Social impact awards SABERA aim to spotlight the spirit of ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’ in its sixth edition
Shortlisted entries revealed
Invest India, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi: The sixth edition of SABERA shortlisted entries are appended after a rigorous 2 tier process that was concluded at the Invest India Office today. SABERA, which stands for Social and Business Enterprise Responsible Awards, endeavors to highlight the nation’s self-reliability and sustainable growth with this year’s theme. The initiative launched by UN Women awardee, Suparnaa Chadda in 2018, has become synonymous with purpose. SABERA is a one-of-its-kind annual social impact award that highlights sustainable development initiatives by corporations, nonprofits, and individuals. The objective of SABERA is to amplify good in society, the platform has diverse stakeholders and is actively supported by industry stalwarts from large multinationals, changemakers, and policy influencers alike. The platform contributes to building a positive narrative of India’s success by acknowledging inspiring stories of impact and development.
The winners in all categories including Responsible Business, Responsible Business Leader, Promising Responsible Business, and Lifetime Achievement will be announced on December 7th at the NMML, Teen Murti. Register on SABERA or click here to book delegate passes.
Shortlisted entries appended
Renu Sud Karnad, Chair of the Board of Directors at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. will continue the role of Jury Chair 3rd year in a row. She expresses, “SABERA has made a noteworthy contribution by highlighting and acknowledging the accomplishments of individuals, businesses, and communities dedicated to creating a more sustainable future. These individuals are driven by their unwavering commitment and truly deserve recognition as exemplary figures in our society. It is a privilege for me to serve as the JURY CHAIR for the 2022-23 awards, and I firmly believe that this year’s recipients will serve as a source of inspiration, motivating others to emulate their efforts.”
The jury also includes noted industry leaders such as Dr. Mukund Rajan, Chairperson, ECube Investment Advisors; Dinesh Chhabra, Former CEO, Usha International; Richard Rekhy, Board Member, KPMG (Dubai); Sanjay Prakash, MD & CEO, SBI Foundation, Sujatha UG, Head, Global Partnership and Multilaterals, Invest India, Senior Advisor, WAIPA and Aastha Grover, Head StartUp India DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry VP, Invest India.
Our distinguished guest, Umeshwar Shrivastav, Founder Shri Shakti Consciousness Foundation will continue to mentor SABERA. Mr. Shrivastav shares, “The Divine Goddess says अहं राष्ट्री संगमनी वसूना . That is also the ethos of SABERA, an attempt to bring the industry and non-profit, social impact, and change-makers together for the Nation to rise to its greatest heights as fair equity to all”
This year, the two-tier process of selecting Individuals, Entities, and Initiatives putting India on the road to development had been kick-started by the prescreening council comprising domain experts who spearhead sustainability and or ESG in their respective companies. The names include Sapna Bhawnani, VP, Communications & CSR, Alstom Asia-Pacific; Zoya Brar, Founder & Executive Advisor, CORE Diagnostics; Bhuvana Santhanam, CEO, Global Outreach, Prashanthi Balamandira Trust; Dipanwita Chakraborty, Regional Director, Corporate Responsibility, Asia Pacific, Cargill, Praveen Karn, CSR Head, Spark Mind Group, Vikas Bhatia, Dy. GM CSR, Chambel Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd, Seema Ahuja, SVP & Global Head of Communications & Corporate Brand at Biocon Group, and Sanjay Khare, Executive Board Member & Head of Sustainability, Volkswagen. Post the pre-screening round, the final jury meet is scheduled for November 3rd to shortlist the winners.
SABERA has partnered with Amar Ujala as the Excellence Partner and Women Endangered as the Gender Equity Partner. Baeledo has come on board as the Sustainable Gift Partner to felicitate the eminent jury members, speakers, and winners. Adfactors PR will continue to be the PR Partner for this year as well. L&T Finance is the Sustainable digital NBFC partner
Suparnaa Chadda, Founder, SABERA says, “SABERA is an annual initiative that seeks to initiate a transformative journey for the nation by highlighting ESG and SDG aligned best practices, SABERA award categories are based on UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as environment, education, enablement, health and wellbeing, agriculture and rural development, and diversity and inclusion”.
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About Simply Suparnaa Media Network:
Suparnaa is the founder of the Simply Suparnaa © Media Network The Network consciously works toward creating a positive narrative away from sensationalism. Suparnaa uses her versatile experience in media to curate SABERA. Amidst others, the network stands for causes enabling gender sensitivity and actively conducts workshops on menstrual hygiene through its non-profit arm, Woman Endangered. Suparnaa has also been conducting workshops with students across states on Violence against women along with JOSH TALKS. The network strongly believes that leadership and spirituality are interconnected and have the potential to bring a larger change in society. It has been recognized by the UN Women as an SME Champion.
| Project | Organization | Category |
| Lays Biochar Project | PepsiCo India | Paryavaran Upbhog |
| Tieedi Permaculture Foundation | Tieedi Permaculture Foundation | Paryavaran Upbhog |
| Byas Anand | Dabur India Limited | Paryavaran and Upbhog |
| HEMAL KAMAT | CENTER OF NEEDY, CREATIVE, EXPERIMENTAL & PARTICIPATORY TECHNIQUES (CONCEPT) | Paryavaran Upbhog |
| L&T Finance Ltd | L&T Finance Ltd | Paryavaran and Upbhog |
| Quick Heal Foundation – Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha | Quick Heal Foundation | Shiksha |
| STEM LEARNING – MINI SCIENCE CENTRE | STEM LEARNING PVT. LTD. | Shiksha |
| ICML, Kapurthala | ITC Limited | Shiksha |
| Byas Anand | Dabur India Limited | Shiksha |
| Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer | Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer | Shiksha |
| WNS Cares Foundation | WNS | Sashktikaran |
| Dribble Academy Foundation | Dribble Academy Foundation | Sashktikaran |
| emopwHER Foundation | empowHER India | Sashktikaran |
| Foundation For Excellence (FFE) | Foundation For Excellence India Trust | Sashaktikaran |
| Kranti | Kranti | Sashaktikaran |
| Mukesh Kumar Sinha | Aagile Business Associates Private Limited | Sashktikaran |
| Bharat Aluminum Company Limited | Bharat Aluminium Company Limited | Sashktikaran |
| PRATEEK PATHAK | ANUGRAHA DRISHTIDAAN | Swasthya Kalyan |
| Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer | Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer | Swasthya Kalyan |
| BALCO Medical Centre | Vedanta Medical Research Foundation | Swasthya Kalyan |
| Lays Smart Farm | PepsiCo India | Krishi Gramin Vikas |
| Jyotika Dhawan | WeDiversify (Omysha Foundation) | Layngik Samanta |
| Souvik Saha | Jamshedpur Queer Circle | Layngik Samanta |
| VMware Inclusion TAARA | VMware | Layngik Samanta |
| Hindustan Unilever | Hindustan Unilever Limited | Most Innovative Development Sector Project |
| Iram Maimuna | E-waste Social Private Limited | Most Innovative Development Sector Project |
| Nupur Garg | Winpe | Most Innovative Development Sector Project |
| Monica Kapoor, Eco Roots Foundation | Eco Roots Foundation | Most Innovative Development Sector Project |
| ICML Kapurthala | ITC Limited | Most Innovative Development Sector Project |
| INJUSTICE OF JUSTICE PROJECT | SAMARPAN FOUNDATION | Most Innovative Development Sector Project |
| Rashi Kapoor | Sachin Sarcoma Society | Most Innovative Development Sector Project |
| SBI Youth For India Fellowship | SBI Foundation | Most Innovative Development Sector Project |
| Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer | Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer | Behavioural Change through Marketing and Communication |
| Rashi Kapoor | Sachin Sarcoma Society | Behavioural Change through Marketing and Communication |
| SABHYATA | SABHYATA | Behavioural Change through Marketing and Communication |
| Buffindia | Buffindia Receptacles Private Limited | Social Enterprise of the Year |
| Ladakh Basket | Ladakh Basket | Social Enterprise of the Year |
| Dilasa Janvikas Pratishthan | Dilasa Janvikas Pratishthan | Not for profit of the year |
| SBI Foundation | SBI Foundation | Not for profit of the year |
| Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer | Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer | Not for profit of the year |
| eVidyaloka Trust | eVidyaloka Trust | Not for profit of the year |
| Leukemia Crusaders | BansiVidya Memorial Trust | Not for profit of the year |
| Eco Roots Foundation | Eco Roots Foundation | Not for profit of the year |
| Association of Business Women in Commerce & Industry (ABWCI) | Association of Business Women in Commerce & Industry (ABWCI) | Think Tank of the Year |
| Vandita Morarka | One Future Collective [Morarka Leadership Foundation] | Think Tank of the Year |
| Karnav Rastogi | Karnav Rastogi | Promising Social Leader |
| Lakshay Nagpal | Sachin Sarcoma Society | Promising Social Leader |
| Mr. Ajit Brar | Joti Foundation | Promising Social Leader |
| Myra Raj Kheterpal | Gullaq | Promising Social Leader |
| Sheetal Jain | Clownsers | Promising Social Leader |
| Anupama Katkar | Quick Heal Foundation | Social Leader of the Year |
| Brinda Poornapragna | eVidyaloka Trust | Social leader of the year |
| Mrs. Lalitha Raghuram | MOHAN Foundation | Social leader of the year |
| Rashi Kapoor | Sachin Sarcoma Society | Social leader of the year |
| Sujatha Ramani | Pollinate Energy India Pvt Ltd | Social leader of the year |
| Dr. Sudha Kidao | Foundation For Excellence India Trust | Change Makers |
| SHEKHAR MAHAJAN | SAHYOG CARE FOR YOU / SHEKHAR MAHAJAN | Change Makers |
| HIMANSHU RATH | Himanshu Rath | Change Makers |
| Sheetal Agarwal | Clownselors Foundation | Change Makers |
| Vanitha Rangaraj | Sharanalayam | Change Makers |
| Rupinder Singh | India Shelter Finance Corporation Limited | Change Makers |
This is a closed-door event with limited seating, Each participant is entitled to at least one delegate pass* for the Awards gala & Summit. There are limited seats available to attend and network over refreshments and Dinner. Additional purchase @10000 +GST. Under 5cr topline additional pass @5000 + GST. A non participant above 5cr delegate @15000 +GST A non-participant below 5cr delegate remains @5000 +GST
Register on SABERA or click here to book delegate passes.
*Above 5CR Topline who paid full fees are entitled to 2 delegate passes FOC A fee of Re 15000 + GST is applicable which includes access to all the sessions, awards gala, refreshments, and Dinner and a surprise gift!
