Changemaker Awards | BCS - Bengaluru Climate Summit 2026

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

Founder, Sustainable Sundays

Anjali

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

Urban Sustainability Advocate

Dhruv N. Koundinya

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

Co-Founder, We Knew Renew

Goutham V. N.

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

Climate Digital Influencers

Founder, BlueDot Foundation

Harsha Tej

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

Founder, Beautiful Bharat

Odette Katrak

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

President, That's Eco

Gurunandan Rao M.

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

Journalist, News With Navya

Navya Singh

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

On-Ground Climate Warriors

Community Mobilizer

Chaithanya Subrahmanya

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

Urban Conservationist

Jagadish Reddy Nagappa

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

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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