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IIMCAA Announces Winners of 10th IIMCAA Awards at 14th Connections Meet in Delhi:The Indian Institute of Mass Communication Alumni Association (IIMCAA) announced the winners of the 10th IIMCAA Awards during the inaugural session of its 14th annual Connections Meet in Delhi, celebrating outstanding contributions in journalism, advertising, public relations and public service.
The IIMCAA Awards 2026 highlight the remarkable journey and professional achievements of alumni across diverse media and communication domains. Each award category is crafted to recognise excellence — from investigative journalism and creative storytelling to broadcasting, digital innovation and strategic public relations.
Organisers described the awards as a platform that not only honours professional distinction but also reinforces the values of ethical reporting, impactful communication and public engagement.
Journalist of the Year and Jury Awards
In the prestigious Jury Awards category, Soumya Pillai was named Journalist of the Year, recognising exceptional reporting and influence in the field.
Other notable winners at the IIMCAA Awards 2026 included:
- Laxmi Devi Aere – Agriculture Reporter
- Safeena Wani – Print Reporting
- Medha Yadav – Broadcast Reporting
- Mohammad Asad – Producer
- Saurav Kumar Borah – Print Reporting
- Alpesh Arvind Karkare – Broadcast Reporting
- Tanzil Asif – Independent Journalist (Digital Video)
- Hasleen Kaur – Ad Person
- Panchanan Mishra – PR Person of the Year
Special Mentions were awarded to Gargy Satapathy, Nantha Kishore G K, and Garima Singh for their noteworthy contributions.
Cash prizes for awardees ranged from ₹10,000 to ₹1.5 lakh, further underlining the association’s commitment to encouraging media excellence.
Alumni of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Honours
Among the major recognitions, actor Chandan Roy and journalist Abhinav Pandey were honoured as Alumni of the Year for their impactful contributions to their respective fields.
The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to:
- Milan Vohra
- Lipika Sud
- Pradeep Kumar Mallik
- Dr Sangita Thakur
- Mitali Mohanty Ghosh
These awards recognise decades of dedication, leadership and contribution to media, communication and public discourse.
Celebrating Media Excellence and Public Service
The 14th Connections Meet in Delhi brought together alumni, senior journalists, communication professionals and media leaders from across the country. The event served as a platform for networking, knowledge exchange and celebrating the evolving landscape of journalism and communication in India.
With the IIMCAA Awards 2026, the association once again reinforced its commitment to nurturing responsible media practices and honouring professionals who continue to shape public opinion and storytelling across platforms.
