~ The awards ceremony was graced by renowned Bengali actor, Abir Chatterjee, along with esteemed dignitaries and prominent personalities from diverse sectors ~
30th May 2025: BIG FM, one of India’s leading radio networks, successfully hosted the third edition of the BIG IMPACT AWARDS Kolkata, honouring exceptional industry leaders and their remarkable contributions to the city. Celebrating excellence across diverse sectors, the event recognised businesses that have set new standards in disruption and social impact. Held at Vivanta, the evening was further elevated by the presence of acclaimed actor Abir Chatterjee, who joined as a special guest.
The evening began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, a symbolic gesture of progress and new beginnings. What followed was a showcase of extraordinary accomplishments, as industry veterans and dignitaries took the stage to present the BIG IMPACT Awards. These honours were bestowed upon businesses and individuals whose visionary efforts have left a meaningful and lasting impact on society. Staying true to the awards’ philosophy of ‘Recognizing Unconventional Excellence,’ each winner was presented with the prestigious BIG Impact Trophy, symbolizing their commitment to progress, innovation and leadership.
The event was further graced by an illustrious gathering of esteemed guests from across domains, including celebrated personalities like Sudipa Chatterjee, Churni Ganguly, Rooqma Roy, Shruti Das, Souraseni Maitra, Basabdatta Kar, music composer Indradeep Dasgupta, and noted chef Rongon Neogi. Also in attendance were respected dignitaries Debashis Kumar (MLA & Mayor-in-Council) and Partha Bhowmik (MP), who lent their presence to applaud the entrepreneurial spirit of Kolkata.
Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Kumaran, COO, BIG FM, said, “The third edition of the BIG IMPACT AWARDS Kolkata marked a powerful tribute to flourishing enterprises. Staying true to our commitment to honour distinctive business leaders, the awards recognized their vision in driving meaningful change. At BIG FM, we believe that acknowledging resilience today paves the way for the trailblazers of tomorrow. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional achievements and unwavering dedication.”
The BIG IMPACT AWARDS Kolkata was supported by a distinguished lineup of partners including LTK Industries as the Fashion Partner, while TATA Curvv and Saini MG Motor Kolkata joined as the Automobile Partner and Driven Partner respectively. Krishna Chandra Dutta (cookme) Pvt Ltd. was the Associate Sponsor; the event also saw support from Suzuki as the Ride Partner and GlenGrant as the Celebration Partner.
Check out the complete list of winners below:
Sr No. | Award Category | Awardee Name |
1 | BIG Impact Creator in the Category of Strategic Marketing | Mr. Tapan Pattanayak |
2 | BIG Impact Creator in the Category of Best Hair Replacement Centre | Soham Chakraborty- Chairman; Sayak Chakraborty- CEO; Sudipto Ghosh- Co- Founder; Suman Ghosh- Co Owner |
3 | BIG Impact Creator in the Category of Most Innovative Campaign During Durga Puja 2024 | Mr. Ajay Bharadwaj- Zonal Business Head – East WNE, Mr. Niladri Chatterjee, National Head – Trade Marketing; Mr. Bhairab Singh, Branch Head – Kolkata; Mr. Amrit Rudra Paul, Trade Marketing Manager – West Bengal |
4 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Most Trusted Real Estate Brand in Bungalow Category in West Bengal | Mr. Souvik Kuila – Managing Director, Mr. Saroj Kumar Giri- Chairman |
5 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Most trusted Sweets Brand in Desert Category in Kolkata | Mr. Phani Bhusan Roychowdhury – Founder Director, Mr. Tapan Roychowdhury – Director, Mr. Swapan Roychowdhury – Director |
6 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Most Trusted Hospital for Excellence in Neurosurgery in North Kolkata | Ms. Soma Chakraborty |
7 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of West Bengal’s Most Trusted Pest Control Brand, known for Best-in-Class Service. | Mr. Parijat Mullick |
8 | BIG Impact Creator in the Category of Most Trusted & Best Quality Bengali Cuisine Restaurant in Kolkata |
Mr. Ranjan Biswas |
9 | BIG Impact Creator in the Category of Emerging Tech in Industrial Automation & machinery manufacturing | Mr. Arindam Mukherjee |
10 | BIG Impact Creator in the Category of Most Trusted & Best Quality Biriyani Cuisine Restaurant and Caterers in Kolkata | Mr. Anirban Das |
11 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of West Bengal’s Most Trusted Pizza Brand, with dine-in excellence. | Mr. Debashis Maity |
12 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Emerging Tech in Carbon Emission Reduction in Automobiles | Mr. Arindam Mukherjee |
13 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Premium Affordable Housing at Southern Bypass – Kolkata | Tanoy Banerjee Designation – CSO Atri Group |
14 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Best literary publisher | Mr. Sankar Mondal and Mr. Diptangshu Mondal |
15 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Best University in Eastern India | Dr. Himangshu Sekhar Maji, Dean Academic, JIS University and Dr. Atanu Kotal, Dy. Registrar, JIS UNIVERSITY |
16 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Best Institute for Multimedia & Design in Eastern India | Tamal Majumder |
17 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Entrepreneurship and Social Impact Excellence | Keya Biswas |
18 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Rising Star in Construction & Design | Mr. Dipankar Roy |
19 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Cakes & Confectionery | Ms. Nadia Cassam |
20 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Most trusted Hospital in Kolkata | B P Poddar Hospital and Medical Research Ltd |
21 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Popular Healthcare Influencer of the year | Dr. Narayan Banerjee |
22 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Media Communications and PR | Mr. Indranil Roy |
23 | BIG Impact Creator in the category of Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development | Ms. Ananya and Mr. Amitabha Bhattacharya |