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Everything you need to know about nominating someone for The North Indian Awards 2026.
About the awards
A first-of-its-kind recognition platform curated by The North News. It honours individuals across North India whose excellence, achievement and impact have made a distinctive mark, whether or not they are well known.
Many people do outstanding work without ever being recognised for it, because recognition usually follows fame. TNIA looks for substance first: you don’t have to be famous to win an award, you just have to do something that matters.
There are 43 categories, spanning public service, healthcare, education, enterprise, technology, sports, arts, media, social work, culture and more. See them all on the Award Categories page.
Individuals who live, work or have made their impact in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Nominations
Anyone. If you know someone who has done something extraordinary, you can nominate them.
Yes. Self-nominations are welcome and are judged on the same criteria as any other nomination.
No. Nominating is completely free.
Yes. Submit a separate form for each person and each category. A person can be considered in up to two categories.
Tell us clearly what the person has done and why it is extraordinary: the work, the results, and who it has helped. Supporting material such as news articles, documents, photos or a video link helps the jury a great deal.
Nominations close on 20 November 2026 at 11:59 pm IST.
Submit the form again with the correct details and write “Updated nomination” at the start of the story. We will use the latest version.
Judging and results
Every nomination is evaluated by the seven-member jury on substance, distinction and impact, not on fame, position or popularity.
Shortlisted nominees will be contacted by the TNIA team before finalists are announced.
Finalists will be announced on 5 December 2026 and winners will be honoured at the awards ceremony on 18* December 2026 in Chandigarh.
Yes. The jury’s decision is final.
Know someone who has done something extraordinary?
Someone who has excelled in their field, created meaningful change or achieved something worth celebrating?
Nominate them for The North Indian Awards 2026 and help us discover the people who are shaping North India in their own remarkable ways.
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Nominations close 20 Nov 2026