Weave Media Presents
Telangana Government Authorized Awards for Hyderabad's Untold Stories
Recognise · Empower · Elevate
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“You Dream, We Weave”
Koppula Vasundhara — from ₹7,000 a month to building a media ecosystem.
Koppula Vasundhara
MD, Weave Media · Founder, Gurthimpu Foundation
Born into a lower-middle-class family, Vasundhara arrived in Hyderabad with one dream — to become an anchor. After a year of struggle with no backing, she took her first opportunity: a content writing role at ₹7,000/month. She climbed to Program Head at TV9, NTV, 6TV, and Navtej TV.
Despite discrimination due to her disability, she chose resilience — founding Weave Media as a platform for Persons with Disabilities and non-disabled dreamers alike. Today, Weave Media serves 300+ clients across government and private sectors.
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“Every person carries a dream. Our job is to make sure the world never silences it.”
— Koppula Vasundhara
300+
Clients
12+
Years
55+
Events
An Unforgettable Evening
More than an awards event — a platform for recognition, growth, and opportunities
Business & Exhibition Stalls
Showcase your products and services alongside a PMEGP Loan Mela with government scheme support, plus new product and startup launches on stage.
Upskilling & Inclusive Dialogue
Mentorship sessions for second-career growth, alongside panel discussions on the future of inclusive education, employment, entrepreneurship, health, and assistive technology.
Celebrity Moments & Networking
Special guest and celebrity appearances, food and entertainment, and powerful networking and collaboration opportunities across the ecosystem.
100+ Industry Leaders From
More than an Awards Event — A Platform for Recognition, Growth & Opportunities
The Faces Behind the Mission
Vasundhara Koppula
MD, Weave Media
Founder, Gurthimpu Foundation
Naredar Devulapally
Director
Gurthimpu Foundation
Simi
PR & Marketing, Pride of Hyderabad
Founder, Simi's World
The Jury
Jury to Be Announced
Our distinguished jury panel for Pride of Hyderabad 2026 will be announced soon. Follow us on social media for updates.
Our Advisory Board
Distinguished leaders guiding the Pride of Hyderabad mission
Mamidi Hari Krishna
Ex Director, Culture Department
Government of Telangana
Dr. Eppalapalli Ramesh
Founder & Chairman
EditPoint India
Srinivas Mohan Kanala
Co-founder
Leapstart AI School
Venkat Boora
Founder & CEO
Spryple
Krishnaveni Chenchu
Legal Advisor
Dr. R. Hafeez Basha
CEO
RTIH
Photos coming soon · Advisory board for Pride of Hyderabad 2026
Who Can Apply?
Season 5 marks a powerful milestone in the journey of the Pride of Hyderabad Awards — bigger, stronger, and more impactful, with participation from entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, social leaders, corporates, startups, NGOs, professionals, and future leaders. The event aims to celebrate excellence while creating opportunities for networking, branding, and business growth.
Eligibility
Selection Criteria
Nominees should have created a measurable impact, innovation, growth, social contribution, or excellence in their chosen field between 2020 and 2026.
Five Pillars of Excellence
Hyderabad's most distinguished honour — across every domain that shapes our city
Innovation & Future Leaders
Startups, tech innovators & tomorrow's pioneers
- Startups & young entrepreneurs
- AI, digital & women-led ventures
- Rural innovators & MSMEs
Social Impact & Inclusion
Champions of equity, community & change
- NGOs & disability rights activists
- Women empowerment & LGBTQIA+ leaders
- Community & rural development
Media, Arts & Digital Creators
Storytellers, creators & cultural voices
- YouTubers, podcasters & filmmakers
- Journalists, musicians & writers
- Social media creators & cultural artists
Business & Industry Excellence
Enterprises driving Hyderabad's economy forward
- Entrepreneurs, MSMEs & manufacturing
- Retail, hospitality & real estate
- Healthcare & sustainable businesses
Telangana Pride & Lifetime
Legends who shaped our city's soul
- 15+ years of exemplary service
- Senior social & veteran arts leaders
- Lifetime contributors & pioneers
Why Nomination Fee?
The nomination and evaluation fee helps support:
The fee also ensures serious participation and maintains the credibility and quality of the awards platform.
All nominations subject to verification · Winners announced at the ceremony
Selection Process
From nomination to the night of the awards
Nomination Submission
- Submit nomination form with profile details
- Share achievements, impact, photos, videos, social links, media coverage & supporting documents
Screening Process
- Eligibility criteria verification
- Authenticity of information
- Category relevance
- Contributions & achievements (2020–2026)
Jury Evaluation
- Independent jury from Business, Media, Social Impact, Government & Startup sectors
- Impact, innovation & uniqueness
- Growth, leadership & influence
- Sustainability & public reputation
Background & Public Presence Review
- Media presence
- Social media work & public feedback
- Organisational credibility
- Previous achievements & consistency
Final Shortlisting
- Top-performing nominees from each category will be shortlisted
Awards Announcement
- Selected awardees receive an official invitation to the Pride of Hyderabad Awards 2026 Ceremony
Jury decisions are final and based purely on merit, impact, authenticity, and overall contribution.
The Pride Advantage
Every recognition opens a door
Trophy & Certification
Receive an engraved award trophy with Telangana Government authorized certification.
Media & Digital Visibility
Feature across national and local media outlets with dedicated digital promotions.
Industry & Government Networking
Direct access to industry leaders, policy makers, and government stakeholders.
Brand Positioning
Strategic social media promotions and brand placements that elevate your market presence.
6-Month Free Membership
Complimentary six-month membership to both VMN & VIN Business Networks.
2-Minute Video Profile
A professionally produced video profile that circulates across digital channels.
CSR & Corporate Connections
Connect with CSR decision-makers and corporate partners seeking purpose-driven entrepreneurs.
Startup Ecosystem Exposure
Be seen by investors, incubators, and ecosystem builders across Hyderabad.
Spryple HR, Payroll & CRM
2 months of free subscription to Spryple HR, Payroll, and CRM services for your business.
Be recognized on Hyderabad's most prestigious stage
Quick Apply
Nomination Fees
Available Discounts
Four Seasons of Impact
A movement growing season by season
From Recognition to Ecosystem
3,600
Hackathon Ideas
21
Colleges
₹1L
Prize Pool
Season 4 transcended awards — building a full community platform. The Hideathon brought 3,600 ideas from 21 colleges competing for ₹1,00,000 in prizes. Support extended to PwDs, LGBTQIA+, tribal communities, and women — recognition as a right, not a privilege.
SDG-Driven Corporates
35
Corporate Contributors
8
SDG Categories
1
Foundation Founded
Season 3 aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, recognising 35 corporate contributors. The Telangana IT Department joined as partner. Most significantly, the Gurthimpu Foundation was formally incorporated — along with India's first PwD business incubator.
Recognizing Businesses
75
Contributors
50
PwDs in Workshop
11
YouTube Channels
Season 2 turned the lens to business — 75 contributors recognised for commercial impact with social conscience. GHMC came on board as a key partner. A landmark CultHub Workshop empowered 50 PwDs, and 11 of them went on to launch their own YouTube channels.
Celebrating Individuals
100
Changemakers
10
Categories
5
PwDs Supported
The debut season established what would become a movement — honouring 100 changemakers across 10 categories. Partnered with the Telangana Tourism & Culture Department and directly supported 5 Persons with Disabilities, making inclusion structural from day one.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with Pride. Be Seen. Be Remembered.
Our Promotional Reach
Social Media
Around 400 flyers will be posted throughout the event.
Media Appearance
1 Press Meet, 1800+ Website Coverages, 20+ News Telecasts, 15+ Print Media Coverages, 50+ YouTube Channel Coverages. All links will be shared.
Stalls & Photo Booth
Special stalls to display sponsors' products or services and a photo booth.
Print Materials
Logo placement on standees, backdrops, invitations, and award shields.
AV & Celebrity Bytes
Special AV plays on event day and exclusive celebrity bytes to promote sponsors' products or services.
Exclusive Slot for Product Launches
Special slots for product launches or announcements by chief guests and celebrities.
Ads in Special Booklet
A special booklet with stories of awardees will be distributed across Telangana to all government district offices with exclusive ad spaces for sponsors.
Note: Based on sponsorship slot and sponsor category, we will customise our promotional plan.
Interested in partnering with Pride of Hyderabad?
Become a SponsorEmpowering Through Purpose
Gurthimpu Foundation — transforming disability into possibility
Gurthimpu Foundation is a Section 8 organisation empowering Persons with Disabilities through entrepreneurship, employment, education, and rural livelihood programmes.
The DE-Hub — India's first PwD-exclusive business incubator — gives 19 PwD-led startups infrastructure, mentorship, and market access through a 4-month residential programme.
Season 1–2: DE-Hub launched, 5 PwDs in sustainable livelihoods
Season 3–4: 3 startups earning ₹25k–₹50k/mo · 29 students mentored
CSR Partnership
Support 19 PwD-led startups · 2026
CSR Funding
₹5 Lakhs
for 19 PwD-led startups
Scholarship
₹26,000
per beneficiary · 4-month residential EDP training
Partner Benefits
Tax Exemption
12A & 80G benefits
3-Month Branding
Print, electronic & digital visibility
Equal Branding
Alongside the Title Sponsor
Esteemed Guest
Honoured at the ceremony