Recognizing India’s most promising young founders, creators, professionals, and leaders under 30.
Nationwide Awards 30 Under 30 (2026 Edition) honours young achievers who are shaping India’s economic, cultural, and innovation landscape. If you're building something meaningful — a startup, a breakthrough career, a creative movement, or a social-impact initiative — you can now apply or be nominated for the Nationwide Awards 30 Under 30 List 2026.
Selected honorees will be officially featured on our website and promoted across our media network, providing national visibility, long-term credibility, and recognition among India’s leading brands.
The Nationwide Awards selection process is designed to be transparent, research-driven, and focused on identifying India’s most impactful young achievers. Below is the simple step-by-step journey for applicants and nominees.
1. Nomination / Application
Candidates may apply directly or be nominated by colleagues, mentors, or organizations. The application form requires essential details on achievements, leadership, and impact.
2. Eligibility & Background Verification
Our team validates age, category fit, business details, media presence, and supporting documents to ensure the nominee meets the 30 Under 30 eligibility criteria.
3. Research & Evaluation
Each profile is assessed through a detailed research framework including: innovation, leadership, growth metrics, influence, social impact, and future potential. External data sources and industry inputs are also reviewed.
4. Shortlisting
Based on scoring models and qualitative evaluation, finalists are shortlisted across sectors such as Startups, Technology, Creators, Real Estate, Healthcare, Retail, and more.
5. Jury Review
Senior industry leaders and domain experts evaluate shortlisted candidates, ensuring unbiased, credible, and research-backed selection.
6. Announcement of Honorees
Winners of the Nationwide Awards 30 Under 30 (2026 Edition) are published on our website, featured in our media network, and receive 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 platforms.