ITC’s Sunfeast Supermilk felicitates young achievers with SUPERKIDS Award 2023 !

 

ITC’s Sunfeast Supermilk felicitates young achievers with SUPERKIDS Award 2023 !

 Celebrates the strength and talent of extraordinary child prodigies from Tamil Nadu

 SUPERKIDS 2023 awarded to – Gukesh D representing Chess, Lydian Nadhaswaram representing 

music, Vinisha Umashankar representing science & innovation, Prasiddhi Singh representing 

environment and K Prisha representing Yoga

Chennai, March 9, 2023: Tamil Nadu has always been a melting pot of diverse talent. Several eminent 

personalities from the state gained global recognition with their extraordinary talent and willpower. 

Celebrating this strength in talent, ITC Sunfeast Supermilk ‘SUPERKIDS Award 2023’, is an endeavor to

celebrate, encourage and support exceptional young achievers from across the state. 

The first edition of ITC Sunfeast Supermilk ‘SUPERKIDS Award 2023’ was held at a glittering event at ITC 

Grand Chola. Mrs. Sneha Prasanna, the Brand Endorser, and Mr. Ali Harris Shere, Chief Operating Officer, 

Biscuits & Cakes Cluster, Foods Division, ITC Ltd., presented the trophies to the prodigies for their 

exceptional achievements in the respective fields.

The ‘SUPERKIDS 2023’ recognized prodigies from various fields who have made both the state & the 

country proud with their accomplishments. Gukesh D, best known as one of the youngest grandmasters 

in history, earned the Grand master title at the age of 12. In March last year, Gukesh became only the 

sixth Indian to break the 2700 Elo-rating mark, and the youngest Grandmaster from the country to do so. 

He recently defeated World Champion Magnus Carlsen. Lydian Nadhaswaram, a stellar musician who can 

play more than 20 instruments, represented India amongst 185 countries around the globe & won the 

CBS’ The World’s Best talent competition.

Vinisha Umashankar, an artist, a TEDx speaker, an innovator, and an environmentalist, is well-known for 

her innovation, the Solar Ironing Cart. She spoke at the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow. 

Prasiddhi Singh, a social entrepreneur and environmental activist, is the founder of the Prasiddhi Forest 

Foundation. At a tender age of 10, she is a Prime Minister National Child Awardee. Dr. Prisha K, youngest

yoga teacher known for her inspirational work in teaching yoga to visually impaired individuals, holds 

many ‘world’s first’ titles including youngest yoga teacher for blind certified by NCPCR central 

government, youngest most world record holder with 70 world records, youngest most honorary 

doctorate holder from USA and India, youngest author on yoga therapy, etc. 

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ali Harris Shere, Chief Operating Officer, Biscuits & Cakes Cluster, Foods 

Division, ITC Ltd. said, “It is important for children to be exposed to various fields while growing up and 

then basis their affinity, be encouraged to follow their pursuits. We believe that a strong foundation helps 

children learn, grow and excel. With this first edition of ITC Sunfeast Supermilk ‘SUPERKIDS Award', we 

embark on a journey to partner with children in their pursuit of excellence. The endeavor is to encourage 

children to dream big and pursue it with passion. Sunfeast Supermilk firmly believes in nurturing their 

potential. We hope our initiative also inspires other children to hone their skills and pursue their dreams.

Speaking on the occasion, versatile actor and Brand Endorser, Sneha said, “It gives me immense pleasure 

to be associated with ITC and Sunfeast. I strongly believe that it is very important to nurture and believe 

in one’s strengths. Accomplishments big or small need to be recognised and celebrated. ITC Sunfeast 

Supermilk’s ‘SUPERKIDS Award’ is a brilliant platform to recognise achievers for their talent and effort. It 

also serves as a platform to inspire and encourage many young talents to explore and hone their skills.” 

During the event, the prodigies were given a platform to share their journey of achievement. They spoke 

about the challenges they faced and what it took to pursue their dreams with dedication and passion. The 

awardees highlighted the importance of hard work, perseverance and a growth mindset in achieving 

success. The Superkids also emphasized on the constant support they received from their parents, 

highlighting the strength of upbringing that built their confidence and gave them a strong foundation.

The SUPERKIDS trophy awarded to the child prodigies is a symbol of recognition of their exceptional talent 

and dedication. Sunfeast Supermilk hopes to inspire more young achievers to pursue their dreams and achieve greatness.