Chemtech Foundation recognises exceptional contribution to Indian industry, R&D and environment through the CHEMTECH-CEW Awards. These awards are conferred in recognition of the development, growth and innovation in the process industry and business. The awards function on January 24 will be a remarkable occasion during Chemtech World Expo 2003. Some of the prominent former recipients of the Chemtech CEW awards are the Late Shri Dhirubhai Ambani, Late Shri Aditya Birla, Late Shri Darbari Seth and Dr R A Mashelkar to mention a few
Chemtech-CEW 2003 Hall of Fame Award
Dr Homi Sethna Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission In recognition of his lifetime contribution to the scientific, industrial and economic advancement of the country and his pioneering contributions to India''s energy initiatives.
Chemtech-CEW 2003 Achiever of the Year Awards Chemicals
Ashwin Dani Vice-chairman & MD, Asian Paints In recognition of the visionary leadership provided by him to make Asian Paints a prominent international player.
Biotech
Dr (Ms.) Swati Piramal Director, Nicholas Piramal India Ltd In recognition of her achievements in commercializing in-house research & development efforts and her initiatives in the realm of genomics and bioinformatics.
Pharma
Dr A V Rama Rao CMD, Avra Labs Pvt. Ltd In recognition of his pioneering efforts in pharmaceutical R&D and contract research
Plant & Machinery
Satish Tandon MD, Alfa Laval (India) Ltd In recognition of his dynamic leadership and foresight in achieving a dramatic turnaround of his company
Engineering
K Venkataramanan President (Operations) Larsen & Toubro Ltd In recognition of his leadership role in steering Larsen & Toubro''s E&C division on world-class standards.
Engineering Consultancy
Dr S Rama Iyer Chairman, Kvaerner Powergas India Ltd In recognition of his significant achievements to make Kvaerner Powergas India one of India''s most admired E&C companies.
Hydrocarbons
Subir Raha CMD, ONGC In recognition of his leadership role at India''s largest oil & gas com-pany and his achievements and contributions to the country''s oil and gas sector.
Energy
Anil Kakodkar Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy In recognition of this achievements and contributions to the country''s atomic energy programme.
Pharma Machinery
V J Khambhatta Director, Cadmach Machinery Co. Pvt. Ltd In recognition of his able leadership that has positioned the company as a major player in the pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment market.
Power Plant & Machinery
K G Ramachandran CMD, BHEL In recognition of his achievements in maintaining and improving BHEL''s position in a tough economic enviroment.
Chemtech-CEW 2003 Outstanding Achiever of the Year Awards
Dr S Sivaram Director, NCL, Pune In recognition of his achievements and contributions to polymer science and technology.
Prof Govardhan Mehta Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore In recognition to his contributions in the field of organic chemistry.
Dr Paul Ratnasamy Eminent Scientist In recognition of his outstanding contribution in fundamental research and applications research on catalysis.