Aditya Birla Group Awards 2015: Unifying Legacy, Innovation, and Emotion

Flag dancers at Aditya Birla Group Awards 2015 representing group companies — branding, event choreography, creative direction
CONTEXT

The Aditya Birla Group Awards for Outstanding Achievement had long celebrated excellence within the Group. But in 2015, the mandate shifted: it wasn’t just about recognizing high performers — it was about unifying a global workforce under a new cultural identity, "One ABG."

The event needed to elevate from a traditional awards night to an emotionally resonant, globally broadcasted celebration of the Group’s evolving DNA.

Challenges

Multi-venue orchestration: Coordinating across Taj Lands End, Sahara Star, Trident, and NSCI Stadium over three days.

Brand storytelling launch: Seamlessly introducing "One ABG" without diluting the awards night prestige.

Global broadcast demands: Staging and production needed to be camera-perfect and emotionally resonant.

Emotional resonance: Crafting a narrative that honoured ABG’s legacy while projecting future ambition.

Strategy

Designed an overarching creative arc flowing across the three days — building emotional momentum from jury meets to the awards night.

Adapted Art Deco architecture as a unifying aesthetic — symbolizing legacy, glamour, and the ambition of a modern ABG.

Introduced world-class performance acts (Freckled Sky, Cirque-style performances) to match global experiential standards.

Created distinct environmental storytelling elements at each venue to weave a continuous emotional and brand journey.

creative execution

The awards night at NSCI Stadium featured a monumental Art Deco stage, synchronized across seven LED panels, immersive lighting effects, and a 20-foot rotating awards trophy at the entrance.
Art Deco stage design at Aditya Birla Awards 2015 with dynamic lighting and brand-aligned visual storytelling
Iconic ABG trophy sculpture at Aditya Birla Awards 2015 red carpet — experiential branding and event identity
Freckled Sky’s water projection act emotionally launched "One ABG," while Cirque du Soleil enthralled the audiences followed by a pulsating performance by Bollywood star, Akshay Kumar.
Contemporary dance act with interactive projection on water screen by Freckled Sky — immersive storytelling, brand creative direction, and experiential innovation for ABG Awards
Cirque du Soleil performance at ABG Awards — global talent integration, experiential show design, and high-impact visual storytelling through brand-aligned entertainment
Akshay Kumar performance at ABG Awards — high-energy celebrity showcase crafted for brand engagement, entertainment strategy, and audience impact
Every touch point — from pre-function spaces to registration to backstage logistics —was designed to reinforce pride, belonging, and aspiration among ABG employees worldwide.
Red carpet interview at ABG Awards — integrating brand-aligned backdrop design with premium guest experience and event storytelling
Award recipient onstage at ABG Awards, with a custom-designed Art Deco backdrop and branded trophy display enhancing visual storytelling and brand prestige
Art Deco-inspired podium with ABG branding, designed to elevate leadership speeches and reinforce premium brand storytelling at the awards ceremony

outcome

GLOBAL UNITY ACTIVATED

The “One ABG” campaign launched simultaneously across 42 countries — creating shared purpose across diverse geographies and business units.

RECORD INTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

Achieved the highest-ever internal engagement score for an ABG initiative — signalling deep resonance and emotional buy-in.

ENTERPRISE-WIDE REACH

Broadcast live to employees globally, the event connected teams from manufacturing floors to corporate headquarters — in real time.

FLAGSHIP STATUS ACHIEVED

The initiative set a new benchmark for internal brand experience within the Group — defining what future-facing ABG looks and feels like.

Reflections

Personally, it remains a defining project where strategic storytelling, large-scale production, and emotional design converged — leaving a permanent imprint on ABG’s cultural fabric.

Art deco sunburst stage design for ABG curtain raiser, showcasing experiential event creative direction and brand storytelling
Aditya Birla Group conference stage with immersive event design, branded AV setup, and strategic audience engagement layout
Fireside chat with Aditya Birla Group Chairman in an intimate, bookshelf-themed stage set with live projection and relaxed audience dialogue format
All award winners on stage beneath a monumental art deco set, showcasing large-scale creative direction and brand-aligned spectacle for Aditya Birla Group Awards