Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha Awards 2025
Inspiring Minds. Securing Futures.
Felicitating our trailblazers, the warriors and the champions shaping the future of our nation.
The Award ceremony honors and celebrates the dynamic efforts, and captivating presentations put forward by volunteering students, mentors and institutions during the year’s Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha initiatives.
Each of them have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to spreading awareness about digital risks among the general masses, the marginalized sections of society, and the remote areas of the nation.
Award Categories for the Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha Awards 2025
Teachers
Cyber Safety Mentors
Best Principal
Recognizes visionary leaders who motivate their teams, provide resources, and actively engage stakeholders in mass activities ensuring stakeholder involvement and impactful outreach.
Winner
Dr. Pravin Jadhav
Hon.Balasaheb Jadhav Arts,Commerce & Science College, Ale
Runner-up 1
Dr. Vikas Dhomne
J.M. Patel Arts, Commerce & Science College, Bhandara
Runner-up 2
Dr. Akhilesh Peshwe
Dharampeth M. P. Deo Memorial Science College, Nagpur
Best Teacher
Honors dedicated teacher coordinators who guide club officers, ensure performance reviews, and support members in achieving targets.
Winner
Prof. Vikas Chavan
Yashoda Technical Campus, Satara
Runner-up 1
Dr. Vachhani Harshita Vishal
Pratibha College, Chinchwad
Runner-up 1
Prof. Supriya Gaikwad
Pratibha College, Chinchwad
Runner-up 1
Prof. Ujwala Falak
Pratibha College, Chinchwad
Runner-up 2
Dr. Haridas Kharat
Shankarlal Khandelwal College, Akola
Institutions
Cyber Trailblazers
Best New Entry
Awarded to institutions that joined this year and delivered outstanding performance in achieving project objectives.
Patkar College of Arts, Science, & Varde College of Commerce & Economics
Winner
D Y Patil Agriculture & Technical University, Talsande
Runner-Up 1
Kamala College,
Kolhapur
Cyber Smart Club
Recognizes institutions excelling in educating their district about cyber safety via online YouTube contest as well as offline outreach achieved within timelines and process compliance.
Pratibha College of Commerce & Computer Studies
Winner
Rajarshi Shahu Mahavidyalaya,
Latur
J.M. Patel Arts, Commerce & Science College, Bhandara
Runner-Up 2Best Club Overall
Awarded to one of the top 10 second-round qualifiers who demonstrated exceptional leadership, exceeded expectations, and extended efforts beyond their region.
Yashoda Technical Campus,
Satara
KBC North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
Runner-Up 1
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur
Runner-Up 2
Club officers
Visionary Leaders
Best cyber warrior team
Recognizes the top 3 teams from Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat for outstanding performance in physical outreach and online engagement.
Winner
Sumit Sanjay Sapkal
Shankarlal Khandelwal College, Akola
Winner
Aniket Vijay Bhudke
Shankarlal Khandelwal College, Akola
Runner-up 1
Shravani Sawant
Pratibha College, Chinchwad
Runner-up 1
Om Jagtap
Pratibha College, Chinchwad
Runner-up 2
Mayur Vinod Bande
KBC North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
Runner-up 2
Nikhil Bhaskar Hire
KBC North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
Best President
Recognizes club president who went above and beyond by driving innovation and effectively led the program.
Winner
Dipu Singh
Pratibha College, Chinchwad
Runner-up 1
Adarsh Dongre
Yogeshwari Mahavidyalay, Ambajogai
Runner-up 2
Payal Yadav
Dr. D. Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College, Pimpri, Pune
Runner-up 2
Kiran Sanap
Yashoda Technical Campus, Satara
Best secretary
Based on efficiently managing communications, maintaining records, and assisting club officers in tracking achievements and timelines.
Winner
Trushna Gandhare
Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Nagpur
Runner-up 1
Pratiksha Pange
Rajarshi Shahu Mahavidyalaya, Latur
Runner-up 2
Shruti Chawake
J.M. Patel Arts, Commerce & Science College, Bhandara
Runner-up 2
Shruti Shirsat
VPM’s B. N. Bandodkar College of Science (Autonomous), Thane
Best Community Director
Honors exceptional leadership in planning and executing activities and engaging communities through impactful activities.
Winner
Pranali Pimpalkar
Shankarlal Khandelwal College, Akola
Runner-up 1
Shravani Kulkarni
Yogeshwari Mahavidyalay, Ambajogai
Runner-up 2
Revati Firke
KBC North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
Runner-up 2
Kaushik Musale
Gogate College of Arts, Science & Jogalekar College of Commerce, Ratnagiri
Best PR Media Director
Recognizes excellence in managing publicity and promoting activities on social media for impactful communication and visibility.
Winner
Pragati Thaware
Yogeshwari Mahavidyalay, Ambajogai
Runner-up 1
Batul Parawala
Pratibha College, Chinchwad
Runner-up 2
Vaishnavi Belange
Shankarlal Khandelwal College, Akola
Runner-up 2
Supriya Shinde
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur