Women's Courage Celebrated at SecondAct × INK Women Awards 2025

The SecondAct × INK Women Awards 2025 celebrated women's reinvention over convention. Highlighting stories of resilience, the awards honored female trailblazers. Joined by influential figures, the event stressed on meaningful gender inclusion and innovation. The Ally Award was introduced, recognizing men promoting genuine gender equality.

The SecondAct × INK Women Awards 2025, held on August 3rd at PVR Home, Ambience Mall, was a tribute to women who choose to reinvent over conforming to societal norms. Co-curated by SecondAct and INK Women, the awards spotlighted resilient women and their allies, emphasizing purpose-driven achievements.

Founder Archana Dutta heralded the event's focus on gritty reinvention rather than conventional success. Honorees from various industries shared stories of breaking free from unfulfilling spaces and courageously starting anew. Notable figures, including Shweta Rajpal Kohli and Kirthiga Reddy, highlighted the transformative power of courageous reinvention.

This year marked the introduction of The Ally Award, recognizing men who genuinely promote gender inclusion. The event gathered over 100 change-makers and concluded with a powerful reminder from Lakshmi Pratury: rewriting one's story fosters broader cultural change. With sponsors like Narayana Health, the awards championed innovation, inclusion, and gender equality.

(With inputs from agencies.)