FAPCCI invites nominations for 2025–26 Excellence Awards
Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) has invited nominations for the second edition of the State-level FAPCCI Excellence Awards for 2025–26.
Addressing the media on Wednesday, Awards Committee Chairman Kankatala Mallikharjuna Rao said the awards aim to recognize excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth among enterprises in Andhra Pradesh. The initiative seeks to encourage industries and entrepreneurs to improve performance and contribute more effectively to the economic development of the State and the country, he said.
Mr. Mallikharjuna Rao said nominations are open to micro, small, medium, and large enterprises, start-ups, women entrepreneurs, exporters, institutions, and organisations across the State.
The award categories include agri and aqua-based industries; export performance for micro and small enterprises; product innovation; outstanding woman entrepreneur; start-up; corporate social responsibility; employee welfare initiatives; all-round performance; green energy; rural entrepreneurship; and export performance for medium and large enterprises.
He urged eligible enterprises and entrepreneurs to submit nominations by February 25, 2026. The Awards Application and Questionnaire can be downloaded from the FAPCCI website: www.fapcci.in. Completed forms, along with the required documents and entry fee, must be submitted as per the guidelines. Details can be obtained over the phone at 9391422821.
All entries will be evaluated by an independent jury comprising Justice Challa Kodanda Ram, former Judge of the High Court of Telangana; Justice D.V.S.S. Somayajulu, former Judge of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh; D. Chandra Sekhara Varma, retired Director of Factories; Errol D’Souza, Vice-Chancellor of GITAM University; and G. Janaki Ramachandram, retired Director of Academic Administration, Krea University, Sri City. The jury’s decision will be final.
FAPCCI president A. Satyanarayana, vice-president Ch. Kishore Kumar, the founder president, C.V. Atchut Rao, and Awards Committee co-chairman C.V. Pradyumna also spoke.