Changemaker Awards

Recognizing extraordinary individuals, NGOs, and corporations driving measurable, long-lasting sustainability impact in Bengaluru.

The Changemaker Awards honor the unsung heroes and the visionaries dedicating their efforts to better Bengaluru environmentally. The award ceremony will be the grand finale of the Climate Summit.

The nomination portal is now closed. We want to thank everyone who submitted nominations. The awards ceremony was held as the grand finale of the Climate Summit.

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Climate Champions

Meet the extraordinary individuals driving measurable climate action in Bengaluru.

Rising Climate Warriors

Anjali
Founder, Sustainable Sundays

Anjali

Mobilized over 6,000 citizens through impactful zero-waste campaigns and plogging drives across the city.

Dhruv N. Koundinya
Urban Sustainability Advocate

Dhruv N. Koundinya

Transformed Bengaluru's iconic Kadlekai Parishe into a massive plastic-free event for 2.5 lakh attendees.

Goutham V. N.
Co-Founder, We Knew Renew

Goutham V. N.

Champions inclusive recycling and resource recovery systems creating secure livelihoods for marginalized communities.

Climate Digital Influencers

Harsha Tej
Founder, BlueDot Foundation

Harsha Tej

Rejuvenated 15+ lakes and planted hundreds of thousands of native trees for urban ecological resilience.

Odette Katrak
Founder, Beautiful Bharat

Odette Katrak

Pioneered impactful civic campaigns addressing litter and pollution to build a nationwide movement for sustainable living.

Gurunandan Rao M.
President, That's Eco

Gurunandan Rao M.

Combines engineering expertise with environmental leadership to drive large-scale lake restoration and wildlife conservation.

Navya Singh
Journalist, News With Navya

Navya Singh

Award-winning media creator amplifying practical, solution-driven climate action stories across India.

On-Ground Climate Warriors

Chaithanya Subrahmanya
Community Mobilizer

Chaithanya Subrahmanya

Led over 210 community clean-up drives, transforming neglected spaces and empowering citizen ownership.

Jagadish Reddy Nagappa
Urban Conservationist

Jagadish Reddy Nagappa

Prominent advocate successfully protecting and rejuvenating critical water bodies like Varthur and Bellandur Lakes.

Padmashree Mahesh
Zero-Waste Community Leader

Padmashree Mahesh

Pioneered neighborhood-level composting, tree-planting, and an innovative reusable cutlery bank for circular living.

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