers 2024 East Awards. The event recognised remarkable achievers, including Raima Sen, Churni Ganguly, Koushani Mukherjee, Sauraseni Maitra, Swastika Mukherjee, and Iman Chakraborty for Excellence in the Performing Arts, along with many others who were honoured in different categories. Receiving her award for Excellence in Music, Barnali Chattopadhyay sang a few lines from the popular series Heera Mandi for the audience, while Swastika Mukherjee spoke about her experience for her first cover for Femina Bangla in 2014. Dolly Jain, who was honoured for Excellence in Fashion Influence & Innovation, shared interesting insights about how she needs 18.5 seconds to drape her sari and she is ready for any event.
Ambika Muttoo, Editor-in-Chief of Femina, expressed, “At Femina, we celebrate the individuals who aren’t just excelling in their fields but are paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future. These changemakers are driving progress with their passion, resilience, and leadership. Their impact is far-reaching, not only transforming industries but also inspiring others to break barriers and shape the future with purpose and determination.”
Femina Achievers 2024 East, powered by Nemichand Bamalwa & Sons (J), in association with Packman as Associate Sponsor, and supported by Alliance Française du Bengale and the British Deputy High Commission Kolkata, truly reflected the spirit of empowerment, leadership, and excellence.
The Winners of Femina Achievers 2024 East Award in their Categories:
Iman Chakraborty – Excellence in the Performing Arts
Nandita Roy – Excellence in Contributions to Bengali Cinema
Churni Ganguly – Excellence in the Performing Arts
Koushani Mukherjee – Excellence in the Performing Arts
Devangi Nishar Parekh – Excellence in Fashion Entrepreneurship
Barnali Chattopadhyay – Excellence in Music
Richa Agarwal – Excellence in Promotion of the Arts
Indira Dhar – Excellence in Film Direction & Production
Sauraseni Maitra – Excellence in the Performing Arts
Raima Sen – Excellence in the Performing Arts
Swastika Mukherjee – Excellence in the Performing Arts
Dolly Jain – Excellence in Fashion Influence & Innovation
Preeti Goenka – Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Sakshi Sureka – Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Cloud Kitchen
Dr. Debasree Banik – Excellence in Entrepreneurship in Aesthetic Skincare Treatments
Kalyani Bhattacharyya – Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Healthcare Sector
Monika Parashari Lahiri – Visionary Leader & Corporate Innovator (East)
Shreyasee Karmakar – Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Field of Security Services & Facility Management
Nidhi Poddar – Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Field of Event Management
Sonali Sen – Excellence in Education
Sujata Mukherjee – Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Banarasi Handloom Industry
Megha Beriwala – Excellence in Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Steel Sector
Women Workforce of Morning Bells Academy – Dynamic & Highly Motivated Women Workforce
Priyanka Mukherjee – Excellence in Education & Mentorship
Kamalini Paul – Young Woman Entrepreneur of the Year (East)
Naina More – Eminent Motivational Speaker & Social Activist (East)
Soma Chakraborty – Excellence in Healthcare Leadership (East)
Harshitaa Poddar – Excellence in Artistic Interior Design
Aanchhal Bhuwalka – Excellence in Space Planning & Interior Designing
Devyani Jaiswal – Excellence in Aesthetic Design Solutions
Dr. Minal Pareek – Eminent Educationist Specialising in Media, Fine Arts & Design
Madhuparna Sreemany – Renowned Entrepreneur in Education (East)
Akanksha Pandey– Eminent Entrepreneur in F&B (East)
Rajashree Paul – Eminent Educator
Saswati Das – Excellence in Inspirational Leadership
Women Workforce of SOA University, Odisha – Committed Women Workforce in the Education Sector
Khushboo Khosla Gupta – Iconic Business Founder (East)
Dr. Honey Qureshi – Eminent Fertility Specialist (East)
Simran Sharma– Eminent Entrepreneur in Aviation Management Training & Placement
Sohini Roy Chowdhury – Eminent Vocalist in Indian Classical Music (East)
Debeshi Guha Mallick – Excellence in Administration & Management in Education
Sangeeta Tripathi – Excellence in Educational Leadership
Shabnam Alam – Excellence in Interior Designing (East)
Gargi Sonkar – Visionary Entrepreneur in the Saree Segment (East)
Richa Sethia Mohta – Eminent Entrepreneur for Supply Chain & Distribution (East)
