CavinKare and Ability Foundation honour exceptional achievers with disabilities at 22nd CavinKare Ability Awards 2024

Chennai, March 3, 2024: FMCG major CavinKare in partnership with Ability Foundation today honoured 5 disabled achievers, from across the country, as part of its 22nd CavinKare Ability Awards 2024. The annual award property in the current edition brought to limelight the exemplary achievements of disabled individuals from diverse fields. The grand award function was conducted in the city in the presence of dignitaries. The event also hosted a traditional Cheraw and Chheih Lam dance of Mizoram, performed by the students of Ephatha Special School for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired, Aizawl leaving the audience enthralled and was a testament to the fact that talent, beauty and art transcend disability.

 
Commenting on the occasion, CK Ranganathan, Chairman and Managing Director, CavinKarePvt. Ltd. said, "The CavinKare Ability Awards year after year has celebrated the spirit and resilience of disabled individuals. Every year the achievers have shown the world their exceptional ability to conquer challenges and break barriers with ease. We are happy to have played a small role in their remarkable journey, by being a platform that brings them into a well-deserved limelight. I congratulate the winners and thank them for inspiring us to push us above and beyond.”
 

The recipients of this year's awards were carefully selected by a distinguished panel of Jury members- Madhan Karky-Lyricist and Screenwriter, KV Ramani-Chancellor, Sai University, Bharat Bala-Filmmaker, Suresh Raman- Head, Operations, Tata Consultancy Services, Lata Murugan- Former HOD of Direction, LV Prasad College of Media Studies The  recipients were selected based on their ability to overcome adversity, the level of difficulty in their achievements, and the uniqueness of their achievement.

 
Congratulating the winners on their achievements,  Jayshree Raveendran, Founder & Hon. Executive Director, Ability Foundation, said, “Year after year... now for the 22nd year in succession, we bring you, an array of awesome achievers with disabilities. It has been a thrilling venture to say the least, bringing out that adrenalin rush in us, each and every time. The CavinKare ABILITY Awards serve as a testament to the fact that disability does not hinder capability.  And, spotlighting on these remarkable individuals serves a very crucial purpose to promote inclusivity and breaking down barriers. Celebrating strengths, talents and achievements of remarkable people who have overcome countless obstacles, makes me wonder why the due recognition is still slow to come in our country. Each nominee and recipient embodies the true spirit of determination and courage. And I'm truly grateful to all of you for your unwavering support in this. I'm confident that the slices of life we  share with you today will challenge each one of you to re-evaluate your perceptions and attitudes and, together we can pave the way for a more understanding, supportive and inclusive society.”
 

Established in the year 2003, the CavinKare Ability Awards has been recognizing exemplary services as well as accomplishments of disabled achievers. This esteemed national award is divided into three categories: the CavinKare Ability Award for Eminence, the CavinKare Ability Mastery Awards and CavinKare Ability Special Recognition Award.