| Newsmakers Achievers Award | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Afternoon Voice |
| First awarded | 2009 |
| Website | nbcaward |
Newsmakers Achievers Award (also known as NBC Award) is an Indian honor for recognizing and applauding citizens' efforts and devotion in a variety of fields, including healthcare, business, education, social action, and unity. [1] [2] [3] Vaidehi Taman founded NAA in 2009, and Afternoon Voice, a daily National newspaper with Maharashtrian roots, organizes it yearly. [4]
15th Newsmakers Achievers Award held in Maharashtra. [5]
14th Newsmakers Achievers Award held in Maharashtra. [6] [7]
13th edition of Newsmakers Achievers Award ceremony took place in 2021 and were felicitated by Governor of Maharashtra at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai [3]
10th edition of Newsmakers Achievers Award ceremony took place in 2019. [9]
The 9th edition of Newsmakers Achievers Award ceremony took place in 2018 in Mumbai [10]
The 8th edition of Newsmakers Achievers Award event was held in May 2017 at Rangswar Hall Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Mumbai. [12]
The 7th edition of Newsmakers Achievers Award event was held in May 2016 at Police Gymkhana, Marine Drive, Mumbai. 7th Newsmakers Achievers Award dedicated to farmers. [15]
This event was hosted at Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. [4]
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