AWARD CATEGORIES

Explore the diverse categories celebrating Odisha's digital creators

INSIGHT 2025 | Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Storyteller of the Year

For creators who craft compelling narratives that highlight Odisha's culture, traditions, or contemporary life.

A YouTube series exploring lesser-known Odia festivals or an Instagram account sharing daily life stories from rural Odisha.

Best Travel Influencer

For digital nomads and explorers showcasing Odisha's landscapes, heritage sites, and hidden gems.

A travel blog detailing road trips across Odisha's tribal regions or a vlog series on coastal destinations.

Best Food Creator

For culinary enthusiasts presenting Odia cuisine through recipes, food reviews, or cultural insights.

A cooking channel demonstrating traditional Odia dishes or a food critic reviewing local eateries.

Best Art Influencer

For artists and curators promoting Odia art forms, crafts, and visual storytelling.

An Instagram gallery featuring Pattachitra artworks or a blog discussing contemporary Odia artists.

Best Lifestyle/Fashion Influencer

For influencers blending Odia fashion and lifestyle with modern trends, promoting sustainable and cultural aesthetics.

A fashion influencer styling Sambalpuri sarees in contemporary ways or a lifestyle blogger highlighting Odia home decor.

Impact Creator of the Year

For individuals using digital platforms to drive social change, awareness, and community engagement in Odisha.

A content creator advocating for environmental conservation in Odisha or a campaign promoting Odia language preservation.

Guardian of Heritage Award

For creators preserving and promoting Odisha's rich cultural heritage through digital mediums.

A documentary series on traditional Odia crafts or a blog dedicated to Odia folklore.

Regional Influencer of the Year

For content creators amplifying regional stories, languages, and communities within Odisha.

A podcast discussing regional dialects or a video series on local festivals.

Cultural Ambassador of the Year

For champions of Odisha's traditions, arts, and heritage, bringing them to a broader audience.

An influencer promoting classical Odissi dance or organizing virtual tours of heritage sites.

Sambalpuri Icon of the Year

For promoters of Sambalpuri culture, including music, dance, and textiles.

A fashion blogger showcasing Sambalpuri attire or a musician integrating Sambalpuri rhythms.

Rising Star of the Year

For emerging creators making significant impacts with fresh perspectives and innovative content.

A newcomer gaining rapid popularity through unique storytelling or creative visuals.

Best Comedy Creator

For humorists delivering laughter through skits, stand-up, or satirical content.

A comedian producing viral Odia sketches or a satirical news show.

Best Music Creator

For musicians and composers innovating in covers, original compositions, and music production.

An artist blending traditional Odia music with contemporary genres or producing original tracks.

Podcast of the Year

For podcasters delivering engaging content through interviews, storytelling, or educational series.

A podcast exploring Odia history or discussing current social issues.

Excellence in Digital Journalism

For journalists and reporters showcasing fearless, innovative storytelling in digital news.

An investigative series uncovering local issues or a digital platform providing in-depth news analysis.

Digital News Leader

For pioneers setting benchmarks for credible digital reporting and mobile journalism.

A news outlet utilizing mobile platforms for real-time reporting or community-driven news initiatives.

Creator of the Year

For the ultimate content powerhouse inspiring audiences with quality, engagement, and innovation.

A creator consistently producing high-impact content across multiple platforms.

Global Odia Creator Award

For Odia creators making a significant impact beyond borders, bridging cultures worldwide.

An Odia expatriate sharing cultural content internationally or collaborating with global influencers.

Best Sports/Fitness Influencer

For creators who inspire strength, discipline, and wellness through fitness routines, sports achievements, or active lifestyle content.

A fitness reel series on bodyweight workouts at home, a YouTube vlog documenting marathon prep, or motivational content on overcoming physical limitations.

Best Digital Actor Creator

For performers who breathe life into characters, sketches, and cinematic reels across digital platforms with charm and versatility.

An Instagram series of monologues, short film-style skits exploring emotions, or humorous reels blending acting with trending audio clips.

Photographer of the Year

For storytellers who freeze time through their lens, capturing Odisha's people, places, and moments with visual poetry.

A photo essay on tribal life in Koraput, a candid street photography series from Cuttack, or surreal landscape captures from Satkosia gorge.

Best Online Gamer

For digital warriors and streamers who turn every game into a thrilling experience, blending skill, entertainment, and community engagement.

A live-streamed PUBG battle royale, a YouTube series decoding Free Fire hacks, or hilarious reaction reels from intense BGMI showdowns.