Commemorating The Exceptional L&D Winners At BW People L&D Excellence Awards 2024
The vision and efforts of these winners inspire us all, proving that investing in people is the most impactful strategy for success.
In a grand celebration of learning and development, BW People is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 L&D summit and awards. This year, the event brought together our brightest stars from across the sectors, recognizing their exceptional contributions and achievements and the l&d space.
Their dedication to fostering growth, innovation, and continuous improvement has truly set the winners apart. This achievement is a testament to their commitment to empowering individuals and driving meaningful change within the organisation and beyond.
The vision and efforts of these winners inspire us all, proving that investing in people is the most impactful strategy for success.
May this well-deserved recognition propel you to even greater heights. BW People again congratulate you all and three cheers to this celebratory moment you all have earned!
Winners chosen through a strict jury-led process
Selecting the best from the list of potential winners was a tough task considering the quality of the nominations received this year. The winners were chosen through a strict jury-led process.
BW People received 180+ nominations, out of which, 147 nominees were shortlisted and presented before the esteemed jury. The distinguished jury comprised of top names from the industry who have made an indelible mark through their professional contribution.
Distinguished Jury Panel
Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor in Chief, BW Business World & Founder exchange4media
Martin Dinesh Gomez, CHRO, Zepto
Bhavesh N Chandaria ,CEO | Executive Director | General Manager, Ethiopian Steel PLC, Member of Safal Group Africa,The Safal Group
Ravi Kumar,Sr President and Chief People Officer, Page Industries
Vandana Tilwani ,CHRO-Havas India, Chief Diversity Officer-Havas APAC, Havas India
Harshvendra Soin, President - Asia Pacific and Japan Businesses, Tech Mahindra
Vivek Jain, CHRO, Capriglobal Capital
Nalini George, CHRO, Bangalore International Airport
Sandeep Batra, CHRO, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd
Monica watt, SO1 Training | Assistant Chief Instructor | LTCOL(AAC), Australian Army
Kamaljeet Kaur, Chief People Officer, Gensol Group
Ruhie Pande, Group CHRO & Head Marketing and Communications, Sterlite Power
Sudakshina Bhattacharya, President & CHRO, HDFC ERGO General Insurance
The stellar jury deliberated upon the names and volleyed tough questions to the nominees to arrive on the coveted list of 41 winners across multiple categories.
So without further ado, here are the winners of the BW People L&D Summit And Awards 2024:
| S.No | Award | Category | Full Name of the Individual/Organisation | Name of the Representative Receiving the Award |
| 1 | Innovative Learning Team Award | iLEAD Academy | Mr. Vinay Karamcheti | |
| 2 | People-first Organizational Award | XYXX Apparels | Petal Gangurde | |
| 3 | SILVER | Best Leadership Development Program | HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company | Gaurav Paruthi (Vice President - Human Resources) Avishek Chatterjee (Assistant Vice President - Human Resources) Ponnie Velu (Assistant Vice President - Human Resources) |
| 4 | GOLD | Best Leadership Development Program | JK Cement | Dr. Andleeb Jain (Group President : People, Culture & Digital) |
| 5 | BRONZE | Best Skill Development Program | Godrej Enterprises Group | Tejashri Mhatre - Deputy General Manager - Capability Building & Training Lead |
| 6 | SILVER | Best Skill Development Program | KPMG | Yamini Rangarajan, Director Leardning and Development |
| 7 | SILVER | Best Skill Development Program | Kinara Capital | Tavamani Gracy |
| 8 | GOLD | Best Skill Development Program | Xceedance Consulting India | Malavika Manohar |
| 9 | Best Use of Blended Learning - Commercial Sector | Xceedance Consulting India | Malavika Manohar | |
| 10 | Best Use of Microlearning | HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company | Gaurav Paruthi (Vice President - Human Resources) Avishek Chatterjee (Assistant Vice President - Human Resources) Ponnie Velu (Assistant Vice President - Human Resources) | |
| 11 | BRONZE | Best Sales Training Program | HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company | Gaurav Paruthi (Vice President - Human Resources) Avishek Chatterjee (Assistant Vice President - Human Resources) Ponnie Velu (Assistant Vice President - Human Resources) |
| 12 | SILVER | Best Sales Training Program | Kotak Life | Neeta Kakde - Vice President |
| 13 | GOLD | Best Sales Training Program | Infra Market | Sheetal Bhanot Shetty – CHRO |
| 14 | BRONZE | Best Learning Culture Initiative | One 97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) | Aliya Khatoon Khan - AVP - Learning & Development - HR |
| 15 | SILVER | Best Learning Culture Initiative | HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company | Gaurav Paruthi (Vice President - Human Resources) Avishek Chatterjee (Assistant Vice President - Human Resources) Ponnie Velu (Assistant Vice President - Human Resources) |
| 16 | SILVER | Best Learning Culture Initiative | L&T Realty | 1. Dr. Bhagirath Shanbhag (Vice President & Head - HR & CSR, L&T Realty) 2. Mr. Ankur Ved, (Assistant Manager – Performance Management at L&T Realty) |
| 17 | GOLD | Best Learning Culture Initiative | Siemens Healthineers | Nritya Ganesh |
| 18 | SILVER | Best Employee Upskilling Strategy | KPMG | Yamini Rangarajan, Director Leardning and Development |
| 19 | GOLD | Best Employee Upskilling Strategy | Vedanta, Lanjigarh | Bikram Keshori Nayak, CHRO, Alumina Business |
| 20 | Best Talent Assessment Technology Platform | Edumilestones | Mr. Vipin Prasanth(CEO, of Edumilestones)/Mr. Ankit Agarwal(Product Director) | |
| 21 | Best L&D Training Solution | TORAH® Learning Solutions | Anubha Batra, Founder & Director of TORAH learning Solutions | |
| 22 | Best Innovative Learning Techniques | Teleperformance | Bhavisha Dave, Executive Vice President, Training at Teleperformance in India | |
| 23 | Best Use of Simulations or Virtual Environments for Learning | KPMG | Yamini Rangarajan, Director Leardning and Development | |
| 24 | Best Advancement in Onboarding/Role Integration | KPMG | Yamini Rangarajan, Director Leardning and Development | |
| 25 | Developing Frontline Leaders | KPMG | Yamini Rangarajan, Director Leardning and Development | |
| 26 | Best Unique and Innovative Learning & Development Program | KPMG | Yamini Rangarajan, Director Leardning and Development | |
| 27 | SILVER | Leadership in L&D Excellence | Dr.Karthick Jayaram | Dr.Karthick Jayaram |
| 28 | GOLD | Leadership in L&D Excellence | Karthik Mulakaluri | Karthik Mulakaluri |
| 29 | BRONZE | L&D Under 40 Trailblazer | Chetna Chopra | Chetna Chopra - Learning & Development Manager |
| 30 | BRONZE | L&D Under 40 Trailblazer | Sonali Priyadarsini | Sanjyoti Agrawal - Assistant Manager (Human Resources) |
| 31 | SILVER | L&D Under 40 Trailblazer | Rekha Joseph | Rekha Joseph - Learning & Development Manager |
| 32 | SILVER | L&D Under 40 Trailblazer | Mangala Preetha S | Mangala Preetha S - Vice President – Head of Learning & Development |
| 33 | GOLD | L&D Under 40 Trailblazer | Petal Gangurde | Petal Gangurde - Chief of Brand & Culture |
| 34 | GOLD | L&D Under 40 Trailblazer | ROOPA RAHUL PAL | Pushpanath Dasika |
| 35 | L&D Under 30 Rising Star | Mahek Shani | Mahek Shani | |
| 36 | Outstanding People Strategy Leader | Petal Gangurde | Petal Gangurde - Chief of Brand & Culture | |
| 37 | Transformational Learning Leader Award | SHIPRA GARG | Shipra Garg - Founder & CEO, SuccesStreak Consulting Services | |
| 38 | SILVER | Best Learning & Development Strategy | Amazon India Operations | 1. Siddharth Sinha – HR Director, India Operations, Amazon India 2. Tulika Bhatnagar (Talent Development Head of Amazon India)(confirmed) |
| 39 | GOLD | Best Learning & Development Strategy | AB InBev GCC Services India Private Limited | Runa Dhawan - People Director Nichola Crasta - Senior Manager Anuradha Kamath - Manager Niharika Bhide - Manager |
| 40 | GOLD | Best Learning & Development Strategy | JK Cement | Dr. Andleeb Jain (Group President : People, Culture & Digital) |
| 41 | L&D Coach of the Year | Dr. Bindu Khosla | Dr. Bindu Khosla - People and Culture Mentor, Doceree Inc. |
