Hyderabad recently hosted a grand ceremony to celebrate the unwavering dedication of the healthcare community. The sixth edition of the Times Health Excellence Awards 2025 for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh transformed into a profound evening of gratitude, reflecting on the quiet courage that sustains lives daily.
A Night Dedicated to Healing Hands
Organized by Optimal Media Solutions, a part of The Times of India Group, and presented by Ramky Estates & Farms Ltd, the event at Park Hyatt Hyderabad was more than an opulent gathering. It resonated with the core values of service, sacrifice, and hope. The ceremony, with Pride Motors as the Luxury Car Partner and Gurus Universe as the Trophy Partner, served as a collective salute to the backbone of the region's healthcare ecosystem.
Beyond distributing trophies, the awards aimed to acknowledge a noble calling. It honored doctors, hospitals, and healthcare institutions across both states for their relentless commitment to quality care, ethical practice, and compassionate service.
Rigorous Recognition Across Categories
The awards celebrated excellence in a wide array of fields. Categories like Hall of Fame, Pioneer, Legend, Icon, Service Excellence, and Emerging Awards recognized both individuals and institutions shaping medicine's future. The selection process ensured credibility, with Avance Insights Pvt Ltd conducting a meticulous evaluation.
This process was supported by data from The Times Health Lifestyle Survey from September 2025. Key parameters like performance, quality, innovation, and patient impact formed the cornerstone, guaranteeing that every recognition was meaningful and truly merited. The platform highlighted path-breaking treatments and advanced technologies to inspire higher benchmarks in patient-centric care.
Dignitaries Emphasize Compassion in Medicine
The ceremony gained gravitas from the insights of distinguished guests. The Chief Guest, Retired Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana, delivered a powerful message on the human dimension of healing. He emphasized that while medicine is rooted in science, it is equally an art where compassion and a gentle word are as vital as any prescription.
Echoing this sentiment, another Chief Guest, T. Harish Rao, Member of the Legislative Assembly, spoke about the heightened respect for doctors in the post-pandemic world. He described the felicitation as a heartfelt tribute to their tireless service and urged the community to continue advocating for safer outcomes for mothers and children.
A heartfelt video message from celebrity guest Anupam Kher appreciated doctors for dedicating their lives to saving others, often sacrificing personal and family time. His words captured the silent sacrifices that define the profession.
Building Communities for Holistic Well-being
M. Nanda Kishore, Managing Director of Ramky Estates, explained their association with the awards, reflecting a shared philosophy of long-term well-being. He spoke about creating residential communities that nurture healthier living through open spaces, natural light, and green pockets, underscoring that well-being extends beyond hospitals into our homes.
As the evening concluded, the Times Health Excellence Awards 2025 stood as a powerful reminder. A reminder of resilience in crisis, compassion in vulnerability, and excellence driven by purpose. By honoring dedicated hearts and healing hands, the event reaffirmed faith in a profession that protects, heals, and uplifts society—one life at a time.
