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Awards
Honors & Awards

The ATOAI Awards honor pioneers in Adventure Tourism champions of sustainability, safety, and responsible travel across India. These awards set the benchmark for excellence and inspire a future where adventure and conservation go hand in hand.

Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award for Promoting Adventure Tourism honors an individual whose long-standing dedication, passion, and vision have significantly advanced adventure travel, making it safer, more accessible, and widely celebrated.
Ruck Sack Tours Pvt. Ltd.
2023
Far Horizon Tours Pvt.Ltd
2024
Snowlion Expeditions Pvt. Ltd.
2017
High Places Management Pvt. Ltd.
2016
Ibex Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
2013
Capt Swadesh Kumar, Shikhar Travels India Pvt. Ltd.
2011
Awards
Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame is a prestigious honor that recognizes individuals or groups who have achieved extraordinary success, made significant contributions, or demonstrated exceptional excellence in their fields, leaving a lasting legacy.
Rajesh Ojha, Co-founder-Banjara Camps & Retreats Pvt Ltd.
2024
Shekhar Babu, Managing Director-Transcend Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
2023
Late. Akshay Kumar, CEO-Mercury Himalayan Explorations Ltd.
2017
Tejbir Singh Anand, Managing Director -Holiday Moods Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
2017
Mohan Tickoo, Managing Director-Kash Venture Travels Pvt. Ltd. (KVT)
2016
Vaibhav Kala, Managing Director-Aquaterra Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
2013
Ajeet Bajaj, Managing Director-Snowleopard Adventure Pvt. Ltd.
2010
Mr. Sheikh Bashir, Managing Director-Sea & Sky Travel India Pvt. Ltd.
2009
Mr. David Singh, Managing Director -Eco Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
2006
Late. Akshay Kumar, CEO-Mercury Himalayan Exploration Ltd.
2006
Captain Swadesh Kumar, Managing Director- Shikhar Travels India Pvt. Ltd.
2004
Rauf Tramboo, Chief Executive Officer- Highland Journeys Adventure
2025
Awards
Hall of Honor
A Hall of Honor is a prestigious recognition that celebrates individuals or groups who have made outstanding and lasting contributions in a particular field, organization, or community
Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal, SM, VSM
2024
Arvind Singh, Former Secretary, Ministry of Tourism
2023
Awards
Friend of Adventure
This award has given exceptional contributions,Associations & States to the field of adventure and eco-travel.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board
2023
Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs Government of Punjab
2023
Bihar State Tourism Development Coporation
2023
Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
2023
Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation
2023
Awards
Trailblazer Awards
This award has given in recognition of pathbreaking new adventure tourism products.
Jumping Heights (Jumpin Advs. Pvt. Ltd.)
2023
Sky Waltz (E-Factor Tourism Pvt. Ltd.)
2023
Journey to Ladakh
2023
Duia Trailblazers
2023
Goforth Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
2024
Adventure Sports Cover 360
2025
Awards
Awards of Excellence
Awards of Excellence are prestigious recognitions given to individuals, organizations, or businesses that demonstrate outstanding performance, innovation, and commitment to excellence in their respective fields
Alpine Nature Beyond Pvt. Ltd.
2024
Infinite Journeys Pvt. Ltd.
2024
SAHAS @ Ramoji Adventure
2024
ChaloHoppo Pvt.Ltd.
2024
Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education and Environmental Study
2024
Awards
Sustainability Champion
A Sustainability Champion is an individual, organization, or leader who actively promotes and implements sustainable practices to protect the environment, drive social responsibility, and support economic well-being.
GHE Impact Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
2023
Awards
Best Practices & Excellence In Adventure Tourism
Best practices and excellence in adventure tourism refer to the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and customer experience in adventure-based travel.
Skywaltz (E-Factor Adventure Tourism (P) Ltd.)
2024
Gurpreet Singh Dhindsa
2025
Awards
Best Adventure State Award
This award recognises a state that has consistently strengthened adventure tourism through infrastructure, safety, and diversity—from mountains to coastlines
Maharashtra Tourism
2025
Awards
ATOAI Spirit of Adventure Award
The Spirit of Adventure Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional courage, resilience, and leadership in exploration and outdoor pursuits.
Nahida Manzoor
2025
Zeeshan Mushtaq
2025
Awards
ATOAI Explorer Award
The Explorer Award recognises organisations that open new horizons through curated, experience-led journeys
Clubside Tours & Travels
2025
Awards
ATOAI Responsible Adventure Tourism Award
In recognition of outstanding contributions to responsible, sustainable, and community-driven adventure tourism.
Kalandi Adventures (Praveen Singh Sangar)
2025
Awards
Best Emerging Adventure Destination Award
In recognition of outstanding growth and promise as an emerging adventure tourism destination.
Anini-Department of Tourism (Arunachal Pradesh)
2025
Awards
ATOAI Adventure Tourism Leadership Award
In recognition of exceptional leadership and transformative contributions to the adventure tourism industry.
Akshay Shah
2026
Saikat Biswas
2025
Jitendra S Rathore
2025
Rudra Bhanu Solanki
2025
Jackson Peter
2025
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