The Femina Achievers 2024 East celebrated inspiring leaders shaping the future

~ The star-studded evening hosted in Kolkata saw notable figures such as Raima Sen, Churni Ganguly, Swastika Mukherjee, Sauraseni Maitra and Koushani Mukherjee being honoured, alongside many more.

 Femina, India’s leading women’s lifestyle brand, presented 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. 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 and their Award Categories:

1. Iman Chakraborty – Excellence in the Performing Arts
2. Nandita Roy – Excellence in Contributions to Bengali Cinema
3. Churni Ganguly – Excellence in the Performing Arts
4. Koushani Mukherjee – Excellence in the Performing Arts
5. Devangi Nishar Parekh – Excellence in Fashion Entrepreneurship
6. Barnali Chattopadhyay – Excellence in Music
7. Richa Agarwal – Excellence in Promotion of the Arts
8. Indira Dhar – Excellence in Film Direction & Production
9. Sauraseni Maitra – Excellence in the Performing Arts
10. Raima Sen – Excellence in the Performing Arts
11. Swastika Mukherjee – Excellence in the Performing Arts
12. Dolly Jain – Excellence in Fashion Influence & Innovation
13. Preeti Goenka – Excellence in Entrepreneurship
14. Sakshi Sureka – Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Cloud Kitchen
15. Dr. Debasree Banik – Excellence in Entrepreneurship in Aesthetic Skincare Treatments
16. Kalyani Bhattacharyya – Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Healthcare Sector
17. Monika Parashari Lahiri – Visionary Leader & Corporate Innovator (East)
18. Shreyasee Karmakar – Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Field of Security Services & Facility Management
19. Nidhi Poddar – Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Field of Event Management
20. Sonali Sen – Excellence in Education
21. Sujata Mukherjee – Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Banarasi Handloom Industry
22. Megha Beriwala – Excellence in Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Steel Sector
23. Women Workforce of Morning Bells Academy – Dynamic & Highly Motivated Women Workforce
24. Priyanka Mukherjee – Excellence in Education & Mentorship
25. Kamalini Paul – Young Woman Entrepreneur of the Year (East)
26. Naina More – Eminent Motivational Speaker & Social Activist (East)
27. Soma Chakraborty – Excellence in Healthcare Leadership (East)
28. Harshitaa Poddar – Excellence in Artistic Interior Design
29. Aanchhal Bhuwalka – Excellence in Space Planning & Interior Designing
30. Devyani Jaiswal – Excellence in Aesthetic Design Solutions
31. Dr. Minal Pareek – Eminent Educationist Specialising in Media, Fine Arts & Design
32. Madhuparna Sreemany – Renowned Entrepreneur in Education (East)
33. Akanksha Pandey– Eminent Entrepreneur in F&B (East)
34. Rajashree Paul – Eminent Educator
35. Saswati Das – Excellence in Inspirational Leadership
36. Women Workforce of SOA University, Odisha – Committed Women Workforce in the Education Sector
37. Khushboo Khosla Gupta – Iconic Business Founder (East)
38. Dr. Honey Qureshi – Eminent Fertility Specialist (East)
39. Simran Sharma– Eminent Entrepreneur in Aviation Management Training & Placement
40. Sohini Roy Chowdhury – Eminent Vocalist in Indian Classical Music (East)
41. Debeshi Guha Mallick – Excellence in Administration & Management in Education
42. Sangeeta Tripathi – Excellence in Educational Leadership
43. Shabnam Alam – Excellence in Interior Designing (East)
44. Gargi Sonkar – Visionary Entrepreneur in the Saree Segment (East)
45. Richa Sethia Mohta – Eminent Entrepreneur for Supply Chain & Distribution (East)