Hyderabad : Regency College of Culinary Arts & Hotel Management, affiliated to Osmania University, hosted the prestigious Regency Leadership Awards 2025–26 today at Taramati Baradari, Hyderabad, marking a grand celebration of excellence in hospitality education and industry leadership.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Smt. A. Vani Prasad (IAS), Special Chief Secretary, Tourism, Culture & Heritage, Government of Telangana, and Guest of Honor CMA Dr. Gaddam Naresh Reddy, Professor of Commerce, Osmania University. Distinguished academician Prof. S. Jithender Kumar Naik also attended as Special Invitee.
The ceremony commenced with a welcome address, cultural performances, and felicitation of dignitaries. Principal Mr. P. Ramesh Kumar Reddy presented the Annual Report, highlighting the institution’s academic achievements, infrastructure development, inter & intra collegiate competitions and student success in national competitions.
Industry Recognition
Lifetime Achievement Award
The highest honour was conferred upon:
Chef Sudha Kumar – Renowned hospitality expert; former Joint Director, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation; former HOD (Food Production), IHM Hyderabad. Recognized for over two decades of contribution to hospitality education and industry development.
Grand Regent
Recognizes General manager & Area Vice President
Mr. Shrikant Wakharkar – General Manager & Area Vice President, South & West, Park Hyatt Hyderabad
Mr. Vishal Srivastava – General Manager, Taj Vivanta (IHCL)
Mr. Ekant Sabharwal – General Manager, Hotel Golkonda, Hyderabad
Chef Naveen Nagaraj – Corporate Chef, Tatva; Secretary, Telangana Chefs Association
Chef Ramesh Yadav – Executive Chef, Hotel Abode; Joint Secretary, Chefs Association of Telangana & AP
Elite Regent Awardees
Honouring excellence in HR leadership and organizational development:
Ms. Vaishali Shahi – Director HR, Park Hyatt Hyderabad
Ms. Sonia D’Cunha – Director HR, Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa
Ms. Kiran Preet Kaur – Multi-Property Director HR, Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre & Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad
Mr. Sujith Nambiar – Director HR, Taj Krishna
Mr. Ravikant Tiberwal – Director Finance, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre
Star Regent Awardees (Alumni)
Celebrating distinguished alumni achievements:
Mr. Rahul Martis – F&B Consultant, Plategasm OG India Pvt Ltd
Mr. Lakshmi Kanth – Director & Co-founder, Uni Planet Overseas Education
Mr. Mukesh Rachakonda – Assistant Sales Manager, ITC Kohenur
Chef Vijayalakshmi – Junior Pastry Sous Chef, luxury hospitality sector
Student & Institutional Highlights
The award honors exceptional individuals who have demonstrated excellence in hospitality, academics, and overall personality development.
Mr. Regency 2025–26: Mr Manish
Ms. Regency 2025–26: Ms Athiya Khan
Outstanding Club Performance for 2025-26
Winner: Cuchillos – Kitchen Club (Led by Prashanth Kadali- 6th sem BCTCA)
Runner-up: Editorial Club (Led by Sai Manish- 6th sem BHMCT)
These achievements highlight Regency’s strong industry-oriented training and competitive excellence.
Additional Highlights
The event featured vibrant cultural performances and the release of the annual magazine “ECHO 2026”, capturing the institution’s journey and achievements. The event was conducted with the support of Telangana Tourism, strengthening industry-academia collaboration.