Awards & Categories

Twenty categories across art, business, hospitality, education, social impact and more. Find yours and nominate.

01

Art & Creative Excellence

8
  • Best Artist of the Year
  • Best Sketch Artist
  • Best Digital Artist
  • Best Illustrator
  • Best Sculptor
  • Best Craft Artist
  • Best Emerging Artist
  • Creative Excellence Award
02

Photography & Visual Media

7
  • Best Photographer
  • Best Wedding Photographer
  • Best Fashion Photographer
  • Best Product Photographer
  • Best Cinematic Photographer
  • Best Videographer
  • Best Visual Storyteller
03

Entertainment & Performing Arts

5
  • Best Singer
  • Best Dancer
  • Best Choreographer
  • Best Theatre Artist
  • Emerging Talent Award
04

Digital & Social Media

8
  • Best Digital Creator
  • Best Content Creator
  • Best Social Media Influencer
  • Best YouTube Creator
  • Best Instagram Creator
  • Best Digital Campaign
  • Best Social Media Brand
  • Best Digital Innovation
05

Business & Entrepreneurship

12
  • Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Startup of the Year
  • Emerging Business of the Year
  • Business Excellence Award
  • Innovative Business Award
  • Women Entrepreneur of the year
  • Family Business Excellence
  • Customer Excellence Award
  • Direct-Selling Brand of the year
  • Brand of the Year
  • Rising Business Star
06

Marketing & Advertising

6
  • Best Advertising Agency
  • Best Marketing Campaign
  • Best Creative Campaign
  • Best Logo & Identity Design
  • Best Packaging Design
  • Best Brand Innovation
07

Architecture, Interior & Design

9
  • Best Architect
  • Best Interior Designer
  • Best Residential Interior
  • Best Commercial Interior
  • Best Architectural Project
  • Best Sustainable Design
  • Best Furniture Designer
  • Best Landscape Designer
  • Design Excellence Award
08

Fashion & Lifestyle

9
  • Fashion Designer of the Year
  • Emerging Fashion Designer
  • Best Fashion Brand
  • Best Boutique
  • Best Makeup Artist
  • Best Mehandi artist
  • Best Hairstylist
  • Best Fashion Photographer
  • Lifestyle Brand of the Year
09

Restaurant & Food

16
  • Restaurant of the Year
  • Family Restaurant of the Year
  • Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
  • Café of the Year
  • Chef of the Year
  • Food Brand of the Year
  • Food Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Emerging Food Entrepreneur
  • Regional Cuisine Restaurant of the Year
  • Innovative Food Concept of the Year
  • Restaurant Ambience & Design Award
  • Cloud Kitchen of the Year
  • Bakery & Patisserie of the Year
  • Best Bengali Restaurant of the year
  • Best Assamese Restaurant of the year
  • Best customer experience restaurant of the year
10

Hotel, Resort and Homestay

23
  • Best Luxury Hotel
  • Resort of the Year
  • Heritage Hotel of the Year
  • Hotel Design & Interiors of the Year
  • Hospitality Service Excellence Award
  • Best Budget Hotel
  • Best Family-Friendly Hotel
  • Best Hotel for Events & Banquets
  • Best Hotel in Northeast India
  • Best Luxury Resort
  • Best Family Resort
  • Best Destination Resort
  • Best Wedding Resort
  • Best Luxury Homestay
  • Best Boutique Homestay
  • Best Family Homestay
  • Best Traditional Homestay
  • Best Heritage Homestay
  • Best Eco-Friendly Homestay
  • Best Rural Homestay
  • Best Nature Homestay
  • Best Local Experience Homestay
  • Best Unique Homestay Experience
11

Startups & Innovation

6
  • Startup Innovation Award
  • Best New Startup
  • Technology Startup of the Year
  • Creative Startup of the Year
  • Social Impact Startup
  • Innovation in Business
12

Education & Skill Development

14
  • Education Excellence Award
  • Best Coaching Institute
  • Best Training Institute
  • Innovative Educator Award
  • Teacher Excellence Award
  • Skill Development Excellence
  • EdTech Innovation Award
  • Child Education Excellence
  • Emerging Educator
  • Early Childhood Educator of the Year
  • Lifetime Contribution to Education
  • AI in Education Award
  • Coaching Brand of the Year
  • Best Emerging Preschool
13

NGO, Social Service and Community Impact

18
  • Emerging NGO of the Year
  • Best Community Development NGO
  • Best Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Initiative
  • Best Healthcare & Medical Support NGO
  • Best Education NGO
  • Social Worker of the Year
  • Social Service Excellence Award
  • Community Leader of the Year
  • Social Impact Leader of the Year
  • Youth Social Activist Award
  • Women Social Leadership Award
  • Community Service Excellence Award
  • Humanitarian Service Award
  • Social Change Maker Award
  • Social Responsibility Champion
  • People's Impact Award
  • Outstanding Contribution to Society
  • Lifetime Achievement in Social Service
14

Real Estate & Construction

20
  • Real Estate Developer of the Year
  • Emerging Developer of the Year
  • Most Trusted Real Estate Brand
  • Innovative Real Estate Developer
  • Residential Developer of the Year
  • Commercial Developer of the Year
  • Luxury Developer of the Year
  • Women Entrepreneur – Real Estate
  • Best Residential Project
  • Best Luxury Residential Project
  • Best Commercial Project
  • Construction Company of the Year
  • Best Construction Project
  • Construction Excellence Award
  • Emerging Construction Company
  • Emerging Architect of the Year
  • Best Architectural Design
  • Real Estate Consultant of the Year
  • Real Estate Marketing Excellence
  • Real Estate Brand Excellence Award
15

Literature, Author & Book Excellence

14
  • Author of the Year
  • Emerging Author of the Year
  • Book of the Year
  • Best Fiction Book
  • Best Non-Fiction Book
  • Best Poetry Book
  • Best Children’s Book
  • Best Regional Language Book
  • Best Debut Author
  • Best Writer of the Year
  • Best Story Writer
  • Best Screenwriter
  • Literary Excellence Award
  • Lifetime Achievement – Literature
16

Kids & Young Talent

10
  • Rising Star – Kids
  • Young Achiever of the Year
  • Inspirational Young Talent Award
  • All-Rounder Kid of the Year
  • Young Changemaker Award
  • Outstanding Contribution by a Young Talent
  • Little Star of the Year
  • Little Entrepreneur
  • Little Sports Star
  • Little Creative Genius
17

Women Excellence & Leadership

5
  • Young Woman Achiever of the Year
  • Rising Woman Star Award
  • Inspirational Woman of the Year
  • Woman Icon Award
  • Outstanding Woman Achiever
18

Special Recognition

10
  • Creative Leader of the Year
  • Visionary of the Year
  • Rising Star Award
  • Young Achiever Award
  • Women Achiever Award
  • Excellence in Creativity
  • Excellence in Innovation
  • Excellence in Entrepreneurship
  • Excellence in Social Impact
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
19

Astrology, Vastu & Spiritual Wellness

24
  • Astrologer of the Year
  • Best Vedic Astrologer
  • Best Modern / Contemporary Astrologer
  • Best Numerologist
  • Best Tarot Card Reader
  • Best Palmistry Expert
  • Best Astrology Consultant
  • Emerging Astrologer of the Year
  • Best Astrology Educator / Trainer
  • Best Astrology Content Creator
  • Best Vastu Expert
  • Best Residential Vastu Consultant
  • Best Commercial Vastu Consultant
  • Best Vastu & Architecture Consultant
  • Best Vastu Practitioner
  • Best Spiritual Consultant
  • Best Meditation & Wellness Guide
  • Best Reiki / Energy Healing Practitioner
  • Best Holistic Wellness Practitioner
  • Best Spiritual Content Creator
  • Astrology & Vastu Excellence Award
  • Most Trusted Astrology & Vastu Professional
  • Women Leader in Astrology & Vastu
  • Young Achiever – Astrology & Vastu
20

Yoga, Fitness & Wellness

13
  • Yoga Teacher of the Year
  • Yoga Trainer of the Year
  • Best Yoga Studio of the Year
  • Best Yoga & Wellness Centre
  • Best Modern Yoga & Fitness Trainer
  • Emerging Yoga Professional of the Year
  • Yoga & Wellness Influencer of the Year
  • Fitness Trainer of the Year
  • Best Fitness Centre / Gym
  • Emerging Fitness Professional of the Year
  • Best Health & Wellness Centre
  • Best Mindfulness & Meditation Coach Best Nutrition & Fitness Coach
  • Best Wellness Content Creator

A nominee may apply for more than one category, subject to the applicable nomination requirements and fees.

Nomination Process

Seven Steps to the Stage

Application

Submit the online nomination form with relevant business or professional information.

Documentation

You may be asked for company or profile details, products and services, achievements, campaigns, photographs, website and social links, and supporting documents.

Screening

The organising team checks eligibility and completeness of every submission.

Jury Evaluation

Eligible entries are evaluated by the appointed jury against published criteria for the category.

Shortlist

Selected entries are announced as finalists.

Awardee Selection

The winner in each category is confirmed by email and by phone.

Awards Ceremony

Awardees attend the India Creative Awards ceremony and receive the award on stage.

Submitting a nomination does not guarantee shortlisting or winning. Awards are determined by the applicable eligibility requirements and evaluation process.

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Nomination deadline: 20 November 2026. Registration fee ₹299. The nomination fee and the awardee package fee are separate: the package applies only to confirmed awardees and is communicated separately.

Awardee Benefits

What Awardees Receive

Celebrate your achievement and present your journey to a wider professional audience.

Prestigious Trophy

A specially designed ICA trophy presented at the official ceremony.

Certificate of Excellence

An official certificate recognising your achievement in your selected category.

Official Winner Badge

Use the ICA Winner Badge on your website, social media and portfolio, subject to brand guidelines.

Digital Awardee Profile

Selected awardees can receive an online profile of their achievements, work and journey.

Social Media Recognition

Selected awardees may be featured on ICA’s official digital platforms.

Annual Awardee Book

Selected awardees may be featured in the ICA Book of Fame.

Ceremony Photography

Capture your moment on the ICA stage and use approved photographs for promotion.

Winner Feature

Selected awardees may appear in ICA winner reels, interviews or recognition videos.

Media & PR

Selected awardees may receive event-related media and PR exposure through ICA’s network.

Networking

Meet fellow awardees, entrepreneurs, creative professionals, brands and industry leaders.

Stage Felicitation

Formal recognition and felicitation during the ceremony.

VIP Experience

Depending on package: VIP seating, networking access and other event privileges.

Specific benefits, media features and promotional inclusions may vary by category, awardee package and event edition.

Why Become an Awardee
RecognitionAn official ICA trophy and certificate.
VisibilityA stronger digital presence through ICA platforms.
PromotionApproved award credentials for your communication.
LegacyA place in the Book of Fame and recognition archive.
NetworkingConnect with professionals, brands and achievers.
CredibilityPart of your profile, portfolio and brand story.
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