A grand felicitation ceremony of the “Maharastra Udyog Sanman Puraskar 2026” was held on 24th Jan 2026 in The Royal Pavilion, Kolhapur. More than 65 outstanding entrepreneurs from across Maharashtra were recognized for their exemplary contributions in sectors such as business, startups, agri-processing, beauty, education, health, technology, and social impact.
The event was organized by Proven Pathaways Group, led by young visionaries Mr. Pranav Ravindra Kende, who played a pivotal role in hosting the event.
Renowned Marathi actress Sonalee Kulkarni graced the occasion and presented awards and certificates to the winners. The event was attended by several eminent dignitaries from various fields.
Media partners for the ceremony was Dainik Aarambh Parv.
List of Awardees:
1. Art & Culture (Lavani) – (Best Lavani Artist Award)
2 Mr. Tejas & Mrs. Siddhi Parit – Mr. & Mrs. Khadad Pahuna and Mr.& Mrs. Smart Pahuna Outstanding Online Presence Award
3 Mr. Sunil Ramchandra khot CEO SWAMINI LIFE SWAMINI INDIA leading women network award
4 Mr. Amol Maruti Gadkari Founder & Ceo Ag group of business Excellence in Business Expansion
5 Mr. Dhiraj Patil Owner Trimurthi Kitchen Equipment Commercial Kitchen Equipment Manufacturer Best Comercial Kitchen Design And Engineering Award
6 Mr. Aniket Anil Narsale Owner Aniket Narsale Photography Young Photographer Of the year
7 Mr. Riyaj Ahmad Shikalgr Proprietor Raj Agro Equipment Sales & Services Lifetime Achievement in Agri Equipment Sales
8 Mr. Amit Prakash Watave Owner/Proprietor Watave’s Biryani BEST CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI
9 MR. SADASHIV LAXMAN CHORAGE Managing Director Super Shine Industries (Tejambari shining Powder) Tejambari products Excellence Award
10 Mr. Kiran Balaso mane Owner Abhishri Logistic and Travels Excellence in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
11 Mr. Sourabh Dadasaheb Dhulasavant Owner Arihant Medical Best Retail Pharmacist Award
12 Mrs.Sanyogita jeevan jadhav Owner Shourya Lubricant Excellence in Automotive Lubricants Trading
13 “Mrs. Shital Shrikant Pagrut
” Owner Namdev Lakdi Ghana Best Entrepreneur
14 Mr. Girish Vijaykumar Shete Owner Education Consultant Best Education Counseling & Career Guidance Award – Maharashtra
15 Dr. Ashutosh Ghadage Owner Gopal Pashupalan Tantradnyan Innovation Animal Husbandry Technology Award
16 Miss. Samiksha sanjay gaikwad Owner Samiksha’s_craft Best Paper Craft Artist Award
17 Mr. Sandip Sudhakar Hanbar Owner Shri Laxmi Plywood and Glass Center Excellence in Quality & Durability (Plywood & Glass) Premium Grade Material Excellence Award
18 Mrs. Ashwini Ashok Kore Propritor Aditya Computer Typing Institute, Aditya Maha E Seva Best Women Entrepreneur Award: Recognizes women entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence in their field.
19 Mr.Sudhir Shamrao Pujari Managing Director Vishwaja HR Facilities Manpower Outsourcing Company Best Manpower Outsourcing Company of the Year, Manpower Outsourcing Company , Excellence in Workforce Solutions Best End-to-End Staffing Partner Outstanding Contribution to Client Success
20 Mr. Samadhan Sandip Mane Owner Maatosree construction Excellence in Civil engineering construction
21 Mr. Rajendra SalunkheAnd Mrs.Manali Salunkhe Owners Prince Photo Studio creative photographer Award
22 Mr. Bajirao Anttu Patil Owner 91 Property ( YouTube Channel) Best Agricultural Land Deal Of The Year
23 Mr. DILIP MARUTI PATIL Owner SAPTPADI ALBUM DESIGN Best Album Artwork & Design
24 Mr. Dhiraj Laxman takkekar Founder Laxman takkekar hospitality Excellence in Hospitality Award
25 Mrs. Prajakta prasanna kulkarni Owner Shreekala parlour Best classic & Traditional make up artist
26 Mrs. Komal Kiran Adsule Owner Durva Parlour Best Cosmetolgic Excellence Award
27 Mrs. Deepali Jadhav Owner Princess beauty Excellence in professional make up
28 Mrs. Manisha Suhas Giribuva Owner “Swaranjali Parlour
” Master cosmetologist excellence award
29 Mr. ANAND MOHANSA KHODE CHAIRMAN CHANDRASHILA INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Excellence in professional commerce coaching
30 Mr.Soham Ranjitrao Padghan Owner Samarth mobile Agency Mantha Best Excellence Mobile Shop Award
31 Mr. Pandharinath gharpankar Owner Laxmi steel Best Steel Manufacturing Company of the Year
32 “shri Jagannath Ramchandra Bhosale CMD Mr. Mahadev Tukaram Kumbhar MD Mr.Sanjay Suresh Sutar MD
” Owner Suryatej Marketing pvt. Ltd. Best herbal natural healthcare product
33 Mr.NIKHIL SUNIL MALI HEALTH & NUTRITION COACH RIYANSH MULTITRADE PRIVATE LIMITED Outstanding achievement in health care
34 Mrs. Laxmi Shinde Owner- Hair & Beauty Salon & Fashion Designer Dhanshri Hair & Beauty Salon & Dhanshri Fashion Designer Best Bridal Makeup Artist
35 Mrs. jyoti sagar jadhav owner SJ MAKEOVER SKIN HAIR & MAKEUP STUDIO Bridal makeup artist
36 Mr Sandip Ranganathan Gawari Cheirman Jay shankar Developers Best Overall Performance- Best Business Excellence Award
37 ” Mr. Amol Maruti Fulsundar
” Owner mahalaxmi Enterprises Best Real Estate Developers
38 Miss. Sneha Yuvraj Minekar Director kumudi social foundation Kumudi Social Foundation – Lifetime Achievement Award
39 Mr. Gajanan pandurang Lohar & Mrs. Dipti Gajanan Lohar Owner shri Renuka financial services & Shri Renuka land and estate agency Shri Renuka financial services life time achievement award
40 Suhas Parsharam Nikam & Someshwar Parsharam Nikam Poultry Udyojak Swaraj Agro Farm – Lifetime Achievement Award
41 Sukumar Rajkumar Shetake Jaysingrao Shetke & Sons Morya jewellers Customer Trust & Satisfaction Award – Jewellery
42 Popat Babasaheb Nikam – Owner – Yashodhan Grading and Sorting Processing Unit – Maharashtra State Agro Processing Excellence Award
43 KISHOR SAHEBRAO KADLAG PROPRIETOR VISION CONSULTANCY SERVICES Excellence in Financial & Tax Consultancy
44 Mrs. Priya Rahul Jadhav Owner Relax Zone Parlour Best professionl makeup artist
45 Mr. Jagdish Shivdas More Proprietor SUDAM MOVIES Excellence in Government Collaboration Award
46 Mr Rahul Dadabhau Bujbal Chairman Siddheshwar Properties Plotting Developer of the Year
47 Mrs.SUHASINI BASANNAVAR ANCHOR AB EVENT Best Professional Anchor
48 Ad.Sushant Govind Devkar Owner Sukarthik Paints Best Eco-Friendly Paint Brand
49 Mr.Mahesh Shalan Baban Pinjan Owner Swami Vastu World Best Vastu Consultant for Childbirth Award
50 Mrs. Pornima Anil Mule Board of Director Anusidh Sevabhavi Education Society’s Mule Vocational training Institute Outstanding Contribution to Nation Building through Skills
51 Mrs. Asha Rani Amar Mane Owner Hotel Zunka Bhakar Excellence in Affordable & Quality Food Service
52 Mrs. Poonam Madhusudan Salunke Owner/MD Taxi Service Pune Punam Cab Best taxi service in Pune
53 Jyotishacharya Dr. Shrushti Rajesh More Pandit Owner Dr Shrushti Rajesh More physiology mind programming trainer Astro vastu expert Global Spiritual Educator & Mentor Award
54 Mrs . Savita Dnyaneshwar Nirmale Owner Kolhapur Car Rental Best car Rental Service Kolhapur
55 Mr. Santosh Shivanand Bhosale Owner ( MD ) BHOSALE MOTORS Bhosale Motors Excellence Award
56 Hanmantrao Shankar Suryavanshi (Buwa) Owner Banshankari fruit merchant Advanced Cold Chain Management
57 Shri . Satish Shankarrao Patil B.E.(CIVIL) F.I.V Ar. Satish Patil And Associates “Award for professional Excellence for
regester architects and Engineer’s”
58 Mr .Sunil Biradar CEO PERFECT ENGINEERING AND WATERPROOFING CO Excellence in Engineering & Waterproofing Award
59 MohammedAsif MoulaAli Attar Founder ( Owner ) A. Abdullah & Son’s Business Leadership Excellence Award Outstanding Contribution to FMCG & Garments Industry
60 Santosh Balu Powar Owner Pawor Construction Best Quality Construction Award
61 Dipak jotiram mankapure Owner HAPPY DAYS Cake Shop & Event Management Excellence in Customized Cakes & Event Planning
62 Mr. Rahul Awale &Mrs.Komal Rahul Awale Owner wow! collection Satara Best fashion and modern Store
63 Rahul Rajaram Patil – Owner – Natkhat Kids Wear – Natkhat Choice Award (Customer Favourite Kids Wear Brand)
64 Nandu Balu Arekar Owner Gyanprabodhini Multi-Purpose Organization Best Academic Excellence Award
65 Mr.AMIT ANIL LOKHANDE OWNER CHOUNDESHWARI UNIFORMS Best Local Uniform Supplier (Maharashtra)
