SheSight Announces FlyHigh Women Awards 2025-26 Shortlist | WE Hub Hyderabad

HYDERABAD – The city is buzzing with anticipation as the official shortlist for the Fly High Women Awards 2025-26 is unveiled. This year’s list features a lineup of changemakers across various sectors, from grassroots social workers to biotech innovators.

The selection process was rigorous, focusing on individuals who have excelled in their professional fields and made a lasting impact on society.

Spotlight on Sports & Medicine

In a unique recognition of achievement, Dr. Nikhila Bhagavatula has been named for a Special Achievement Award within the Sportswoman of the Year category.

• The Impact: A dedicated dentist providing affordable care to the underprivileged, Dr. Bhagavatula was recently selected for the 46th National Throwball Championship.
• The Inspiration: Her ability to balance a demanding medical career with high-level athletics is an inspiration to many.

Innovation and Enterprise

The Women in Tech Innovation category includes leaders like Dr. Shrilakshmi Desiraju, whose work on temperature-stable probiotics aims to improve global health, and Manoshi Roy, who develops drone systems for national security.

In the Social Impact Woman Entrepreneur sector, the shortlist features:

• Haseeba Tanveer: Founder of “House of Makeup” and “Hair STORY”, focused on empowering women through beauty ventures.
• Aishwarya Lahariya: Co-founder of Jiwya, a sustainable luxury brand supporting 33,000 grassroots artisans.

Leadership and Legacy

The Lifetime Achievement Award shortlist honors:

• Mamata Behera: Recognized for 28 years of service in Odisha, where she has prevented hundreds of child marriages and helped over 500 children enroll in school.
• Sneha Khanwelkar: A former software professional and educator whose books on resilience have reached a global audience.

Full List of Shortlisted Nominees by Category

• Social Impact Woman Entrepreneur: Haseeba Tanveer, Aishwarya Lahariya, Sonal Singh, Nishi Singh, Shruti Chanchani, Reeta Kaushik, Dr. Aarti Gupta, Archana Jain
• Women in Tech Innovation: Dr. Shrilakshmi Desiraju, Manoshi Roy, Gayathri Devi, Surbhi Gupta, Pallavi Gupta
• Women in Consulting & Professional Services: Dr. Ponni M. Concessao, Priyamvadha Ramakrishnan, Anjali Sharma, Megha Gupta
• Women in Education & Upskilling: Dr. Rachanaa Datey, Dr. Kavitha Kandiah, Dr. Manbir Kaur, Dr. Meenu Singh, Dr. Bindu Sharma
• She Influencer of the Year: Ravalika Medipally, Tadepalli SailaSree, Neha Sharma, Pooja Singh
• She Talent of the Year: Sushma Chitta, Romi Mukherjee, Anjali Singh, Megha Gupta
• Mentor of the Year: Swetha Lagisetti, Ramya Satyam P, Anjali Sharma, Megha Gupta
• Community Builder Award: Vijayeta Tirkey, Dr. Aabha Mandar Pimprikar, Neha Sharma, Pooja Singh
• Sustainability & Green Business Award: Dr. Shubhangi Jadhav, Kotha Sripriya, Anjali Singh, Megha Gupta
• Homepreneur of the Year: Poonam Dhingra, Taniya Biswas, Neha Sharma, Pooja Singh
• Sportswoman of the Year: Nithyashree Mani, Savita Khadilkar (Special Achievement: Dr. Nikhila Bhagavatula)
• Emerging Woman Entrepreneur of the Year: Dr. Tarakeswari Polaki, Chinnmaye Praveen, Sonal Singh, Nishi Singh
• Creative Entrepreneur Award: Ananya Saxena, Yogita M Deshpande, Anjali Singh, Megha Gupta
• Rising Star Startup Award: Sajja Sai Priyanka, Garima Tripathi, Surbhi Gupta, Pallavi Gupta
• Women in Health & Wellness: Harleen Bagga, Himani Puri, Dr. Aarti Gupta, Archana Jain
• Women Leadership Accelerator Award: Adv Kanmani Karanchery, Vujjini Janaki, Anjali Sharma, Megha Gupta
• Small Business Growth Award: Viswapriya NR, Asha Daniel, Sonal Singh, Nishi Singh
• Women in Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle: Priyanka Tare, Vidya Ramesh, Neha Sharma, Pooja Singh
• Workplace Equality Champion Award: Dr. Nanditha Raj, Shaik Vahida, Anjali Sharma, Megha Gupta

📅 Save the Date!

The grand finale of the Fly High Women Awards, held in collaboration with WE Hub (a Government of Telangana initiative), will take place on March 13, 2026, at the WE Hub premises in Hyderabad.

Save the Date!

The grand finale of SheSight’s Fly High Women Award, held in collaboration with WE Hub (a Government of Telangana initiative), will take place on 13th of March 2026 at the WE Hub premises in Hyderabad. This event promises to be a landmark celebration of women’s empowerment and leadership in the region.

Nominations Still Open!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this movement. Nominations remain open until 28th of February.

👉 Click Here to Nominate a Deserving Woman Today!

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Anamika Chakravorty is a Content Specialist, Digital Strategist, and Brand Partnership Manager at SheSight. A dedicated community builder for the FlyHigh Women Awards and a podcast scripter, she also co-authors children’s storybooks, focusing on narratives that empower and inspire.