Chennai: Ananda Vikatan will host the Nambikkai Awards 2025, a platform dedicated to recognising Tamil Nadu’s most inspiring unsung changemakers. Rooted in Vikatan’s long-standing commitment to amplifying unheard voices and championing grassroots impact, the awards celebrate individuals and collectives whose work has quietly transformed communities across the state.
The Nambikkai Awards 2025 will honour 21 remarkable changemakers spanning social reform, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, arts, administration, sports and technology. Positioned as a premier recognition platform in Tamil Nadu, the awards aim to spotlight those who work beyond the public gaze, driven by purpose rather than recognition.
Award Categories for 2025
1. Lifetime Achievement Award
- S. V. Rajadurai (SVR) – Perunthamizhar Award (For guiding the Tamil community through critical and social thought for over six decades)
2. Top 10 People
- Anandham Youth Foundation – Vazhi Kaatum Oli (Guiding Light for First Generation students to pursue Professional career)
- Dr. Murali – Manithaneya Maruthuvar (Humanitarian Doctor)
- Amir Hamza – Perunthagayaalar (Distinguished Philanthropist)
- Jabar Ali – Uyir Koduthu Malai Kaathavar (The One Who Gave His Life to Protect the Mountains)
- Krishnammal – Irumbu Manushi (Iron Lady)
- Tulir – Kulandhaigal Urimaikkural (Voice of Children’s Rights)
- Kavitha – Singappenne (Lion Woman – Former Indian Womens Kabbadi Captain)
- Subraja Dharini – Aamaigalai Kaakkum Annai (Mother Who Protects Turtles)
- Kali Venkat – Yadhartha Thiraikkalaignan (Realistic Screen Artist)
- Ganesan – Akkaraiyana Meetpan (Compassionate Rescuer – Empowering youngsters)
3. Top 10 Youngsters
- Dhruv Vikram – Olirum Nayagan (Rising Star – Actor)
- Rajeswari – Thadaiyudaitha Thangai (Barrier-Breaker – From Tribal school to IIT madras)
- V.P. Jeyaseelan, IAS – Anbin Adhikari (Officer of Compassion)
- Sandy – Trending Master (Artist)
- Maya – Parakka Vaikkum Rajaali (The Falcon Who Makes Women’s Fly)
- Arun Rajiv Sankaran – Saadhanai Thozhilnutpan (Innovative Achiever – Tech Entrepreneur)
- Isakkimuthu – Viyakka Vaikkum Vegappandhalan (Astonishing Speedster – Fast Bowler)
- Abinesh Mohandas – Tamilzhagathin Perumidham (Pride of Tamil Nadu – Kabaddi player)
- Alamelu Mangaiyarkarasi – Manuda Nesagi (Lover of Humanity – Nurse)
- ‘Bro’ Volunteers Group – Podhunala Poraligal (Warriors of Public Welfare – Lawyers)
Event Partners
The evening is powered by esteemed partners:
- Sathya Agencies – Title Sponsor
- Prominence UPVC Window Systems – Co-Presented by Partner
- G Square – Co-Powered by Partner
- VIT Chennai – Associate Sponsor
- Chennai Amrita – Special Partner
- Sowbaghya – Special Partner
- Geetham Veg Restaurant – Food Partner
- Sree Visalam Chit Fund LTD – Savings Partner
- Kia (Kia Seltos) – Automobile Partner
- Apollo Hospitals – Health Partner
- Mudra OOH – Metro Partner
- Next Advertising Solutions – Outdoor Partner
- Skyrams – Digital OOH Partner
The ceremony is expected to bring together leaders from media, public life, social impact sectors and civil society, united in celebrating purpose-driven action and human values. Through the Nambikkai Awards 2025, Ananda Vikatan reaffirms its enduring belief that meaningful recognition can amplify silent impact and inspire even greater transformation across Tamil Nadu.
