Awards 2025

CATEGORY

INNOVATION

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Innovation in Construction & Infrastructure industry

Organizations that offer products, services, or initiatives involving the use of steel in the design, construction (residential or commercial), and engineering of buildings, bridges, tunnels, and reinforced concrete structures

Innovation in Automotive and Transportation industry

Organization that uses steel in products or provides services related to the construction of chassis, body frames, engine parts, wheels, EVs and suspension systems etc.

Innovation in Rail and Metro Transport industry

Organization that uses steel in products or services related to the construction of rails, rail cars, wheels, and axles, leveraging its high strength, durability, and recyclability etc.

Innovation in Energy Sector

Organization that uses steel in products or services related to the construction of pipelines, platforms, refinery equipment, turbines, transmission towers, and renewable energy systems, due to its durability and corrosion resistance etc.

Innovation in Manufacturing & Heavy Machinery

Organization that uses steel in products or services related to the manufacturing of industrial tools and machinery , process equipment like gears, cutting tools, construction machinery, and robotics components etc.

Innovation in Shipbuilding & Offshore Industry

Organization that uses steel in products or services related to the construction of cargo ships, vessels, tankers, containers, and similar structures etc

Innovation in Defence and Aerospace

Organization that uses steel for its strength and resilience in products or services related to the construction of tanks, armoured vehicles, and artillery etc

Innovation in Processing and Packaging Industry

Organization that uses steel in products or services related to the packaging industry, such as tinplate cans and steel drums for carrying fuels, chemicals, and bulk materials etc.

Innovation in Home and Commercial Appliance

Organization that uses steel in products or services related to the production of kitchen appliances, furniture, fixtures, and fittings etc.

Innovation in Mining

Organization that uses steel in products or services related to the manufacturing of mining equipment, such as drilling rigs, conveyors, and trucks, designed to endure high wear and heavy loads etc.

Innovation in Medical Equipment and pharma Machine Manufacturing

Organizations that use stainless steel in the design, production, and manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical products and related equipment, including machinery, storage systems, and other essential components.

Innovation in Water Treatment and Desalination Industry

Organizations that specialize in the design, manufacturing, and service applications of equipment, machinery, and components for water treatment and desalination. This includes companies that develop innovative solutions to enhance water purification, sustainability, and operational efficiency across various industries.

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Selection Process

NOMINATIONS

Applicants will provide category specific information on the tech portal

DESKTOP REVIEW

Applicants will validate submitted data & documents to generate a preliminary Score

FIELD ASSESSMENT

On site inspection will be conducted for shortlisted projects for corroboration

JURY REVIEW

Expert jury panel will review the desktop + field results & select final winners

Application Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

  • Entity must have a registered presence in India for a minimum of 2 years as of Dec 31, 2024.
  • Innovation impact must be between Jan 01, 2022, and Dec 31, 2024.
  • Innovation should involve stainless steel in manufacturing, packaging, or services.
  • Must fit in Large Enterprises (Turnover > ₹500 crore) or MSMEs (Turnover ≤ ₹500 crore, Investment ≤ ₹125 crore).
  • The Jury reserves the right to disqualify applications that do not meet the criteria.
  • Employees of BCCL, sponsors, and partners are not eligible.
  • Participation is subject to rules & regulations available on the website.

Evaluation Parameters

Innovation in Design & Application 40%
Impact on Industry 30%
Sustainability 15%
Scalability/Future Potential 15%

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Stainless-Steel Excellence Awards, aimed at strengthening the connection between stainless steel manufacturers and their buyers, while promoting the material’s significance across various sectors. These awards will recognize and celebrate excellence in stainless steel applications and innovations, particularly among leading buyer sectors and their manufacturing achievements.

Large Enterprises: Companies with annual turnover exceeding ₹500 crore in the last financial year.

MSMEs or Small Business: Companies fitting within the Indian definition of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises i.e., investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed ₹125 crore, and turnover does not exceed ₹500 crore.

All nominations will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • Innovation and Creativity: 40%
  • Impact on Industry: 30%
  • Sustainability: 15%
  • Scalability/Future Potential: 15%

Yes, individuals can nominate themselves in the relevant categories.

No, a company can apply for up to two relevant categories. A separate application form must be submitted for each category.

Yes, if the innovation is relevant to multiple categories, it can be submitted separately with justifications for each category.

Once the participant registers on the portal with their personal/company email ID, they will receive a verification email with login credentials. The participant needs to click the link provided in the email to complete their registration and continue to the next stage.

Supporting documents must be provided to substantiate the entry. All the documents need to be provided in the format mentioned in the application form (screenshots, photographs, ppt, pdf, doc.).

No, the application form must be filled and submitted online through the application portal only.

Once a nomination is submitted, the nominee will receive an email containing a link to the application portal.

Yes, once you have registered with your email and password, you can log in multiple times before submitting your nomination to make changes as needed.

  • All nominations received will first be screened by the official third-party tabulators and then assigned to the screening jury for the first evaluation.
  • The shortlisted entries will then be evaluated by a jury comprising senior leaders from the industry.
  • The winners will be decided based on the evaluation of the Grand Jury as mentioned in the second point.

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The link for the Terms & Conditions has been included in the home page of the website. For your reference, please click on the Terms & Conditions to read them.

Yes, you can withdraw from the nomination process, whether you have nominated yourself or have been nominated by someone else. To initiate the withdrawal, you must inform the Award Management in writing by emailing the provided Email ID. This must be done at any time up to one week before the final Award ceremony, at the discretion of the Award Management.

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