BeLa Excellence Awards
The BeLa Excellence Awards are a prestigious initiative by BeLa — Belagavi’s community of women, created to honour outstanding women entrepreneurs and professionals who are redefining success through leadership, innovation, resilience, and social impact.
Founded as a tribute to a mother’s sacrifice and a woman’s courage, BeLa stands for strength, dignity, and growth. These awards are a reflection of that spirit — spotlighting women who are not just successful, but significant.
Two Award Verticals
BeLa Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025
Honouring women who have built, scaled, and sustained businesses with vision and courage.
BeLa Women Professional Excellence Awards 2025
Recognising women professionals who have created measurable impact in their respective fields through excellence, leadership, and innovation.
Purpose of the BeLa Excellence Awards
These awards are designed to:
- Celebrate women-led excellence across industries
- Recognise business growth, professional leadership & innovation
- Highlight real impact stories beyond social media visibility
- Inspire future women leaders and entrepreneurs
Strengthen the women empowerment and entrepreneurial ecosystem
BeLa Women Entrepreneur Awards
What We Celebrate:
Women entrepreneurs who demonstrate:
- Exceptional business growth & revenue impact
- Innovation in product, service, or operations
- Strong brand presence & market influence
- Meaningful community or social contribution
- Resilience, leadership & adaptability
- Commitment to women empowerment
Award Categories – Entrepreneurs
- Women Entrepreneur of the Year — BeLa (Flagship Award)
- BeLa Business Excellence Award
- Fastest Growing Woman-Led Business
- BeLa Innovation in Business Award
- Women Empowerment Catalyst Award
- BeLa Business Resilience Award
- Rising Star Woman Entrepreneur
- Young Woman Founder Award
- Jury’s Special Recognition
- BeLa Hall of Fame
Eligibility – Entrepreneurs
- Women-led business (minimum 1 year operational)
- Based in Belagavi or North Karnataka
- Legally compliant and active business
Open to BeLa members & non-members
BeLa Women Professional Awards
What We Celebrate:
Women professionals who demonstrate:
- Exceptional business growth & revenue impact
- Innovation in product, service, or operations
- Strong brand presence & market influence
- Meaningful community or social contribution
- Resilience, leadership & adaptability
- Commitment to women empowerment
Award Categories – Professionals
Leadership & Excellence
- BeLa Leadership Excellence Award
- Most Influential Woman in Profession
- Fearless Woman Leader Award
Innovation & Digital Adoption
- Innovation in Process / Workplace Impact
- Future-Ready Woman Professional A
Special Recognition
- Jury’s Special Professional Recognition
- BeLa Hall of Fame – Professional Legacy
Emerging Talent
- BeLa Leadership Excellence Award
- Most Influential Woman in Profession
- Fearless Woman Leader Award
Social & Community Impact
- Community Impact Professional Award
- Woman Empowerment Champion (Professional)
- Social Change Advocate Award
Who Can Apply? (Professionals)
Women from all professions, including but not limited to:
- Corporate professionals, managers, HR heads, executives
- Teachers, professors, principals, academic leaders
- Doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, psychologists, nurses
- Lawyers, CAs, CS, CMA, financial experts
- Engineers, architects, interior designers
- IT professionals, AI specialists, developers
- Government officers & public servants
- Journalists, media & content creators
- Marketing, branding & advertising professionals
- Hospitality professionals, chefs, event managers
- Aviation professionals
- Fashion designers, stylists, makeup artists
- Sports professionals, coaches, fitness trainers
- Artists, photographers, filmmakers
- NGO professionals, social workers, community leaders
- Entertainment industry professionals
- Any other profession not listed above
Eligibility – Professionals
- Open to women professionals (independent or employed)
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience
- Work impact must be verifiable
- Based in Belagavi or North Karnataka
- Open to BeLa members & non-members
- No requirement for public/media presence
(Brand or story-based features allowed)
Nomination Process (For Both Awards)
- Fill out the online nomination form
- Provide basic details, achievements & impact
- Submit supporting documents (if applicable)
- Entries reviewed by the BeLa Jury Panel
- Finalists informed prior to the award ceremony