- Awards are given in more than 35 different categories
- Ahmedabad Mayor Pratibhaben Jain, folk singer Arvind Vegda, actress Morli Patel, actress Sapna Vyas grace the event
- No success is limited to just one victory, but it inspires others to realise their dreams, learn more and achieve more: Prachi Govil, organiser
- It is not merely a ceremony for awarding honours; rather, it aims to unite talents and businesses to create a significant impact, empowering both in the process: Hetal Parikh, organiser
- Our goal with these awards is to provide a public platform to celebrate individual success: Dr. Ruchee Patel
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, MAR 13
Awards, accolades and prizes have long been revered as symbols of excellence, recognition, and achievement in various fields. They foster not only healthy competition but also act catalyst for growth of the respective sectors. With this avowed aim, Focus Online hosted the second edition of ‘We Rise Awards and Business Conclave’ here on Sunday, the International Women’s Day, said educationist Prachi Govil, IT industry leader and career counsellor Hetal Parikh, and motivational coach Dr Ruchee Patel, Founders of Focus Online.
Ahmedabad Mayor Pratibhaben Jain, folk singer Arvind Vegda, actress Morli Patel, and actress Sapna Vyas have made it a star-studded show this year.
Awards galore
Business entrepreneurs and scholars were honoured at the ‘We Rise Awards and Business Conclave-2025.’ Awards were presented across 35 categories, including Fashion and Jewellery, Manufacturing, Food and Beverages, Health and Fitness, Fashion Icon of the Year, Start-up of the Year, Music and Film Industry, Young Entrepreneurs, Training and Consulting, Education and Mentoring, Technology, Woman Icon of the Year, and Social Media Influencer. In addition, Prayas Public Charitable Trust and Dream Foundation volunteers were specially recognized for their significant contributions to social work.
Organisers speak
Commenting on this, organizer and renowned educationist Prachi Govil said, “No success is limited to just one victory, but it inspires others to realise their dreams, learn more and achieve more. Everyone should celebrate their success because their success inspires others. That is why we are celebrating the success of entrepreneurs and educationists here through this award. The main objective of ‘We Rise Awards and Business Conclave-2025’ is to honour business entrepreneurs and academicians who have contributed to building the future.”
Organiser and IT industry and career counsellor veteran Hetal Parikh shared insights about the event, stating, “This conclave serves as a platform that fosters innovation. It is not merely a ceremony for awarding honours; rather, it aims to unite talents and businesses to create a significant impact, empowering both in the process.”
Event organiser and motivational coach Dr. Ruchee Patel expressed, “Our goal with these awards is to provide a public platform to celebrate individual success. We want to redefine what success means for each person, create new opportunities, and empower their identities. We Rise is our dedicated initiative in this regard, and it has been met with an amazing response.”
It’s pouring sponsorship
This initiative by Focus Online to create a public platform for entrepreneurs and academics has garnered substantial backing from a variety of sponsors. Notable supporters include Sheetal Shah of SITA Jewellery, Sonal Khajanchi of Aishwarya Sarees, Yogesh Kawad of Solar Safer, Dhir Pathak of Harihar Crystal, Vishakha Dave of Swad Ka Safar, Preeti Thakkar of True Stories, Kalpitta Ozaa of Artisann Creations, Bella Shah of Bella’s Closet, Khushi Shah of Pranav Shah Institute, and Shaili Shah of Product Enthusiast-USA, all of whom have significantly contributed as sponsors.
