The illustrious Hindustan Group of Institutions, a forerunner in the field of education, orchestrated the 4th edition of the Dr. K. C. G. Verghese Excellence Awards 2023 on Saturday 24th June 2023 at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. The Excellence Awards instituted in the loving memory of our Founder-Chairman, Late Dr. K.C.G. Verghese, honor and celebrate the achievements of eminent personalities across the Globe. In this 4th edition, 32 reputed personalities were honored for their accomplishments. The event was presided by Chairman HGI, Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese in presence of other dignitaries,  Dr. Elizabeth Verghese (Founder Chairperson),  Mr. Ashok Verghese (Vice President, HGI), Dr. Susan  Verghese  (Vice President, HGI), Dr. Annie Jacob (Director, KCG College of Technology) and Dr. Aby Sam (Executive Director, HGI).Mr. N. Ram, a prominent Indian Journalist and Director of the Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited was the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion after releasing the award brochure, Mr. N. Ram applauded the efforts of the Hindustan Group in equipping students for the ever-changing world and its efforts in encouraging accomplished personalities across sectors. "India, though provides meaningful access to all sections of society in terms of education, judiciary, and free speech has to do more to achieve excellence of high standards", said Mr. N.Ram. Congratulating the awardees he said, "Raise the bar by responding to the challenges and provide solutions for being honoured today”. Mr. T. S. Tirumurti, IFS (Retired)- Former Indian Ambassador United Nations in his felicitation address said “ The world is facing sustainability challenges to which no country is immune and battling them with traditional tools will become redundant. New India – Educated & Knowledge India should develop new tools, new solutions with scientific temper knowledge, global collaboration and empathy"

Ms. Michaela Küchler, Consul General- Federal Republic of Germany, the guest of honor, highlighted the Indo-German long history of cooperation in education, technological partnership and student research exchange. She placed on record the contribution of Hindustan Group in the bilateral exchange".

Dr. K.C.G. Verghese was a visionary leader who believed in his motto "TO MAKE EVERY MAN A SUCCESS AND NO MAN A FAILURE" and his contribution to the development of modern Indian thought through his educational and business philosophy is invaluable. He has been hailed as a progressive thinker who vociferously advocated the de-licensing of industrial production, initiated the Open Sky policy and was the prime mover behind the privatization of engineering education in Tamil Nadu. He was a staunch patriot and philanthropist with the view to commemorating his vision.

The K.C.G. Verghese Excellence Awards were initiated in the year 2009. The 4th edition of the award was conferred on 32 renowned personalities this year to recognize and honor their outstanding contributions that have made a difference to the society.

The awards were bestowed in recognition of the achievements and exceptional accomplishments of the dignitaries in their respective fields, across 8 categories. This year, stalwarts across different fields were awarded in the categories of Life Time Achievement, Academic Excellence, Research Excellence, Corporate Excellence, Community Development, Youth Icon, Sports Excellence and Outstanding Alumni.