Bengaluru: Dr. Renuka Horakeri has been awarded the Abhaya Bravery Award – Catalyst for Awareness for her exceptional commitment to social welfare and health advocacy. A dynamic social activist and achiever, she is recognised as a “Beauty with a Brave Heart.”
A multifaceted achiever
Born on March 13, 1987, in Gulbarga, Dr. Renuka completed her mechanical engineering from MEI Polytechnic, Rajajinagar. Beyond her corporate career, she has actively engaged in sports, social activism, and community service.
Notable Achievements
Awards and recognitions
- Women’s Achievers Award
- Warriors Award
- Karnataka Hemme Award
- Bangalore Women Power Award
- Shri Visvesvaraya Award
- Indian Icon Award
- Mrs. India 2020 (1st Runner-up)
- Gold at Chinnada Bete Season 2 (Kasturi Channel)
- Numerous other accolades
Adventure and skills
- Solo night rides across Karnataka and neighbouring states
- Bike racing certification from Chennai Racing Academy
- Certified in handwriting analysis, Abacus, Vedic mathematics, and Tarot
- Nursery teacher training
- Various other expertise
Professional engagements
- Jury member for beauty pageants
- Panelist on Doordarshan and Zee News
- Brand ambassador for multiple brands
- Active social activist from 2012 to 2025
- COVID-19 volunteer for various NGOs and community initiatives
Dr. Renuka Horakeri’s dedication to social welfare, women’s empowerment, and adventure sports has made her an inspiring figure in India’s social reform landscape.
About Abhaya: The movement for a safer India
Team Abhaya is an apolitical group demanding strict and swift punishments for perpetrators of sexual violence. The movement calls for judicial reforms to ensure sensitivity in handling such cases and seeks to create a secure environment for all individuals, irrespective of gender. Their mission is to hold law enforcement and the judicial system accountable in delivering justice and fostering a crime-free society.