Real Heroes Award, is a social initiative by CNN-IBN in collaboration with Reliance Industries,[1] instituted in 2008 to honour Indians for their contribution to society.
The objective of recognising the ordinary citizens who have devoted their lives towards shaping a better society.
The first annual ceremony was in 2008, and featured 24 awards.
The selection process involves a panel of judges checking quoted events, persons and places.
Ordinary People Extraordinary Service Honouring unsung heroes every year, the award acknowledges the service of people in diverse fields including: