33rd NAI Awards 2025: Honoring Excellence Across Media, Business, and Social Service

New Delhi, India — The Newspaper Association of India (NAI) proudly announces the 33rd NAI Awards 2025, a grand celebration recognizing excellence in journalism, entertainment, social work, politics, education, and business across India. The prestigious event continues NAI’s long-standing tradition of honoring individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields.

About NAI

The Newspaper Association of India (NAI) is a national organization that brings together small and medium newspapers, magazines, and digital publications from across the country. With its mission rooted in promoting free and independent media, NAI serves as a platform for responsible journalism and the collective voice of grassroots media professionals.

NAI’s strategic priorities focus on six key areas that shape the newspaper industry:
Marketing, Diversity, Newspaper Operations, Readership, Industry Development, and Public Policy.

Through its initiatives, NAI aims to:

• Address long-standing challenges faced by small and medium newspaper enterprises.

• Encourage collaboration among publishers and journalists.

• Support community-driven and citizen journalism, especially in rural and student communities.

• Foster national unity and social responsibility among member publications.

• Expand its reach through state and district-level offices across India.

Award Categories

The NAI Awards 2025 cover a broad range of categories, ensuring recognition for exceptional talent and contribution across industries.

Media Awards

• Best News Channel

• Best Newspaper

• Best News Program

• Excellence in Print, TV, and Digital Journalism

• Best Investigative Reporting

• Outstanding Regional Newspaper

• Best Editor (Print & Electronic Media)

Entertainment Awards

• Best Actor/Actress

• Outstanding Contribution to Theatre

• Music Achievement Award

• Emerging Talent in Entertainment

Travel & Hospitality Awards

• Best Tourist Destination Promotion

• Excellence in Hotel Management

• Hospitality Entrepreneur of the Year

• Best Travel Company / Agency

• Excellence in Adventure Travel

• Innovation in Travel Technology

• Responsible Tourism Award

Social Work Awards

• Lifetime Achievement in Social Service

• Social Impact Leader

• Excellence in Community Welfare Programs

• Young Social Worker Award

Business Awards

• Business Excellence Award

• Innovator of the Year (Business)

• Entrepreneur of the Year

• Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative

Bureaucrats & Governance Awards

• Administrative Excellence Award

• Good Governance Leader

• Exemplary Public Service

• Digital Transformation in Civil Services

Politics Awards

• Outstanding Political Leadership

• Policy Innovation Award

• Youth Icon in Politics

• Legislative Excellence

Education Awards

• Excellence in Education

• Best Institute

• Innovation in School/College Management

• Promoting Inclusive Education

Legacy and Past Collaborations

Over the years, the NAI Awards have been supported by renowned organizations such as:
International Council for Journalists, ITV Network, Red FM 93.5, International Chambers of Media and Entertainment Industry, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., ONGC, GAIL, SBI, and the Government of Uttarakhand, among others.

Past awardees include some of India’s most respected media professionals — such as Amish Devgun (News18 India), honored as Best Editor in Electronic Media.

Message from the Leadership

“Our mission is to strengthen the foundation of ethical, responsible journalism while celebrating excellence in all fields that contribute to nation-building,”
said Dr. (Hons.) Vipin Gaur, General Secretary of NAI.

The 33rd edition promises to be a remarkable milestone, highlighting the diversity and dynamism that define modern India.