The 10th CII FACE Cold Chain Awards 2026 celebrate a decade of driving real, measurable impact in India’s cold chain sector, which is vital to food security, public health, and economic growth. This milestone edition recognises organisations, innovators, and individuals who have advanced infrastructure and initiatives to deliver tangible impact, transforming the cold chain landscape through technology, sustainability, and operational excellence. The awards honour those who are turning vision into measurable outcomes and shaping the future of India’s cold chain.

Why Participate?

Gain national recognition from CII FACE
Showcase innovations and success stories
Boost brand visibility and credibility
Network with policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts
Access media coverage and promotional opportunities
Get a chance to showcase your product or technology at the event, reaching key decision-makers and stakeholders in the cold chain industry

Recognitions

Participants and winners will enjoy exclusive recognitions, including:

Gold Award: Transformational Impact
Silver Award: Significant Impact
Bronze Award: Emerging Impact
Certificate of Recognition: Promising Initiatives
Special Mention: Unique Contribution

Award Categories

Driving Impact in Food Loss Reduction

Transformational Impact on Farmer & Producer Livelihoods

Operational Impact on Supply Chain Resilience & Reliability

Measurable Impact in Sustainability, Energy & Cost Efficiency

Scalable Impact in Innovation, Technology & Ecosystem Building

Past Award Jury

DR Ashok Dalwai

CEO, NRAA Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare Chairman Award Jury

Mr.Pawanexh Kohli

Former CEO and Chief advisor NCCD Co-Chairman Award Jury

Mr. S.K. Sharma

Managing Director, Global Agrisystem Private Ltd. Member-Award Jury

Prof. M. P. Maiya

Prof. Mech. Engineering, IIT Madras Member-Award Jury

Mr.B. Thiagarajan

Managing Director Blue Star Ltd Member-Award Jury

Dr.Satish Kumar

President & Executive Director AEEE Member-Award Jury

Mr. Rajesh Subramaniam

Managing Director, IDMC Limited Member-Award Jury

Evaluation Process

Rigorous multi-stage evaluation
Jury comprising leading industry experts and CII FACE representatives
Evaluation criteria include:
- Innovation & Technology Adoption
- Operational Excellence
- Sustainability & Environmental Impact
- Food Safety & Quality Standards
- Economic Efficiency
- Contribution to India’s Cold Chain ecosystem

How to Apply

🌐 Visit https://face-cii.in/cold-chain-awards
📝 Click on Apply Now & Fill the Form
📎 CII Team will reach out to you for next steps

Key Dates

📅 Entries Open: March 2026
⏰ Last Date for Submission 15th May 2065
🔍 Assessment Period: July-Sept 2026
🎉 Award Ceremony: November 2026