{"id":2650,"date":"2024-10-01T11:39:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T11:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vibrantgoa.com\/?page_id=2650"},"modified":"2026-02-11T07:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:00:33","slug":"inspiration-awards-2023","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vibrantgoa.com\/vg\/inspiration-awards-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspiration Awards 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Inspiration Awards 2023 was a prestigious event dedicated to honoring the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations in various sectors who have made Goa proud. Held on July 9, 2023, at the Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula, the awards celebrated the achievements of those who inspire others through their commitment, excellence, and dedication to their fields. This event not only recognized accomplishments but also aimed to motivate and encourage the next generation of leaders in Goa.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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This year\u2019s awards saw an impressive turnout, with attendees from diverse backgrounds including government officials, business leaders, educators, and cultural icons, all coming together to celebrate the spirit of innovation and community that defines Goa. The event highlighted the importance of recognizing local talent and fostering an environment where aspiring entrepreneurs can thrive. It served as a reminder of the collective strength of Goans and the impact of their contributions on the state\u2019s growth and development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Date:<\/strong> July 9, 2023
Venue:<\/strong> Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula, Goa
Hosted by:<\/strong> Vibrant Goa Foundation
Chief Guest:<\/strong> Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Award Categories<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The event featured a diverse range of award categories to recognize excellence across different sectors:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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  • Goan Tourism Brand<\/li>
  • Goan Exporter in MSME Category<\/li>
  • Biggest Exporter in Large Scale Sector<\/li>
  • Merchant Exporter<\/li>
  • Goan Sports Person<\/li>
  • Goan Construction \/ Real Estate Company<\/li>
  • Goan Pharma Industry<\/li>
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    • Non-Resident Goan Business (Goan excelling outside)<\/li>
    • Young Goan Entrepreneur (Below 35 years)<\/li>
    • Vintage Retailer \/ Trader (Min. 60 years in business)<\/li>
    • Goan Artist<\/li>
    • Male Entrepreneur<\/li>
    • Female Entrepreneur<\/li>
    • Lifetime Achievement Award<\/li>
    • Inspiring Business House<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      Key Events<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      Relive the Inspiration Awards 2023 through the following event highlights:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Inauguration Ceremony<\/h3>

      Keynote addresses from Chief Guest Dr. Pramod Sawant and award presenters.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Award Presentations<\/h3>

      Moments capturing awardees receiving their accolades.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Networking Sessions<\/h3>

      Attendees mingling and sharing ideas during the event.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Cultural Performances<\/h3>

      Showcasing Goan culture through performances at the event.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Event Highlights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The Inspiration Awards 2023 celebrated the talents, dedication, and achievements of the award recipients:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      • Mr. Anil Counto received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his enduring impact on Goan entrepreneurship.<\/li><\/ul>
        • Formento Resources was honored as the Inspiring Business House, celebrating their excellence across industries.<\/li><\/ul>
          • Mr. Sahil Adwalpalkar won the Inspiring Male Entrepreneur Award, showcasing the impact of his entrepreneurial journey.<\/li><\/ul>
            • Indoco Remedies was recognized with the Inspiring Goan Pharma Company Award for their commitment to excellence.<\/li><\/ul>
              • Don Bosco College of Engineering received the Inspiring Educational Institution Award for nurturing young minds.<\/li><\/ul>
                • Mr. Sairaj Dhond was awarded the Inspiring Young Goan Entrepreneur Award for shaping a brighter future for Goa.<\/li><\/ul>
                  • Astra Concrete Products was recognized in the Inspiring Goan Exporter in MSME Category.<\/li><\/ul>

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                    • J.K. Kavlekar & Sons received the Inspiring Goan Vintage Retailer Award.<\/li><\/ul>
                      • Pearl Colvalcar was honored with the Inspiring Goan Sports Person Award.<\/li><\/ul>
                        • Rajdeep Builders won the Inspiring Goan Construction Company Award.<\/li><\/ul>
                          • Tata Group’s Indian Hotels Co. Ltd was awarded the Inspiring Goan Tourism Brand Award.<\/li><\/ul>
                            • Deccan Fine Chemicals Pvt Ltd received the Inspiring Exporter-Large Scale Award.<\/li><\/ul>
                              • Open Destination Infotech Pvt Ltd was recognized as the Inspiring Service Exporter Company.<\/li><\/ul>
                                • Ms. Sonia Shirsat won the Inspiring Goan Artist Award.<\/li><\/ul>
                                  • Vijay Thomas-Tangentia received the Inspiring Non-Resident Goan Business Award.<\/li><\/ul>

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                                    Mr. Nitin Kunkolienker<\/h3>

                                    Founder Chairman\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                    Mr. Rajkumar Kamat <\/h3>

                                    Trustee, Chairman Vibrant Goa Foundation\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                    Mr. Arman Bankley<\/h3>

                                    Trustee, President Vibrant Goa Foundation\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                    Mr. Vinay Verma<\/h3>

                                    Trustee, Vibrant Goa Foundation\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                    Mr. Manoj Patil <\/h3>

                                    Trustee, Vice President Vibrant Goa Foundation\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                    Mr. Rasik Naik<\/h3>

                                    Trustee, Chairman Inspiration Awards\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                    Mr. Dinesh Dhulapkar<\/h3>

                                    Trustee, Vibrant Goa Foundation\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                    Mr. Ajay Gramopadhye<\/h3>

                                    Associate Trustee, Vibrant Goa Foundation<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                    Mr. Milind Anvekar<\/h3>

                                    Associate Trustee, Vibrant Goa Foundation\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                    Mr. Gautam Kharangate<\/h3>

                                    Associate Trustee, Vibrant Goa Foundation\n\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                    Glimpses of Inspiration Awards 2023<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                    Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                                    The Inspiration Awards 2023 was made possible by the support of key sponsors and partners who contributed to the event\u2019s success. Their commitment to recognizing excellence in Goa is greatly appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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