Tier 1
Champion
The Highest Honour — National Grand Winner
₹5,00,000
Cash Award
HIT ViERA National Awards 2026
Recognising Excellence. Celebrating Vision.
HIT ViERA National Awards 2026 & InViGIL Global Launch Event — Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Hosted in Bengaluru, Karnataka
National Recognition
Signature Award Tiers
Three tiers of national honour — cash awards, trophies, and lifetime recognition across India.
Tier 2
Pride
National Excellence Award
₹3,00,000
Cash Award
Tier 3
Chakra
Two National Winners
₹1,00,000 each
Cash Award
Signature Awards
Awards Hierarchy
Three tiers of national recognition — compare full benefits and nominate for the honour that fits your achievement.
Highest Honour
Champion
ViERA Champion of India Award 2026
The Highest Honour — National Grand Winner
Cash Award
₹5,00,000
- Cash Award of ₹5,00,000
- Grand Crystal Trophy
- Gold Medal
- Certificate of National Excellence
- One-Year Corporate Sponsorship valued at ₹5,00,000
- National Media Recognition
- Exclusive Cover Feature
- Brand Ambassador Opportunities
- Lifetime Recognition in the HIT ViERA Hall of Excellence
Pride
ViERA Pride of India Award 2026
National Excellence Award
Cash Award
₹3,00,000
- Cash Award of ₹3,00,000
- Premium Trophy
- Gold Medal
- Certificate of Excellence
- One-Year Corporate Sponsorship valued at ₹5,00,000
- National Media Promotion and Recognition
Chakra
ViERA Chakra Award 2026
Two National Winners
Cash Award
₹1,00,000
each
- Cash Award of ₹1,00,000 per winner
- Premium Trophy
- Medal
- Certificate of Excellence
- One-Year Corporate Sponsorship valued at ₹5,00,000
- National Recognition across FG Media platforms
Excellence Awards
30 Categories of Excellence
From entrepreneurship and technology to healthcare, heritage, media and public service — excellence recognised across India.
· ViERA Power Star Award 2026· ViERA Best Entrepreneur Award 2026· ViERA Innovation Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Technology Visionary Award 2026· ViERA AI & VI Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Digital Leadership Award 2026· ViERA Startup Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Business Icon Award 2026· ViERA Industrial Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Wealth Creator Award 2026· ViERA Education Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Academic Leadership Award 2026· ViERA Healthcare Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Agricultural Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Climate Leadership Award 2026· ViERA Green Earth Award 2026· ViERA Social Impact Award 2026· ViERA Public Service Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Governance Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Women Leadership Award 2026· ViERA Youth Icon Award 2026· ViERA Lifetime Achievement Award 2026· ViERA Global Indian Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Media Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Journalism Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Arts & Culture Award 2026· ViERA Sports Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Cinema Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Traditional Heritage Award 2026· ViERA Excellence in Public Administration Award 2026· ViERA Power Star Award 2026· ViERA Best Entrepreneur Award 2026· ViERA Innovation Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Technology Visionary Award 2026· ViERA AI & VI Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Digital Leadership Award 2026· ViERA Startup Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Business Icon Award 2026· ViERA Industrial Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Wealth Creator Award 2026· ViERA Education Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Academic Leadership Award 2026· ViERA Healthcare Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Agricultural Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Climate Leadership Award 2026· ViERA Green Earth Award 2026· ViERA Social Impact Award 2026· ViERA Public Service Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Governance Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Women Leadership Award 2026· ViERA Youth Icon Award 2026· ViERA Lifetime Achievement Award 2026· ViERA Global Indian Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Media Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Journalism Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Arts & Culture Award 2026· ViERA Sports Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Cinema Excellence Award 2026· ViERA Traditional Heritage Award 2026· ViERA Excellence in Public Administration Award 2026
ViERA Power Star Award 2026
ViERA Best Entrepreneur Award 2026
ViERA Innovation Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Technology Visionary Award 2026
ViERA AI & VI Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Digital Leadership Award 2026
ViERA Startup Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Business Icon Award 2026
ViERA Industrial Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Wealth Creator Award 2026
ViERA Education Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Academic Leadership Award 2026
ViERA Healthcare Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Agricultural Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Climate Leadership Award 2026
ViERA Green Earth Award 2026
ViERA Social Impact Award 2026
ViERA Public Service Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Governance Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Women Leadership Award 2026
ViERA Youth Icon Award 2026
ViERA Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
ViERA Global Indian Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Media Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Journalism Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Arts & Culture Award 2026
ViERA Sports Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Cinema Excellence Award 2026
ViERA Traditional Heritage Award 2026
ViERA Excellence in Public Administration Award 2026
Top 100 Influencers of India 2026
Celebrating National Influence
The HIT ViERA National Jury will identify and recognise the Top 100 Influencers of India 2026 across business, entrepreneurship, technology, governance, education, healthcare, media, arts, sports, innovation and social leadership.
HIT ViERA Influencer Medal
National recognition medal for distinguished influencers.
National Media Coverage
Featured across FG Media's national print and digital platforms.
Corporate Networking Opportunities
Access to exclusive leadership events and brand collaborations.
Selection Process
Transparent Evaluation
The HIT ViERA National Awards uphold the highest standards of transparency, integrity and credibility through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process.
1
National Nominations
Open call for nominations from individuals, organisations, startups and government departments across India. Profiles and supporting evidence are collected for Special Edition consideration and HIT ViERA Awards evaluation.
2
Achievement Verification
Independent research, document review and professional due diligence on every submission — verifying claims, impact metrics and authenticity of achievements.
3
Expert Panel Evaluation
A multi-disciplinary panel assesses impact, leadership, innovation and contribution to society. Public opinion surveys and social impact evaluation inform scoring.
4
National Jury Assessment
The National Jury conducts the final review — innovation and leadership analysis, contribution to nation building, and overall excellence. Decisions of the Jury are final and binding.
1
National Nominations
Open call for nominations from individuals, organisations, startups and government departments across India. Profiles and supporting evidence are collected for Special Edition consideration and HIT ViERA Awards evaluation.
2
Achievement Verification
Independent research, document review and professional due diligence on every submission — verifying claims, impact metrics and authenticity of achievements.
3
Expert Panel Evaluation
A multi-disciplinary panel assesses impact, leadership, innovation and contribution to society. Public opinion surveys and social impact evaluation inform scoring.
4
National Jury Assessment
The National Jury conducts the final review — innovation and leadership analysis, contribution to nation building, and overall excellence. Decisions of the Jury are final and binding.
1
National Nominations
Open call for nominations from individuals, organisations, startups and government departments across India. Profiles and supporting evidence are collected for Special Edition consideration and HIT ViERA Awards evaluation.
2
Achievement Verification
Independent research, document review and professional due diligence on every submission — verifying claims, impact metrics and authenticity of achievements.
3
Expert Panel Evaluation
A multi-disciplinary panel assesses impact, leadership, innovation and contribution to society. Public opinion surveys and social impact evaluation inform scoring.
4
National Jury Assessment
The National Jury conducts the final review — innovation and leadership analysis, contribution to nation building, and overall excellence. Decisions of the Jury are final and binding.
What the Assessment Includes
Every nomination is reviewed across the following dimensions. The decision of the National Jury is final and binding.
- National Nominations
- Achievement Verification
- Independent Research
- Professional Due Diligence
- Public Opinion Surveys
- Expert Panel Evaluation
- National Jury Assessment
- Innovation and Leadership Analysis
- Social Impact Evaluation
- Contribution to Nation Building
- Overall Excellence Review
Grand Awards Ceremony
Hosted in Bengaluru, Karnataka
The HIT ViERA National Awards 2026 brings together distinguished personalities from Government, Industry, Business, Academia, Science, Technology, Defence, Media, Arts, Sports and Civil Society — celebrating excellence, recognising transformative leadership and inspiring future generations of innovators and nation builders.
Nominate. Inspire. Lead.
Join an inspiring community of exceptional leaders, innovators and changemakers who are shaping the future of India. Be Recognised.