Evaluation of the Nominations

The Nominations will be evaluated and considered on the basis of their business growth, remarkable achievements, outstanding contributions, successful journey in the respective fields, sustainable business growth, generating more employment and new entrepreneurship, continuity & transformation in their business activities, utilization of advanced technology for quality improvement & better productivity and for global competitiveness, adoption of the good governance, business ethics & fair business practices, unique strategies for retaining customers & suppliers or any other segments, research, development & design in the specific products & services, products developed for import substitutions & establishment of the business cooperation with the Indian and foreign companies for joint ventures, technology transfers, contract manufacturing and contribution for the policy change and its implementation as well as other aspects & initiatives to achieve success in the business & competitive markets.

The entrepreneurs or enterprises or institutions or corporates or individuals can apply for the multiple awards categories as per their eligibility & choice.

Selection Procedure

The Selection Committee comprising of the Jury and subject matter experts will evaluate and study the nomination form/s and will short list the nominations to recommend to the Management Board for further review & assessment to finalize the Award winners. The nominations will be considered on the basis of reliable & supportive information & credentials provided in the nomination form and additional supporting documents / other relevant information on business growth with dynamic plan.

Selection Process

  • Stage 1: Preliminary screening, scrutiny and evaluation of the nominations as per the criteria & segment
  • Stage 2: Personal or virtual interviews will be organised for short listed nominations, if required
  • Stage 3: Members of Management Board or Jury will visit the factory, office and business premises or Projects to understand the efforts and contributions, if necessary & visit will be planned with prior notice
  • Stage 4: Final review and recommendation by the Jury Members to the Management Board for final consideration of nomination/s
  • Stage 5: Announcement of award winners.
  • Stage 6: Grand Awards Presentation Ceremony & function date will be communicated to the concerned parties

Note: The Selection Committee reserves the right to change the nomination category from the award categories, according to the credentials presented by the applicants. This will be useful for the applicant to get appropriate recognition.

Branding opportunity

  • Selection for Award as per the criteria and conditions
  • Success journey and Profile will be branded in special publication on “PROGRESSIVE MAHARASHTRA”
  • Elegant memento and certificate
  • Opportunity to be a Brand Ambassador of the organisation
  • Profile will be branded through Website and social media
  • Profile will be branded and marketed in the members data base
  • Opportunity to participate as a speaker or panelist at the Award Event
  • Complimentary membership of the Association (ordinary membership for one year)
  • Opportunity to participate as a speaker or panelist at the appropriate and future events
  • Opportunity to avail trade promotional services of the Association
  • Opportunity to represent MIDA at the various levels

Submission of nomination form

The complete nomination forms duly stamped, signed and sealed, along with the supporting documents and applicable entry fees should be submitted to the Registered & Head Office address of Maharashtra Industry Development Association, Office No.1, Third Floor, Samruddhi Venture Park, SEEPZ-MIDC Central Road, Andheri (E) Mumbai – 400093. | Tel: 022 - 6951 1111, the soft copies of the nomination form, documents and entry fees should also be sent to email: director@mieda.in | director@smechamber.com

Presentation of Awards

  • An Attractive Trophy / Memento/plaque along with a Recognition Certificate.
  • Branding of Award winners through the newsletter, display of information on the website, advertisements, interviews and quarterly & annual activity report of: Maharashtra Industry Development Association.
  • The Award winners will be recognised as the “Mentor or Role Model of successful Entrepreneur”.