Mumbai, – The Association of Business Communicators of India, a national body, hosted its 54th Annual Awards Nite in Mumbai on Friday 27th Feb 2015. The Association promotes excellence in Business Communications and the first awards nite was organized way back in 1960.
Pankaj Mudholkar, MD of Aakriti Promotions & Media Ltd. was conferred with the Communicator of the Year award for 2013-14. The Award was given on the basis of Pankaj’s meaningful contribution in the profession of both, Communication Leadership and an Iconic Figure in Corporate Communications.

The eminent Jury was headed by veteran PR consultant Mr. Roger Pereira amongst others.

Speaking on the occasion, Pankaj, said, “This recognition is for the hundreds of backroom boys in communication. They work tirelessly sacrificing their personal lives and are the stars behind the stars. I dedicate this award to my extended family members at Aakriti, my clients who believed in me and our associates including friends in media.”

Pankaj has been at the helm of revolutionizing and nurturing some of the largest brands in the country today. The humble journey in advertising for Pankaj began when he joined Shilpi Advertising after graduating from St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad. Post Shilpi, Pankaj moved to Trikaya, which subsequently became Grey Group and was instrumental in setting up the agency’s PSU & Government business at the national level. During his 23 years in Grey, he rose through the ranks to be a part of Grey Worldwide’s management committee.

Aakriti Promotions and Media Ltd. - Pankaj’s entrepreneurial venture, which began its journey in 2009 has been growing steadfastly as one of the foremost names, offering 360 degrees of communication. Aakriti enjoys a strategic partnership with APCO Worldwide, the Washington headquartered global corporate advisory conglomerate. Image building of several states and investment promotion has been the highlights of Pankaj’s professional journey. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab are few states, where he provided strategic inputs and created successful campaigns. He headed the core team that envisioned and crafted the first Investors Summit for Vibrant Gujarat 2003.

Pankaj has worked on campaigns that have won more than 20 international and national awards including Cannes, UNFPA and AD Club awards in all categories.

ABCI also felicitated Padmashree Mr. Ram Mohan, father of the Animation Industry in India and Dr. Ram Tarneja, former publisher of The Times of India besides other deserving professionals.