Awards Ceremony Overview
The Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists – Nagpur City Branch (ISA–NCB) organised a prestigious Awards Ceremony to recognise outstanding achievements, dedicated service, academic excellence, and public awareness initiatives carried out during the branch tenure.
These awards, instituted through the generous support of patrons, senior members, and past presidents of the branch, reflect ISA–NCB’s commitment to honouring professional excellence and lifelong contributions to anaesthesiology and community service.
Lifetime Achievement & Professional Excellence Awards
Mrs. Kamalabai Deshpande Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
- Sponsored by: Dr S K Deshpande, Senior Anaesthesiologist & Past President, ISA–NCB
- Awarded to: Dr Vidula Kapre, Senior ISA Member & Past President, NCB
- Citation: For her remarkable and sustained contributions to the growth and service of the society
- Introduction by: Dr Shubada Deshmukh, Past President, ISA–NCB
Dr. A. A. Ghosh Memorial Cham’s ISA–NCB Professional Excellence Award
- Sponsored by: Dr C S Cham
- Awarded to: Dr Naresh Tirpude, Ex Professor & HOD, Department of Anaesthesia, GMC Nagpur
- Citation: For exemplary professional excellence and academic leadership
Academic & Professional Merit Awards
Smt. Sushila Sathe Memorial Award for Academic Excellence
- Sponsored by: Dr Rashmi Deshpande
- Awarded to: Dr Kiran Wyawahare, Past President ISA–NCB & Special Executive Member (2024–25)
Dr. B. M. Rajurkar Sponsored ISA–NCB Private Practitioners Forum Annual Award
- Awarded to: Dr Dilip Bhambani
- Citation: For dedicated contribution to private anaesthesia practice
Public Awareness & Member Engagement Awards
Mrs. Sindhu Ingale Award for Best Public Awareness
- Sponsored by: Dr Anjali Bhure, Past President ISA–NCB & Past Vice President ISA National
- Awarded to: Dr Ravi Mundhada
Prestige Nursing Home Most Active Member Award
- Sponsored by: Dr Anil Jain
- Awarded to: Dr Karuna Gaikwad
Academic Debate Competition Awards
Dr. Hema Mankeshwar Sponsored Annual Debate Competition
- First Prize: Dr Shital Dalal
- Second Prize:
- Dr Soma Cham
- Dr Devayani Thakur
Key Highlights
- Recognition of lifetime service and leadership
- Awards across academics, professional excellence, and public awareness
- Strong patron and senior member support
- Encouragement of academic debate and member engagement
- Celebration of sustained contributions to ISA–NCB
