DMA joined hands with Erehwon Consulting to organise the 4th Annual Award to recognize and reward corporates who have initiated Innovative HR Practices resulting into better business results. A record no of 82 initiatives from 42 corporate were received as entries to compete for the awards. Out of these, 8 companies were short listed. These companies showcased their achievements in the presence of a high profile jury chaired by Ms Anu Aga of Thermax. The function held on November 17, 2006 at hotel Le Meridien was attended by over 200 senior HR professionals. The first prize was awarded to Gillette for their unique initiative in placement of their workforce after their acquisition by Procter & Gamble. The runners up awards were won by Canon, JSW Steel and Shoppers’stop. The flagship event was coordinated by Mr. Sushil Baveja & Ms Celine George, Chairperson/ Co-chairperson of DMA Human Capital Committee. The jury comprised of Ms. Anu Aga, Mr. Ranjan Kapur, Mr. Rakesh Pandey and Mr. Ravi Boothalingam.