Awards and accolades

In recognition of his singular contribution to industry, to the Nation's economy and to society at large, Mr. Aditya Birla won numerous accolades, national and international:

• Outstanding Young Person Award by the Bombay Metropolitan Jaycees in 1978
• Outstanding Citizen Award by the North Bombay Jaycees in 1984
• Man of the Year Award by the Amravathi Chamber of Commerce & Industry in 1985
• Giant International's Award in the field of Business & Industry in 1986
• Business Leadership Award by the Madras Management Association in 1990
• Businessman of the Year Award by Business India in 1990
• Management Man of the Year Award by the Bombay Management Association in 1992
• Rashtra Bhushan Award by FIE Foundation in 1992
• Platinum Jubilee Rotary Award for contribution to industry by Rotary Club of Calcutta in 1994
• Vocational Excellence Award by the Rotary International (District 3140) in January 1995
• Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously by the All India Association of Industries in January 1996
• Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Phenomenal Growth of the Indian Cement Industry posthumously at the 23rd National Management Convention on 13th September 1996 at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai by the All India Management Association
• Melvin Jones Fellow Award for Dedicated Humanitarian Services by the Lions Club International Foundation
• Paul Harris Fellow Award by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International