The 2nd edition of Showcase Odisha Awards was held here on Sunday by Prelude Novel Ventures Pvt ltd (PNVPl). Ten Odia personalities from different fields were felicitated with the award for their contributions.
The endeavour is to project Odisha’s rich heritage, culture, art, music, architecture and indigenous knowledge. After the conclave, unveiling of the quarterly magazine, ‘Showcase Odisha’ was done by Mr. Arun Kumar Sahu, Minister, Energy and I&PR, GoO.
Acrux Realcon (title sponsor of the event) Ramesh C Swain said, “We congratulate all the award winners.” Describing the event as a huge success, Acrux Realcon Director Rahul Swain thanked all those present.
Prelude Novel Ventures Managing Director Satyabrat Ratho and Sunil Kishorepuria of Sagar Business group also spoke on the occasion.
The awardees were Nandita Das (film), Sandip Das corporate sector), Debashish Pattnaik (emerging Odia brand), Ranjib Biswal (sports), JK Mohanty (hospitality and tourism), Meera Das (art and culture), Akshay Kumar Parija (business), Hari Prasad Chaurasia (Showcase Odisha legendary award). Dr Dibyendu Nandi (science and technology) and Dr Manoranjan Nayak (education).