Celebrating Associations That Create Meaningful Impact
The IAC Excellence Awards celebrate associations that are creating meaningful impact, embracing innovation and setting new benchmarks for the association sector.
Presented as part of the India Association Congress, the awards recognise outstanding initiatives and ideas that demonstrate how associations can create greater value for their members, industries and communities.
More than recognition, the awards provide a platform to showcase success, share best practices and inspire the wider association community.
For over six decades of dedicated service in strengthening India's MSME paint industry through member advocacy, knowledge sharing, skill development and industry collaboration, while fostering a vibrant and connected professional community across the country.
For driving innovation and strengthening India's textile manufacturing ecosystem by fostering industry collaboration, advancing indigenous technology development and championing policy initiatives that support the vision of Make in India.
for its remarkable commitment to public health through its Project Live Saver initiative, empowering thousands of citizens with life-saving CPR skills while advancing community awareness and preventive healthcare across India.
its outstanding contribution to advancing technical excellence, industry–academia collaboration and professional development through impactful outreach, international conferences and sustained member engagement, inspiring the next generation of innovators in semiconductor and electron device technologies.
for its outstanding contribution to strengthening India's medical technology ecosystem through policy advocacy, industry collaboration and initiatives that have advanced domestic manufacturing, innovation and the vision of an Atmanirbhar healthcare sector.
Creating change that goes beyond the association
Using digital to connect, engage and influence
Reimagining how associations bring people together
We look for initiatives that demonstrate:
A fresh or creative approach to an emerging need or opportunity.
Clear and meaningful outcomes for members, stakeholders, industries or communities.
Effective planning and implementation.
The potential to create lasting value and inspire others.
The IAC Excellence Awards are open to professional associations, trade associations, industry bodies, societies and eligible not-for-profit organisations.
Entries should focus on a specific initiative, programme, campaign or event that demonstrates excellence in one of the award categories.
Have you created an initiative that is making a difference?
Showcase your work, celebrate your team and inspire the association community.
Ravinder Rawat
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