The inaugural edition of IRA Awards 2026 took place at the TMA Pai International Convention Centre, Mangaluru on March 8, 2026, marking the occasion of International Women’s Day and celebrating inspiring women achievers across Coastal Karnataka.
With 250+ nominations received through our official website, the platform proudly honoured 25 Women of Excellence who are making remarkable contributions in their respective fields.
Our heartfelt gratitude to our distinguished Guests of Honour:
ACP Geetha Kulkarni, ACP Nazma Farooqui,
@dr.ushaprabha ,
@thashma.chethan ,
@dhirappan and
@shettyeshwar for gracing the occasion and celebrating the achievements of our awardees.
Special thanks to our esteemed Jury Panel:
Dr. Ashajyothi Rai,
@reshnayak ,
@walter_nandalike_official ,
@jeedhuradhakrishnan , Waseem R and Dion Monteiro for their valuable role in selecting the deserving women achievers.
The evening was further enriched with Power Talk by Dr. Baseela Ameer Ali, a special Book Launch by
@prajwal_nd_ , a powerful Power Walk by
@mantra.ixe Fashion, and vibrant dance performances by
@sizzling_guys_dance_crew , bringing together inspiration, art, culture and fashion on one stage.
A special note of appreciation to Emcee
@vjdixon_official_ for hosting the evening with great energy and elegance.
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