Indo-American Press Club to Honor Distinguished Leaders at IMC 2026 in Cincinnati
By: 600005 On: Oct 14, 2026, 2:03 AMAjay Ghosh
CINCINNATI, OHIO – The 11th Annual International Media Conference (IMC 2026), organized by the Indo-American Press Club (IAPC), will bring together an impressive gathering of journalists, diplomats, elected officials, media executives, authors, and community leaders from around the world from October 16-18, 2026, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Cincinnati Sharonville, Ohio. The conference is expected to serve as a major global platform for discussions on journalism, media innovation, artificial intelligence, ethical reporting, and diaspora engagement.
A highlight of IMC 2026 will be the prestigious IAPC Awards Gala, recognizing exceptional achievements in public service, community leadership, literature, healthcare, philanthropy, business, and social impact.
Distinguished Guests and Speakers
The conference will feature participation by prominent dignitaries and leaders, including:
- Greg Landsman, U.S. Congressman
- Aftab Pureval, Mayor of Cincinnati
- Neeraj Antani, Former Assemblyman, Ohio
- Mathew Samuel, internationally recognized investigative journalist
- Meera Nair, acclaimed actress and media personality
along with leading journalists, publishers, editors, and media professionals from North America, India, Europe, and the Middle East. [globalnet.news], [mathrubhumi.com]
IMC 2026 Award Honorees
The conference will recognize an accomplished group of awardees whose contributions have created lasting impact across multiple sectors. Award recipients include:
Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Dr. Meher Medavaram
- Dr. V.K. Raju
- Mr. Roy Ratnavel
- Mr. Muthu Mudaliar
- Dr. T.S. Vineeth Bhatt
- Dr. Subash Razdan
Women's Empowerment & Literary Excellence Award
- Dr. Sunita Reddy
Community Service Awards
- Dr. Sunita Polepalli
- Jay Bedi
- Pramod Jhaveri
Most Impactful Book on South Asians Award
- Dr. Mubin Syed
Karmashreshta Award
- Sajan Varghese
Excellence in Leadership Award
- Dr. Sujeet Punnam
Leadership Perspectives
Welcoming delegates to Cincinnati, Dr. Satheesh Kathula, Chairman of the Indo-American Press Club, emphasized the conference's mission of advancing excellence in journalism and strengthening global connections among media professionals.
“IMC 2026 reflects our commitment to bringing together journalists, thought leaders, and community builders from across continents to foster meaningful dialogue, professional collaboration, and responsible journalism in an era of unprecedented media transformation.”
Meena Chittilapilly, President of IAPC, highlighted the significance of recognizing individuals whose accomplishments extend far beyond their professional success.
“Our awardees represent the very best of leadership, service, innovation, and community engagement. Their achievements inspire future generations and demonstrate the positive impact that dedicated individuals can make across society.”
A Celebration of Excellence
The IMC 2026 Awards Gala on October 16th and 17s is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of Indian-origin media professionals in North America, celebrating leaders who have distinguished themselves through lifetime achievement, community service, healthcare innovation, philanthropy, literature, business leadership, and public service. The event will further strengthen IAPC's mission of promoting journalistic excellence while honoring those who have made extraordinary contributions to society.