Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented the first-ever National Creators Award at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

The awards were given across 20 categories, including the best storyteller, the disruptor, celebrity creator, green champion, the best creator for social change, most impactful agri creator, cultural ambassador, best travel creator, swachhta ambassador, new India champion, tech creator, heritage fashion, most creative creator (male and female), the best creator in food category, the best creator in education and international creator award.

In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said that the award is an effort to recognise excellence and impact across domains, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education and gaming.

At the event, Prime Minister Modi presented awards to several social media influencers, including motivational speaker Jaya Kishori, American YouTuber Drew Hicks, and others.

• Jaya Kishori was presented the Best Creator for Social Change Award

• Kabita Singh (Kabita's Kitchen) was presented the Best Creator in Food Category Award

• Drew Hicks was presented the Best International Creator Award

• Kamiya Jani was presented the Favourite Travel Creator Award

• Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) was presented the Disruptor of the Year Award

• RJ Raunac (Bauaa) was presented the Most Creative Creator-Male Award

• Shraddha Jain was presented the Most Creative Creator (Female) Award

• Aridaman was presented the Best Micro Creator Award

• Nishchay was presented the Best Creator in Gaming Category Award

• Ankit Baiyanpuria was presented the Best Health and Fitness Creator Award

• Naman Deshmukh was presented the Best Creator in Education Category Award

• Jahnvi Singh was presented the Heritage Fashion Icon Award

• Malhar Kalambe presented the Swachhta Ambassador Award

• Gaurav Chaudhary presented the Best Creator in Tech Category Award

• Maithili Thakur was presented the Cultural Ambassador of The Year Award

• Pankhti Pandey was presented the Favourite Green Champion Award

• Keerthika Govindasamy was presented the Best Storyteller Award

• Aman Gupta was presented the Celebrity Creator Award

The winners, including three international creators, were decided after more than 1.5 lakh nominations across 20 different categories were received.

Subsequently, in the voting round, about 10 lakh votes were cast for digital creators in various award categories.

Source: India Today