Award for Excellence in Sports

Mithali Raj, the Indian Women’s Cricket team captain was awarded by the team of Chennai 28 II for ‘Excellence in Sports’.

Newsmaker of the year

PV Sindhu was awarded as the ‘Newsmaker of the year’ for the consecutive victories she has brought home this year. As the sports star is busy with her practice, she addressed the gathering in a video byte.

Award for Special Recognition

Taapsee Pannu was awarded with ‘Special Recognition’ for her remarkable work in the Hindi film ‘PINK’ which took the nation in storm. She was honoured by director Vetrimaran who introduced her to Kollywood in ‘Aadukalam’ and Bina Sujit, the editor-in-chief of JFW Magazine.

The star-studded awards night took place at Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao concert hall in Chetpet. Women from all walks of life had come to witness the women achievers being recognised for their excellence.