CavinKare ABILITY Awards 2018

Venue: Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall 
Harrington Road, Chennai

Jury:
Mariazeena Johnson, Pro chancellor, Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed to be University)
Andal Damodaran, President, Indian Council of Child Welfare, TN
B Srinivasan, MD, Vikatan group
Ishwar Achanta, Hon Treasurer & Council member: Indian Golf Union, Board member: Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation
Rajiv C Lochan, MD & CEO, The Hindu group

The event…
Chennai, 3rd February 2018: Diversified FMCG Conglomerate, CavinKare Pvt Ltd and National NGO Ability Foundation, today honored 6 remarkable achievers with disabilities at the 16th Edition of Cavinkare Ability Awards 2018. Held at Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Auditorium, the award function recognised and showcased exemplary success and of people triumphs of people with disabilities
The evening kick started with a rap song by well known rapper Blaaze who was also the evening’s host, who interpreted his introductory rap in sign language. The evening’s cultural component was a scintillating solo dance performance by well known actor/dancer Vineeth.
what then followed was a veritable array of outstanding awardees, who inspired and stimulated the entire audience at the hall. These were 6 people with disabilities who had gone through enormous hurdles, struggles, trials and tribulations to have achieved great heights. The audience had the opportunity to learn about and to appreciate these fabulous achievements of the recipients. The evening ended on a high-note with both the recipients of the awards as well as the audience leaving as inspired and empowered individuals
In its 16 year journey, the Cavinkare Ability Awards has recognized admirable achievements of people with disabilities. Over 80 awardees have stood testimony for breaking stereotypes and challenging the mindset of the society towards disability.
This one-of-its-kind national level awards, conceived and curated by both Mr.C.K Ranganathan, CMD, CavinKare Pvt Ltd and Ms. Jayshree Raveendran, Founder & Hon. Executive Director, Ability.