KWAA- Karnataka Women Achievers Awards established in 2018 aims to bring forth the achievements and accomplishments of women across the state of Karnataka. Women who have excelled in various chosen arenas of choice. Women who dare to surpass and exceed all standards and limits of expectations. These awards not only recognise prominent achievers, but make an arduous attempt to bring the unknown, unsung woman to the forefront from all spheres of society, with no bias. These unparalleled and veritable awards are fair and transparent, the sole purpose is to empower women across the state and recognize their achievement. Who can nominate? If you are an achiever, a woman of success and substance then you will deem yourself suitable and deserving to be recognised in any one of the 20 categories. You are eligible to apply for yourself or on behalf of family or acquaintance (could be your mother, wife, sister, mother-in-law, cousins, colleagues or friends) if you are 18 years or above in age. Entries in multiple categories are allowed. Categories - 1. Leadership Award 2. Youth Icon Award 3. Entrepreneur Award 4. Literary Award 5. Outstanding Environmental Changemaker 6. Outstanding Influencer/Blogger 7. Professional Women Achiever Award 8. Differently Abled Women Achiever Award 9. Senior Citizen Achiever Award 10. Amazing Mother Award 11. Excellence in Film 12. Excellence in Television 13. Excellence in Radio 14. Excellence in Journalism 15. Excellence in Fashion 16. Excellence in Sports/Fitness 17. Excellence in Agriculture 18. Excellence in Art & Culture 19. Excellence in Social Service 20. Lifetime Achievement Award