AMP National Awards for Social Excellence 2025: Honouring India’s Changemakers and NGOs
Pune, 23rd June 2025: The Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) has announced the return of its prestigious National Awards for Social Excellence, aimed at recognising the country’s most impactful NGOs and social changemakers. The 5th edition of the awards will be officially declared on August 15, 2025, with nominations open until July 20, 2025.
“These awards were born out of the incredible spirit shown by NGOs and individuals during the pandemic,” said Aamir Edresy, President of AMP. “We launched the AMP National Awards to honour those who work tirelessly—often silently—for the betterment of society and the nation.”
Launched in 2021, the awards have since become a benchmark in acknowledging contributions to community development, nation-building, and humanitarian service. Last year alone, over 1,200 NGOs applied, with 100 NGOs and 100 individuals ultimately receiving recognition.
🏆 Award Categories
The awards are presented at both national and state levels across five categories:
Education
Employment & Livelihoods Assistance
Humanitarian Assistance
Minority & Human Rights Issues
Others
AMP will also be recognising emerging NGOs (less than 3 years old) this year for their promising efforts in grassroots impact, shared Mirza Mobin Beg, Head of AMP NGO Connect.
🔍 Selection Criteria
Nominees will be evaluated based on:
Number of lives positively impacted
Type and duration of projects (short-term initiatives vs. long-term centres)
Legal registration and government recognition
Ties with government or CSR initiatives
Response to emergency relief efforts (floods, droughts, pandemics, etc.)
Additionally, Special Jury Awards will be conferred on individual changemakers for extraordinary contributions.
🌟 Previous Awardees and Esteemed Guests
The 2024 awards ceremony was attended by dignitaries including Mariam Habib, Trustee of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, and Motahar Hosain, Chief Executive of Pataka Group. The event was moderated by Farooq Siddiqui, Head of AMP’s National Coordination Team.
💻 Apply or Nominate
Interested NGOs or individuals can submit applications at:
https://tinyurl.com/AMPNationalNGOAwards
All verified and shortlisted entries will receive an E-Certificate of Recognition.
