New Delhi: The Leo1 Education Excellence Awards 2024, organized by ObserveNow Media, was held on 9th February 2024 at Taj Palace, Mumbai. This event was organized to celebrate and honor exceptional education institutions and leaders for their noteworthy contributions to the education sector.

The awards ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Indian Cricket team Captain and Leo1 Brand Ambassador, Rohit Sharma. It honored leaders and institutions across 50+ categories, covering various aspects of higher education, school education, and preschool education, highlighting the diverse facets of educational excellence.

Among the Higher Education Awards, recognition was given to institutions for Excellence in Student Outreach, Engagement, and Digital Innovation, Remarkable Contributions in Curriculum Development and Online Teaching, as well as Innovation in Higher Education and Skills Enhancement. Noteworthy categories also included awards for Outstanding Engineering Institutes, CSR Excellence in Higher Education, and Most Innovative University/Institute in Global Collaboration through Digital Learning.

In the domain of School and Preschool Education, the Education Excellence Awards acknowledged Iconic Leadership, Outstanding Digital Educators, and Most Emerging Leaders in School Education. Categories also encompassed awards for Innovative Digital Educators, Excellence in Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices, and Entrepreneurship in Pre-School Education.

The following were presented the awards:

Shaunik Singh, Head Business Development received the awards on behalf of Inter National Institute of Fashion Design,INIFD for the award category “Outstanding Institute in Fashion Design 2024”

Praneet Swaroop, Director, received the award on behalf of Seicom Degree College for the award category “Outstanding Institute in Research & Development 2024”

Karunesh Bhardwaj, Chairman received the award on behalf of Delhi Global Public School for the award category “Excellence in Student Outreach, Engagement and Digital Innovation 2024”

Dr.Dhananjay Hari Lad, Research Director received the award on behalf of Prakash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research for the award category “Distinguished Medical Education Achievement Award 2024”

E. Anthony Reddy, Chairman received the award on behalf of St. Anthony group of Schools for the awards category “Most Impactful Institute in Digital Infrastructure 2024”

Dr. Ruchie Vishnoi, Director, Sheffield School received award for category “Most Emerging Leader in School Education 2024”

Sirish Turlapati, CMD, Floret Group of Schools received the award for the category “Iconic Leadership Award in Pre-School Education 2024”

Ghanshyam Chawla, Founder, Prodigee Finance received the award for the category “Remarkable influencer in Digital Finance of the Year 2024”

Dr. Harpreet Saluja, Chairman received the award on behalf of Sam Global University for the award category “Outstanding in STEM Education 2024”

Gaurav Tiwari, Pro Chancellor received the award on behalf of Mansarovar University for the award category “Most Promising University 2024”

Anupam Chouksey, Secretary received the award on behalf of LNCT Group of Colleges for the award category “Best College for Engineering Placements 2023”

Vivek Lodha, Founder received the award on behalf on behalf of Young India, Handball Premier league for the award category “Remarkable Contribution in Entrepreneurship 2024”

Dr. Kamal Ghanshala, President received the award on behalf of Graphic Era University for the award category “Outstanding Teaching Excellence Award 2024”

Praneeth Penumadu, Director, Edify School Tirupati received the award for “Excellence in Teaching Practices 2023”

Dr. Pallavi Tomar Mishra, Director received the award on behalf of NIMS University for the award category “Most Innovative University/Institute in Global Collaboration through Digital Learning 2024”

Dr. Sendil Kumar B, Dean received the award on behalf of Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation University for the award category “Outstanding Institute in Learning Initiative and Skill Development 2024”

Arvind Agarwal, President, Arya Group of Colleges received the award for “Iconic Leader of the year 2024”

Puja Agarwal, Director, Arya Group of Colleges received the award for “Women Entrepreneur of the year”

Sooraj Sharma, Chairman received the award on behalf of Ramachandran International Institute Of Management for the award category “Outstanding Institute with Best Infrastructure for the year 2024”

Sudhakar Rao, Director received the award on behalf of ICFAI Group for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Vikas Singh, Founding Vice Chancellor, received the award on behalf of Geeta University for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Srikanth Koganti, Director, received the award on behalf of Kennedy School for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Praveen Tyagi, Managing Director, received the award on behalf of IIT Pace for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

 Christo Joseph, Director, received the award on behalf of Christo Joseph, Director for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Vivek Vemuru, Director received the award on behalf of Accord School for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Anirban Aditya, Group Chairman received the award on behalf of Aditya Group for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Priya Sengupta, Founder & CEO received the award on behalf of Life Vitae for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Kiranjeet Singh, CEO received the award on behalf of Vibgyor Schools for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

GN Var, President received the award on behalf of Private School Association of Jammu and Kashmir for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Sundar Ramakrishnan, Joint Managing Trustee received the award on behalf of SNR AND SONS CHARITABLE TRUST for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

 Nishant Bansal, Co-Founder received the award on behalf of Geeta University for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Dr. Toolika Gupta, Director received the award on behalf of Indian institute of Crafts and Design for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Dolamani Sahu, Director received the award on behalf of Indian Institute Of Gems And Jewellery for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Gursimran Singh Oberoi, Founder & MD received the award on behalf of Institute Of Professional Banking for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Himanshu Kucchal, Director received the award on behalf of Shreejee International School for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Shyam Mohan Gupta, Co-Founder received the award on behalf of Vidya Mandir Classes School for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Bhupesh Gupta, Advisor received the award on behalf of Private School Association of Jammu and Kashmir for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Pramod Thatoi, Director received the award on behalf of Millennium Group of Schools for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Shubham Sharma, Managing Director received the award on behalf of Rd Engineering College for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Yigal Banker, Director received the award on behalf of Rahul International School for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Dr. Sneha Nalla, Director received the award on behalf of Nalla Malla Reddy Foundation School for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Sanjay Thareja, Founder & CEO received the award on behalf of The Gurukul for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Devidutta Kanungo, CEO received the award on behalf of Radcliffe Group of Schools for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Dr. Sudhir Gavhane, Former Vice Chancellor received the award on behalf of MGM University & YCOMOU for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Sirisha Reddy, Director received the award on behalf of GSR Group for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Jitendra Thakur, Founder & CEO received the award on behalf of Thakur Educational Trust Group for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Abhay G. Chebbi, Pro Chancellor received the award on behalf of Alliance University for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Tarun Anand, Chancellor & Founder received the award on behalf of Universal AI University for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Mahesh Goudar, Director received the award on behalf of MIT Academy of Engineering for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Dr. Vinay Agrawal, Chancellor & Founder received the award on behalf of ISBM University for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Dr. Akhil Shahani, Managing Director received the award on behalf of The Shahani Group for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Dr. B. Ravi Kumar Jain, Founder & Director received the award on behalf of Sparsh Global Business School for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Prachi Jain, Managing Director received the award on behalf of Bhagwan Mahavir University for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Dr. Sanjay Padole, President received the award on behalf of Vijaybhoomi University for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Maj. Gen Bd Wadhwa (Retd), AVSM, Pro Chancellor received the award on behalf of IILM University for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

Sudhakar Rao, Director received the award on behalf of ICFAI Group for the award category “Education Excellence Award 2024”

The Leo1 Education Excellence Awards 2024 was a distinguished corporate event, bringing together leaders, educators, and institutions dedicated to shaping the future of education in India. The awards aimed to celebrate those who showcased outstanding commitment to educational innovation and excellence, recognizing both individuals and institutions.