Sanjay Sethi of ShopClues receives IIT-BHU Alumni Excellence Award

NEW DELHI: Sanjay Sethi, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ShopClue, was felicitated with the Distinguished Alumni Award at the IIT-BHU Alumni Excellence Awards Ceremony for his entrepreneurial achievements.

Speaking on the achievement, Sanjay Sethi, Co-Founder and CEO of ShopClues said, “It is always a delight to be recognized for your work especially from your own University Alumni. IIT BHU holds a special place in my heart as it presented me an opportunity to learn from some of the brightest minds in the country. Now being acknowledged for my work by the same fraternity is gratifying.”

The 9th IIT BHU Alumni Excellence Award was held on the May 7, 2016 at the PHD Chamber of Commerce Hauz Khas New Delhi. The Institute IIT BHU (previously known as IT BHU and BENCO) is a 99-year-old institution of excellence that produced the largest number of graduates each year, amongst all IIT's. The Institute has a rich alumni tradition that not only gives back to the Alma mater but also helps in building active networks with city chapters across India and the rest of the world. Its nationwide Alumni Association AIBA, follows a decade long practice of honoring its senior members as well as its young achievers every year for their professional achievements.

This year, the Guest of Honor Professor Ved Prakash Chairman UGC graced the alumni award ceremony. The Award Ceremony comprised of 4 categories namely Life Time Achievement Awards, Distinguished Alumni Awards and Young Achievers Awards, and Jury's award. The panel recognized Sanjay Sethi from its 1993 batch in the distinguished alumni category.