Shakti Women Achievers' Award 2026 Celebrates 32 Inspiring Trailblazers

6 june 2026, KOLKATA — The 5th season of the Shakti Women Achievers' Award, organized by the Indian Women Era, was successfully completed today at the Hotel Hindusthan International. The glittering ceremony, which ran from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, brought together a magnificent assembly of women entrepreneurs, professionals, and change-makers under one roof to celebrate female empowerment and excellence.
​The title sponsor for the grand affair was the Natural Group, with Indian Women Era as the driving community behind the event.
​A Grand Celebration of Female Leadership
​The primary focus of the evening was honoring 32 inspiring women who have made exceptional contributions to their respective fields. The event beautifully blended formal acknowledgments with entertainment, featuring an insightful talk show and a high-energy ramp walk that stole the spotlight.
​The awardees and participants dressed in exquisite traditional and contemporary ethnic wear, showcasing a vibrant display of style and confidence. The stage came alive as the women walked the ramp, celebrating not just fashion, but the resilience and spirit of modern Indian womanhood.
​Behind the Scenes: The Creative Collaborators
​An event of this scale was made possible by a dedicated team of lifestyle and beauty partners:
​Wardrobe Partner: Oodni Rental Studio, providing the spectacular outfits worn during the show.
​Jewelry Partner: Sar Jewellers by Shashi Rathi, adding the perfect sparkle to the evening's wardrobe.
​Makeup Collaborators: Leena Todiwal, Bandana's Makeup Studio, Morchhari Beauty Studio, Anjali Makeup Studio & Salon, and AR Shine Parlour.
​The show's seamless choreography and stage direction were led by Naina Maheswari, who was warmly thanked on stage for successfully bringing all the participants together under a unified creative vision.
​Event Highlights in Pictures
​The grandeur of the evening was captured extensively by the media team. Veteran news photographer Chittatosh Ray was present throughout the venue, documenting every major highlight from the lamp-lighting ceremony to the final group stage walks.
​Key moments from the event are detailed below:
*The official event poster detailing the schedule and partnership with Natural Group.
*The initial lamp-lighting ceremony on the main stage, marks the commencement of the awards.
*A lineup of the distinguished awardees posing together on stage in front of the digital backdrop.
*A group photograph of the participants showcasing their detailed ethnic attire behind the scenes.
*Guests and participants capturing selfies and sharing moments during the interval.
*News photographer Chittatosh Ray standing beside the official event backdrop featuring the season 5 honorees.
*An organizer sharing a celebratory moment on the sidelines of the main hall.
The evening concluded with a vote of thanks from the Indian Women Era management team, reiterating their commitment to providing a continuous platform for women to showcase their leadership, creativity, and entrepreneurial skills in the coming years.