Indian Society Icon Awards 2018 - A Celebratory Evening of Talent

Friday, 12 October 2018 13:47

One of India’s leading celebrity and lifestyle magazines, Society, held its annual Icon Awards in London.

The prestigious awards ceremony was held in the UK for the first time, at The MontCalm Hotel, and showcased the success stories of Indian achievers from different walks of life, across the globe.

For over four decades, Society magazine, which is part of the Magna Publications Group India, has profiled Indian men and women who have excelled in a range of fields - spanning from business, politics, sports, film, entertainment, music and art.

Society Global Indian Icon Awards Winners:

Dr. Modi – Award for outstanding achievment and excellence as a Global Leader for Global Peace

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala – Award for outstanding achievement and excellence in Business

Pankaj Saxena Award for outstanding achievement and excellence in Entrepreneurship

Subodh Agarwal–Award for outstanding achievement and excellence in Business

Sunil Vaswant – Award for outstanding achievement and excellence in Business

Navin Kundra – Award for outstanding achievement and excellence in Music

Gindy & Taj Bhogal (RWS) – Award for outstanding achievement and excellence in International Events

Barrister Sudhanshu Swaroop – Award for outstanding achievement and excellence in Law

Chef Atul Kochhar – Award for outstanding achievement and excellence in Food and Cuisine

Paresh Rughani - Award for outstanding achievement and excellence in Motivational Speaking

Sir Clive Lloyd - -Award for outstanding achievement and excellence in Sports

Nick Kotecha - outstanding achievement and excellence in Business and Entrepreneurship

IHC Y.K Sinha – Farewell Facilitation to Indian Commission services.

Arunima Kumar – Award for outstanding achievement and excellence in Performing Arts.Sarosh Jailwalla - Award for outstanding achievement and excellence in Law.

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