Apr 25 & 26 | 10:30 AM – 6 PM | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

Exhibition | Award Ceremony | Conferring Honorary YPS | Conferring Service Awards | Honoring Distinction Holders

Program:
Wildlife Slideshow: The Pantanal – Land of the Jaguar by Dr Ajit Huilgol, 25 Apr 2026, 3:00 PM
Award Ceremony: 26 Apr 2026, 11:00 AM onwards
Followed by: Conferring Hon YPS, Conferring Service Awards, & Honoring Distinction Holders

Salon Chairperson: Anitha Mysore
Salon Secretary: Kakade M S

HONORARY YPS

The Honorary YPS by Youth Photographic Society is conferred to individuals in recognition and appreciation of their exceptional contributions towards the promotion of the Art of Photography and their dedicated service to the fraternity of photographers

The YPS Executive Committee is happy to announce the Honorary YPS recipients for 2024 and 2025

HONORARY YPS – 2024
Mr Krishnamurthy G S (LM-002)
Mr Vimal Parmar

HONORARY YPS – 2025
Mr Prema Kumar B P
Mr Venkataraman M L (posthumously)

YPS Service Awards

Service Award is in recognition of our Member’s superior dedication and outstanding service to the club. Their tireless efforts and passion for excellence have made a significant impact on our organisation.

The YPS Executive Committee is happy to announce the recipients of YPS Service Award for 2024 and 2025

YPS Service Awards – 2024
Niladri Venkataramana Bhattar (IM-0702)
Venkatesh B S (LM-312)

YPS Service Awards – 2025
Thejas K R (LM-198)
Gopinath Guptha (LM-362)

Chief Guest: Ms Shruti
_{(Pat Pat Pataki Shruti)
RJ, BIGFM 92.7 & Holistic Healer}

About her radio journey
RJ Pataki Shruti is a leading radio host, TV presenter, speaker, and holistic healer, known for Bengaluru’s top morning show Pataki Mornings on 92.7 Big FM. Beyond entertainment, she drives social impact—championing menstrual hygiene, disaster relief, citizen–authority initiatives, and pandemic support. Her initiatives like Traffic Tuesday and BIG STARTUP have created real change, earning national recognition.

About Shrunique by Shruti
Founder of Shrunique by Shruti, she promotes holistic wellness through manifestation workshops, energy healing, and mindful living, along with curated spiritual products for personal growth and balance.

Awards & Recognition
Recipient of multiple honors including Bengaluru Traffic Ambassador, IRF Best RJ, Karnataka Women Achievers Award, and national recognition from the Prime Minister for BIG STARTUP, along with several entrepreneurship and media awards (2017–2026)

-YPS Executive Committee