India, Dec. 15 -- Entries are now open for the Sambad Corporate Excellence Awards 2026: Brands of Odisha. Pride of India. The last date for submission is January 20, 2026. Companies interested in applying can submit their entries through the website sambadawards.com.

An initiative by Sambad, the largest-read Odia daily, the awards honour Odisha-born brands that have expanded their operations beyond the state and made a mark at the national level.

Award Categories for 2026 A total of 15 awards will be presented across five categories. These include Brand of the Year in CSR, Large, Medium, Small, and Emerging or Start-up segments. Each category will have Platinum, Gold, and Silver honours.

An independent jury will evaluate the entries. ...