Awards & Recognition
Celebrating the milestones and honors that reflect our commitment to empowering women through education, mentorship, and skill development.
Leader in Volunteer Engagement 2024 – Finalist
Volunteer Awards (iVolunteer)
Empower Ananya was recognized as a Finalist for the Leader in Volunteer Engagement 2024 Award by iVolunteer. This recognition highlights the organization’s efforts in building a strong volunteer network that supports programs focused on education, mentorship, and career readiness for young women in STEM. Through active volunteer engagement, Empower Ananya continues to expand its impact and strengthen community-driven initiatives that empower first-generation female learners.
Certificate of Appreciation – HP Empower Ananya Mentorship Program
HP Inc.
Empower Ananya received a Certificate of Appreciation from HP for its contribution to the HP Empower Ananya Mentorship Program. Through this collaboration, the organization works to equip aspiring women engineers with mentorship, industry exposure, and career guidance. The recognition reflects Empower Ananya’s commitment to bridging opportunity gaps and enabling young women to pursue careers in technology and engineering.
Vocation Service Excellence Award
Rotary Bangalore Spandana
The founder of Empower Ananya, Smt. Mahalakshmi Parthasarathy, was honored with the Vocation Service Excellence Award by Rotary Bangalore Spandana for her contributions to women’s empowerment. Her leadership through Empower Ananya has helped create pathways for young women to access education, mentorship, and skill development, enabling them to pursue meaningful careers and become future leaders in their fields.
Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship & Karmaveer Chakra Award (Bronze Medal) – 2024–2025
Instituted by iCONGO in partnership with the United Nations
Smt. Mahalakshmi Parthasarathy, Founder of Empower Ananya, was awarded the Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship & Karmaveer Chakra Award (Bronze Medal) for her work in empowering first-generation learners and advancing women’s participation in STEM. Through Empower Ananya’s programs, thousands of young women have gained access to mentorship, employability skills, and opportunities that help them build successful careers.
Karmaveer
Puraskaar Recognition – Empower Ananya
Empower Ananya was recognized under the Karmaveer Puraskaar platform, a global honor presented by iCONGO in partnership with the United Nations. The recognition celebrates the organization’s commitment to creating inclusive opportunities for young women through education, mentorship, and skill development. Empower Ananya continues to work toward building a future where more women can access and thrive in STEM careers.

