Regency Leadership Awards 2025–26 recognises excellence; Smt. Vani Prasad, IAS, felicitates the Awardees!

Hyderabad, May 2026: 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

May 1, 2026

4:45 pm

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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.

Chef Sudha Kumar on being felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award, for his outstanding contribution to the profession at the Regency Leadership Awards 2025–26; today at Taramati Baradari, Hyderabad; as (L-R) Mohd. Fathe Khaleq, Chairman, Ummul-Qura Education Society, Regency College of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management & Nizam Group of Institutions; Chief Guest S. Vani Prasad, IAS Special Chief Secretary, Tourism, Culture & Heritage, Government of Telangana; Chef Sudha Kumar Award winning chef and author & worked in key roles in Andhra Pradesh Tourism and IHM Hyderabad; CMA Dr. Gaddam Naresh Reddy, Registrar of Osmania University; Prof. S. Jithender Kumar Naik, Officer on Special Duty to VC at Osmania University & Mr. Ramesh Kumar Reddy, Principal, Regency College; look on.

(L-R) Chef. Ramesh Yadav, Secretary, Chefs Association of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh of hotel Abode; Mohd. Fathe Khaleq, Chairman, Ummul-Qura Education Society, Regency College of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management & Nizam Group of Institutions; Sai Manish Raghavendra, Editor of Echo – 6th Sem BHMCT; CMA Dr. Gaddam Naresh Reddy, Registrar of Osmania University; Prof. S. Jithender Kumar Naik, Officer on Special Duty at Osmania University, Principal – Regency College; Mr. Ramesh Kumar Reddy, Principal, Regency College; Dr. Narendra Kumar Valaboj, Founder & Business Head of EDU iQ Global Services; Ex Principal of Regency and Group Head of Learning & Development at Green Park Hotels & Resorts; releasing Regency Annual Magazine ‘ECHO 2026 – Volume 22’; at the Regency Leadership Awards 2025–26; today at Taramati Baradari, Hyderabad.

Ms. Athiya Khan (3rd from Left), 6th Sem BHMCT; & Mr J. Sai Manish Ragahvendra (4th from Left), 6th Sem BHMCT; on being felicitated with the prestigious Ms. Regency & Mr. Regency awards respectively at the Regency Leadership Awards 2025–26; today at Taramati Baradari, Hyderabad; as (L-R) Mr. Rahul Martis, AARC (Alumni Association of Regency College) President, F&B Consultant and Food Blogger at Platgasm of India Pvt. Ltd; Chef Naveen Nagaraj, Corporate Chef of Tatva & Secretary of the Telangana Chefs Association; Mrs. K V Uma Bala, Head of Department – Placements & Room Divisions Operations – Regency College; Mr. Ekant Sabharwal, General manager of Hotel Golkonda & Mr. Ramesh Kumar Reddy, Principal, Regency College; look on.

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

Chef Naveen Nagaraj (4th from Left), Corporate Chef of Tatva & Secretary of the Telangana Chefs Association; presenting an award to J. Sai Manish Ragahvendra (3rd from Left), President – Editorial Committee – Runner Up – Best Club of the Year 2026 – 6th Sem BHMCT; as (L-R) Chef Cyril Clement, Head of Department – Culinary – Regency College; Mohd. Fathe Khaleq, Chairman, Ummul-Qura Education Society, Regency College of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management & Nizam Group of Institutions; Mr. Ekant Sabharwal, General Manager of Hotel Golkonda & Mr. Ramesh Kumar Reddy, Principal, Regency College; look on, at the Regency Leadership Awards 2025–26; today at Taramati Baradari, Hyderabad.

Mohd. Fathe Khaleq (7th from Left), Chairman, Ummul-Qura Education Society, Regency College of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management & Nizam Group of Institutions & Mrs. K V Uma Bala (6th from Left), Head of Department – Placements & Room Divisions Operations – Regency College; flanked by winners of various Awardees (L-R) Pratyusha Choudhary, Executive Member – Cuchillos Club – 2nd Sem BCTCA;V Vaishnavi, Executive Member, Cuchillos Club- 2nd Sem BCTCA; Johnson Vikas, Vice President, Cuchillos Club – 2nd Sem BCTCA; K Dileep, Executive Member, Cuchillos Club- 6th Sem BCTCA; A Sakina Khan, Student Coordinator, Cuchillos Club- 2nd Sem BCTCA; Joga Rao, Treasurer, Cuchillos Club, 6th Sem BCTCA; Chef Cyril Clement, Head of Department – Culinary – Regency College; K Prasanth, President, Cuchillos Club – 6th Sem BCTCA; Chef Naga Manikanta, Faculty Incharge – Cuchillos Club; B Sudheer, Secretary, Cuchillos Club – 6th Sem BCTCA, T N; T Nikhil, Content Creator, Cuchillos Club; Charan Teja, Executive Member, Cuchillos Club – 2nd Sem BCTCA; K Sanjay, Executive Member – Cuchillos Club – 2nd Sem BCTCA; Charvik, Joint Secretary – Cuchillos Club – 2nd Sem BCTCA; Chef Naveen Nagaraj, Corporate Chef of Tatva & Secretary of the Telangana Chefs Association; Mr. Ekant Sabharwal, General manager of Hotel Golkonda & Mr. Ramesh Kumar Reddy, Principal – Regency College; at the Regency Leadership Awards 2025–26; today at Taramati Baradari, Hyderabad.

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.

Conclusion

On this note, Mr. P. Ramesh Kumar Reddy, Principal, Regency College of Culinary Arts & Hotel Management; overwhelmed that Regency Annual Awards Ceremony is to recognize, motivate and encourage the legends of hospitality industry, alumni and the present students of Regency. He also thanked the faculty for nurturing and constant training, implementing innovative strategies, and setting new benchmarks for its competitors of PAN India Hotel Management Colleges.

The alumni passing out from this college are holding topnotch positions as General Managers, Executive best Chefs, and HOD’s with International Brands of Hotels. There is huge demand for Hotel Management and Culinary Arts Courses for students who have completed 10/10+2; the Students interested in Hospitality Sector, A Degree in Hotel Management will set groundwork for the future prospects. The skills that they learn during the course will help them to become a confident leader in all aspects of life. After completing Degree in Hotel Management /Culinary Arts job opportunities are endless globally. We are proud to be a renowned institution to mark the top Hotel Management College nationwide and been well recognized by Osmania University as well.