BW Businessworld honours visionaries redefining Indian education at Lighthouse Awards 2025

BW Education, the vertical of BW Businessworld, hosted the BW Education Lighthouse Awards 2025 at The Park, New Delhi, celebrating exceptional leaders whose vision and impact continue to redefine the education landscape of India.

The Lighthouse Awards serve as a beacon of inspiration, acknowledging pioneering educators, institution builders and policymakers whose dedication and innovation have lit the way for transformative learning across the country.

Gracing the ceremony were Chief Guest Alphons Kannanthanam, Former Union Minister for Tourism; and Guests of Honour Rajiv Shakdher, Senior Journalist and Education Commentator and Dr Sasmit Patra, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha. 

Each speaker emphasised the need for purpose-driven education and the role of visionary leadership in nation-building.

Kannanthanam said, “Education is not merely about learning outcomes but about igniting a generation with purpose, empathy, and innovation. The BW Education Lighthouse Awards reflect this very spirit.”

Shakdher shared, “Every visionary recognised today stands as a reminder that transformative education begins with courageous leadership and unwavering values.”

Patra underlined, “The future of India rests in the hands of those who teach, build and inspire — and today, we celebrate those torchbearers.”

BW Education Lighthouse Awards 2025 – Winners’ List

BW Education Person of the Year 2025: Dr Pramath Raj Sinha, Founder & Trustee, Ashoka University; Founding Senior Partner, Jetri; Founding Dean, ISB; Founder, Harappa;

BW Education Best School of the Year (Nationally) 2025: Rekha Purie, Chairperson, Vasant Valley School;

BW Education Entrepreneur of the Year 2025: Pratham Mittal, Founder, Tetr & Masters’ Union;

BW Education Lifetime Achievement Award 2025: Prof Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, NETF; Chairman, NAAC; Chairman, NBA;

BW Education Catalyst in Education Award 2025: Dr (Mrs) Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities; Chief Commissioner - Guides, Bharat Scouts & Guides;

BW Education Visionary Leader in Higher Education Award 2025: Dr Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President, Ritnand Balved Education Foundation; Chairman, AKC Group of Companies;

BW Education Educational Institutional Builder 2025: Prof (Dr) C Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor, OP Jindal Global University; Dean, Jindal Global Law School;

BW Education Lifetime Contribution to Management Education (Posthumous Honour):
Dr Pritam Singh (Posthumous) Padmashri; Eminent Management Guru.

The awardees together represent the finest minds and institutions driving India’s educational evolution — from visionary university founders and policymakers to pioneers of design, entrepreneurship and academic excellence.