Recognizing India’s most accomplished founders, professionals, creators, and leaders under 50.
Nationwide Awards 50 Under 50 (2026 Edition) honours influential achievers who are shaping India’s economic, cultural, and innovation landscape at scale. If you’re building organisations, leading industries, driving transformation, or creating lasting impact — you can now apply or be nominated for the Nationwide Awards 50 Under 50 List 2026.
Selected honorees will be officially featured on our website and promoted across our media network, offering national visibility, long-term credibility, and recognition among India’s most respected brands.
The Nationwide Awards selection process is designed to be transparent, research-driven, and focused on identifying India’s most influential and high-impact leaders. Below is the simple step-by-step journey for applicants and nominees.
1. Nomination / Application
Candidates may apply directly or be nominated by colleagues, peers, industry leaders, or organizations. The application form captures details on achievements, leadership, and impact created over the years.
2. Eligibility & Background Verification
Our team validates age, professional background, category alignment, business credentials, media presence, and supporting documents to ensure eligibility for the 50 Under 50 criteria.
3. Research & Evaluation
Each profile undergoes a detailed assessment framework covering innovation, leadership, growth metrics, influence, entrepreneurship, industry contribution, and long-term impact.
4. Shortlisting
Based on quantitative scoring and qualitative review, finalists are shortlisted across sectors such as Startups, Enterprise Leadership, Technology, Real Estate, Healthcare, Finance, Retail, Creative Industries, and more.
5. Jury Review
A distinguished panel of senior industry leaders and subject-matter experts evaluates shortlisted candidates to ensure an unbiased, credible, and research-backed selection.
6. Announcement of Honorees
The honorees of Nationwide Awards 50 Under 50 (2026 Edition) are published on our website, featured across our media network, and highlighted on partner platforms for national recognition.
7. Awards Kit & Promotion
Honorees receive the official Nationwide Awards certificate, digital badge, publication features, and promotional visibility across social, digital, and partner media platforms.