IRPRA 40 Under 40 Unveils Power-Packed Jury for 2026 Edition

IRPRA 40 under 40 announces its distinguished jury panel featuring top PR leaders, ahead of the January 10, 2026, virtual awards.

IRPRA 40 Under 40 Unveils Power-Packed Jury for 2026 Edition
Lucknow : India’s Regional PR Awards (IRPRA) 40 under 40 has announced the highly distinguished jury panel for its fourth annual edition, set to take place virtually on January 10, 2026. The awards are dedicated to recognizing and honoring the most promising PR professionals from regional India whose dedication continues to elevate the communication standards across the nation.
The registration window for participants is currently open, and due to high demand, the final deadline for the nomination process has been extended until December 25th.
The credibility and prestige of the IRPRA 40 under 40 are significantly bolstered by its esteemed panel of judges, comprising some of the most prominent figures from public relations, journalism, and corporate communications.
The 4th edition’s jury features an impressive lineup of industry veterans, including:
Ameer Ismail, Former President, Lintas Live
Tilak Amitava Chowdhury, Marketing and Communications Lead, India
Kavita Lakhani, Communications Consultant
Jyotsna Dash Nanda, AVP, Corporate Communications, DS Group
Samir Kapur, Director at Adfactors PR
Bhaskar Majumdar, Head - Marketing Communication, CSR and Digital, Egis - India and South Asia
Ujjawal Punmiya, Head - Marketing and Corporate Communications, NSDL
Krishma Solanki, Director Corporate Communications, Publicis Groupe
Also joining the panel are experts like Archana Muthappa, CJ Singh, Tanmana Rath, Sudeep Purkayastha, Mrinall Dey, Krishna Mohan Tiwari, and Smita Srivastava. This diverse and experienced panel ensures a rigorous and fair evaluation process, guaranteeing that only the most deserving regional talent is recognized for their ceaseless efforts in the communications sector.