Hyderabad, April 2026: Marking World Creativity and Innovation Day, the Power Scarf Awards 2026 was held at Draper Startup House, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. bringing together a vibrant mix of women entrepreneurs, innovators, and ecosystem enablers from across Hyderabad. Conceptualized by M HerMaiden Store in association with the Telangana Innovation Cell (TGIC), the initiative stood apart in its intent.
Representing the innovation ecosystem, Sahil Suman, Lead -Marketing and Communication, Telangana Innovation Cell (TGIC)and Auszad Shaik, Vice President – Logistics and Supply Chain, Government of Telangana. The Program was also graced by *Ms. Shanthala Veigas, Senior Director, TiE Hyderabad*, where perspectives were shared on the importance of supporting women-led innovation.
For the first time in the city, the platform brought forward stories that often remain unseen—of women navigating time constraints, career gaps, approvals, and access challenges, yet continuing to build with originality and resilience, Said Sahil Suman, Lead -Marketing and Communication, Telangana Innovation Cell (TGIC)and Auszad Shaik, Vice President – Logistics and Supply Chain, Government of Telangana.
“Everyone builds. But only a few create paths for others. Those are the journeys that deserve to be seen,Said. Mr. Musharaf Hussain and Mr. Mubasshir Hussain, Managing Director of M HerMaiden Store. The Power Scarf Awards is part of the larger narrative of www.hermaidenstory.com and continues the spirit of honoring women through gr8M. This edition focused on recognizing women who are not just participants in their fields, but path creators—breaking stereotypes, redefining norms, and enabling others to follow, they added.
The evening was not just about recognition, but about reflection and direction. Through engaging interactions and conversations, Mentors including Vandana Sharma, Namrata Swargari, Sana Afreen, and Mitalee Agrawal highlighted the importance of original thinking, intellectual ownership, and the realities of building something meaningful as a woman today.
With an intimate gathering of around 60 participants, the awards ceremony created a space that went beyond networking—it became a room where experiences were shared, perspectives aligned, and new directions began to take shape.
The Power Scarf Awards stands as a reminder that while many build, only a few shape the path ahead—and those stories are now being brought to the forefront in Hyderabad.
