In recognition of his outstanding contributions made to the metallurgical profession and industry; his dynamic leadership as the Managing Director of Asia's  first  and India's largest privately owned integrated steel plant Tata   Iron  and Steel Company Ltd; his clear vision and ingenuity, combined with sagacious  planning  and concerted efforts in shaping one of the most modern and cost- efficient steel making facilities in the world and being a conscientious   corporate  citizen committed to social welfare and the environment-AIMA   recognizes Dr Jamshed J Irani's undisputed role in transforming the future of Steel, as it enters the "Steelennium" and being a leader and manager par excellence.

Dr. Irani will receive this award from Shri Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, on September 12, at a special ceremony at 5.30 p.m Hotel Oberoi Grand, Kolkata.

Dr. Irani joins a select group of distinguished professionals who are being recognized this year for their outstanding achievements.

This year, three people have been recognized:

Established 45 years ago, the All India Management Association (AIMA) is the national apex body of the management profession in the country. With 61affiliated   Local  Management  Associations  & two Cooperating Associations abroad, AIMA stewards the promotion of the best management practices across Indian   business  and  industry. Its membership base includes over 30,000 professionals and  3,000  corporate   houses and institutions. AIMA  is represented  on  a   number of policy making bodies of the Government and on the Boards of Governors of all the Indian Institutes of Management. It also maintains  close  links   with  a  host of overseas bodies such as the Asian Association  of   Management  Organizations  (AAMO ), American Management Association,   the  Institute  of Management (UK), Australian Institute of Management   and ISC Foundation, Switzerland among others.