IIM Visakhapatnam Wins Three PRSI Awards at Dehradun
Visakhapatnam, 15 December 2025: The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIM Visakhapatnam) has been conferred with three prestigious awards by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), recognising the Institute’s excellence in skill development, digital communication, and the strategic use of social media.
At the PRSI Awards Ceremony held in Dehradun, IIM Visakhapatnam received the following honours:
Best Skill Development Programme – First Prize
The HP ELEVATE Leadership Development Programme, a collaboration between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and IIM Visakhapatnam, is a transformative initiative that has trained more than 500 officers across 19 batches.
E-Newsletter – Third Prize
IIM(V) Vibes is IIM Visakhapatnam’s quarterly newsletter that captures the Institute’s vibrant ecosystem of innovation, achievement, and collaboration.
Best Use of social media in a Corporate Campaign – Third Prize
The 30 People, 30 Ideas and 30 Transformation Stories campaign highlighted the inspiring entrepreneurial journeys of the 30 participants from the Post Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship programme, conducted in collaboration with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
The awards were received on behalf of the Institute by Mr. M. S. Subrahmanyam, Senior Superintendent (Admin & Stores), as the Institute Representative. The honours were presented by Smt. Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, Hon’ble Speaker of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, and Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, and former Union Minister of Education, Government of India.
The First Prize for Best Skill Development Programme reflects IIM Visakhapatnam’s strong commitment to capacity building and the delivery of impactful, industry-relevant skill development initiatives. The Third Prize for E-Newsletter acknowledges the Institute’s consistent and effective engagement with stakeholders through clear and meaningful communication. The Third Prize for Best Use of social media in a Corporate Campaign highlights the Institute’s strategic and innovative use of digital platforms to enhance outreach and public engagement.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. M Chandrasekhar, Director, IIM Visakhapatnam, said:
“Receiving three PRSI awards in a single year is a matter of immense pride for IIM Visakhapatnam. These recognitions reaffirm our commitment to excellence in skill development and to transparent, effective communication. I congratulate the entire team for their dedication and professionalism.”
He further added: “We are honoured that these awards were presented by such distinguished dignitaries. As a growing institution, we will continue to adopt innovative communication practices to strengthen our engagement with industry, academia, and society at large.”
These accolades further reinforce IIM Visakhapatnam’s position as an emerging centre of excellence in management education, seamlessly integrating academic rigour with impactful outreach and communication initiatives.
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