Akshaya Awards 2025: A Grand Showcase of Malaysian Indian Culinary Talent

The Akshaya Awards 2025, organized by the Malaysian Indian Chef Association (MICA), was a night to remember, honoring chefs who have made indelible marks on Malaysia’s culinary landscape. As a media partner, Eatery Malaysia was thrilled to capture the moments of triumph, showcasing the winners who have truly redefined culinary artistry.

Let’s celebrate the stars of the evening:

• Akshaya My Mentor Chef Award 2025: Late Chef P. Shivakumar

• Akshaya Entrepreneurship & Expansion Award 2025 (Male): Chef Naressh Balakrishnan

• Akshaya Entrepreneurship & Expansion Award 2025 (Female): Chef Larissa Low Kim Mon
• Akshaya Entrepreneurship & Expansion Award 2025 (Young): Chef Kumar Mahathvan
• Akshaya Most Outstanding Indian Cuisine Chef: Chef S. Rram Kumar
• Akshaya Most Outstanding Pastry Chef: Chef Ganapathy Thiagarajan
• Akshaya Young Rising Star: Chef Arvind Jeyaratnam
• Akshaya Most Outstanding Culinary Student: Vikneswaran Nasam
• Akshaya Most Outstanding Chef Award (10 – 15 Years Experience): Chef Prasath Sivam
• Akshaya Most Outstanding Chef Award (16 – 20 Years Experience): Chef Aravinthan
• Akshaya Most Outstanding Chef Award (21 – 25 Years Experience): Chef Sargunan Naidu Sundararaju
• Akshaya Most Outstanding Chef Award (26 – 30 Years Experience): Chef Partiben Muniandy
• Akshaya Most Outstanding Chef Award (31 – 35 Years Experience): Chef Valmurugan Subramaniam
• Akshaya Most Outstanding Chef Award (35+ Years Experience): Dato Chef Pari Subramaniam
• Akshaya Lifetime Achievement Award 2025: Chef Logarajah Sinnappu

• Malaysian Indian Chefs Association President Award 2025: Late Mr. Thiagarajan & Mrs. Pritum Kaur
• Akshaya Celebrity Chef Award 2025: Chef Kalidevan Murugaya
• Akshaya Most Outstanding Butcher Chef 2025: Chef Pandian Jayabalan
• Akshaya Innovative Chef Award 2025: Chef Vasan Angalan

• Akshaya Culinary Achievement Award 2025: Chef Devia Nathan Gnanapragasam, Chef Murugan Balakrishnan, Chef Poobalan Suppiah, Chef Anandan, Chef Moses Englu

The awards night was not only a celebration but a powerful statement of culinary excellence and heritage. MICA’s efforts to spotlight and support chefs at every stage of their careers truly elevate the industry, driving innovation and inspiring future generations of culinary creators. Eatery Malaysia applauds all the winners for their well-deserved recognition and looks forward to seeing their continued impact on the food scene!