In the Workmen category Ayeskanta Sahu, Engineering Associate (Flux & Refractory) bagged the first prize, while the 2nd and 3rd spots went to Mr. Arupananda Pradhan, Engineering Associate, (New Plate Mill) and Mr. Asif Husain Sidik, Junior Engineering Associate (Coke Ovens).

In the Executive category, the first place was won by Mr. Anup Agarwal, Senior Manager (Services). Ms. Sangeeta M Sindur, AGM (HR) got the 2nd position while Ms. Neha Dash, Consultant (Medical) bagged the third place.

The 8th edition of this award, launched in January 2023 under My RSP-My Identity unique initiative, saw enthusiastic participation from employees, showcasing their strong bond with RSP. 2762 employees of RSP made entries in RSP Portal Employee Zone (both Web and Mobile App). Out of these 262 employees comprising 147 executives and 115 workmen shared their feelings about RSP every day from 17th July to 31st July, 2026. As part of the initiative, employees were required to write at least one complete sentence of positive thoughts about RSP every day during the given time period.

These entries were evaluated online by a committee of Senior Officers without the knowledge of the credentials of the employees and submitted their marks on a daily basis. Based on their evaluations, the top three employees from both executive and non-executive categories were bestowed with the RSP Gaurab award.

The competition aimed to foster a sense of pride among employees and encourage a habit of positive thinking and speaking well about the plant.

The Performance Excellence Award for Shift In-charges, instituted in 2004, aims to motivate high performers at the Shift In-charge level by recognizing outstanding contributions in production, maintenance, services, cost, quality, industrial relations, and safety. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 7500/- along with a memento and a merit certificate.

This year the award received by Mr. Shanu Sinha, Deputy Manager, Sintering Plant-III, Mr. Managobinda Parida, AGM, Blast Furnaces, Mr. Udaya Narayan Shial, AGM, Steel Melting Shop-I, Mr. Simanchal Gouda, Senior Manager, New Plate Mill, Mr. Umakanta Rout, Asst Manager, Town Engineering, Mr. Vikash Kumar, Deputy Manager, BOM, OGOM, CMLO, Bolani and Mr. Kalandi Charan Behera, Junior Engineer, Cent. Mech. Maint.

Similarly the “Outstanding Performer as Leader” award, introduced in 2022, aims to motivate Heads of Departments/Principal Heads in the E7–E8 scale who demonstrate vision, resilience, excellence, and the ability to inspire teams and drive innovation. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- along with a memento and a merit certificate. This year the proud recipient of the award was Mr. SS Roychowdhury, CGM, Incharge, Maintenance.

In similar line , the Safety Champion of the Year Award, introduced last year by DIC, aims to promote a strong safety culture by recognizing individuals who demonstrate leadership, proactive risk prevention, and commitment to workplace safety. The award honors those who go above and beyond to inspire safe practices and lead by example. Mr. Tripati Narayan Mishra, Deputy Manager, Power Distribution received the award this year that carries a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- along with a memento, a merit certificate, and a Safety Helmet labeled “Safety Champion.”