The highest platform of recognition in Maharashtra
Recognizes rare talent across 14 categories with 72 nominations
A new category introduced this year – Corporate Social Responsibility
Few eminent Jury member includes Shri Prithviraj Chauhan – Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr Prasoon Joshi – Chairman, CBFC & lyricist, Dr. RajendraBadwe – leading Oncologist, Dr. Abhay Bang – Iconic Changemaker, Mr. Anu Malik – National award-winning Indian music director
Mumbai: Lokmat, Maharashtra and Pune’s no 1 newspaper announces Maharashtra’s highest platform of recognition – UPL presents Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards across 14 categories associal service, politics, sports, arts, film, theatre, medical, business, administration. This year a new category Corporate Social Responsibility has been added. Anyone can cast their vote online lmoty.lokmat.com. Voting line is open till 1st week of April.The aim is to recognise and honour the most exceptional work done by individuals in their respective sectors. The awards are a testimony of the positive impact made by people in their individual capacity and their efforts to put Brand Maharashtra on the Indian and Global platform.
This year the Jury comprises of Mr. Prakash Javdekar(Union Minister), Shri Prithviraj Chauhan (Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra), Padma Shri Dr. Abhay Bangrenowned social worker, Dr. Rajendra Bhadwe (Oncologist), Mr. Vikram Shroff (Executive Director, UPL), Dr. Bhalchandra Mungekar (Former MP, Economist& Ex-Vice Chancellor), Mr. Prasoon Joshi (Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification),Mr. Raj Nayak (CEO Colors-Viacom 18), Mr. Anu Malik (Music Director), Mr. Ajay-Atul (Music Director-Composer), Mr. Rahul Joshi (Group Editor, Network 18),Ms. Nivedita Saraf (Marathi Actress), Mr. Ravi Jadhav (Film Director) Mr. Ayaz Memon (Sports Journalist) and Mr. Vijay Darda, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (1998-2016) & Chairman – Lokmat Media Group).
Mr. Rishi Darda, Founder, LMOTY, Joint Managing & Editorial Director, Lokmat Media Group said, “We are once again excited to present ‘Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2018.’ We have received enthusiastic response pan Maharashtra and our continuous endeavour is to identify distinguished individuals, who have put all their efforts to make Maharashtra a great state. The overwhelming response across categories, the voting by readers and a stellar jury – all together has made this award one of the prestigious awards in the state.”
List of nominees:
| Sr. No. | Category | Nominee |
| Public/Social Service | Mr. Dinkar Kamble, Live Saver, Kolhapur | |
| Mr. HarshalVibhandikDhule | ||
| Dr. Rajendra& Dr. Sucheta Dhamane, Ahmednagar | ||
| Mr. Sunil Pote, Yuvamitra, Nashik | ||
| Mr. ShantilalMutha, Pune | ||
| Performing Arts | Mrs. Arya Ambekar, HridyatVaje Something – TiSadhya Kay Karte (Singing) | |
| Mr. AvdhutGupte, Boys (Musician) | ||
| Mr. ShiamakDavar, Hridyantar – Climax Song (Dance) | ||
| Ms. Shreya Ghoshal, Roj RojNavyane, Deva EkAntarangi (Music) | ||
| Mr. Swapnil Bandodkar, Vatevari, Hridyantar (Singing | ||
| Sports | Ms. Akanksha Hagavane, Chess, Pune | |
| Mr. Aniket Jadhav, Football, Kolhapur | ||
| Ms. Heena Sidhu, Shooting, Mumbai | ||
| Mr. Prithvi Shaw, Cricket, Mumbai | ||
| Mr. Rajneesh Gurbani, Cricket, Nagpur | ||
| Medical | Dr. Abdul Majeed, Neurologist, Aurangabad | |
| Dr. Anant Joshi, Sports Medicine, Mumbai | ||
| Dr. C.B. Koppikar, Breast Cancer Specialist, Pune | ||
| Dr. Jai Deshmukh, Physician, Nagpur | ||
| Dr. Milind Kirtane, ENT Specialist, Mumbai | ||
| Theatre – Male | Mr. AtulParchure, Aamhiaaniamchebaap | |
| Mr. Bharat Jadhav, Welcome Zindagi | ||
| Mr. Chandrakant Kulkarni, Triology | ||
| Mr. MakarandAnaspure, Ulatsulat | ||
| Mr. Sanjay Mone, 9 Koti 57 Lakh | ||
| Theatre – Female | Ms. Atisha Naik, AshiheeShyamchiAai | |
| Ms. Apoorva Pawar, Yuganta | ||
| Ms. RutujaBagawe, Ananya | ||
| Ms. Sulekha Talwalkar, 9 Koti 57 Lakh | ||
| Ms. Shubhangi Sadavarte/Manasi Joshi, Devbhabali | ||
| Film – Male | Mr. AmeyWagh, Faster Fene (Acting) | |
| Mr. Lalit Prabhakar (Acting) | ||
| Mr. Prasad Oak, Kaccha Limbu (Direction) | ||
| Mr. Sachin Khedekar, Bapjanma (Acting) | ||
| Mr. Sumeet Raghvan, Aaple Manus (Acting) | ||
| Film – Female | Ms. Ashwini Bhave, Dhyanimani (Acting) | |
| Ms. Nirmiti Sawant, Mala Kahich Problem Nai (Acting) | ||
| Ms. Pooja Sawant, BhetliTuPunha (Acting) | ||
| Ms. Sonali Kulkarni, Gulabjam, (Acting) | ||
| Ms. Sumitra Bhave, Kasav, (Acting) | ||
| Business | Mr. Akash Bhojwani, CEO, Bhojwani Food Limited, Nagpur | |
| Mr. Rahul Dhoot, Dhoot Transmissions Pvt Ltd, Aurangabad | ||
| Mr. Rahul Nahar, President, Xrbia, Developers Ltd, Mumbai | ||
| Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat, President, Sanjay Ghodawat Group, Kolhapur | ||
| Mr. ShrikrishnaChitale, Partner, ChitaleBandhuMithaiwale, Pune | ||
| Politics : Who will fulfill people’s expectations? | Mr. Aditya Thackeray, Leader Shivsena | |
| Mr. JaikumarRawal, Tourism Minister, Maharashtra state, Mumbai (Saikheda) | ||
| Mr. JitendraAwhad, MLA, NCP, Thane | ||
| Ms. Poonam Mahajan, President, BYJM, Mumbai | ||
| Mr. Satej Patil, MLC, Mumbai | ||
| Politics: Most influential politician? | Mr. Chandrakant (Dada) Patil, Revenue and Public Works minister | |
| Mr. DhananjayMunde, Leader of opposition in Legislative Council | ||
| Mr. EknathShinde, PWD (MSRDC and Public Undertaking) Minister | ||
| Mr. RadhakrishnaVikhe Patil, Leader of Opposition, Legislative Assembly, Mumbai (Ahmednagar) | ||
| Mr. RamdasAthawale, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment | ||
| Administration : IAS – Promising | Mr. Aastik Kumar Pandey, District Collector, Akola | |
| Mr. Ashwin Mudgal, Municipal Commissioner, Nagpur | ||
| Mr. G. Shrikant, District Collector, Latur | ||
| Ms. Sheetal Ugale, Additional Municipal Commissioner | ||
| Mr. TukaramMundhe, Municipal Commissioner, Nashik | ||
| Administration -IPS- Promising | Mr. Abhinav Deshmukh – Police Superintendent, Gadchiroli | |
| Mr. Mahesh Patil, Police Superintendent, Thane | ||
| Mr. NisarTamboli, DCP, Crime Branch, Mumbai | ||
| Mr. DattaKarale, Police Superintendent, Jalgaon | ||
| Mr. Virendra Mishra, DCP Zone 3, Mumbai | ||
| CSR | Bajaj Electricals, Dnayandeep, Visyalaya Project – employee inclusion in csr | |
| ICICI Foundation – Financial Literacy Program | ||
| JSW Energy – Addressing Environmental Issues | ||
| KC Mahindra Education Trust | ||
| Procter & Gamble – Shiksha |
