FIE FOUNDATION a charity trust established in 1970, belongs to well known 'Fie Group of Industries' Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra State. The Chairman of Fie Group, Shri P. D. Kulkarni, who is also the trustee of FIE FOUNDATION', established the 'FIE FOUNDATION' trust a sole vision of recognizing & awarding eminent personalities of India in different fields for their contribution to the nation and society. And also recognizing and to encourage budding talents in different fields. Shri P. D. Kulkarni a self made man himself and a technocrat of exceptional standards humbly acknowledge that this mission is a modest philanthropic gesture.

The awards are generally selected form the following fields,- Engineering , Science & Technology , Humanities, Education, Agriculture, Music & Arts, Sports, Literature, Child Artist and Local talents. The highest award conferred is 'Rashtrabhushan Awards'. The awards are given every year in a grand ceremony held in Ichalkaranji in January/February at the hands of eminent dignitaries. A few of Chief guests who have grace the occassion are hon'ble Ex. Prime minister of India Shri. Chandrashekhar, hon'ble Ex. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri. Manohar Joshi, Shri Dilip Kumar, well-known Cine actor, Shri Rahul Bajaj, well-known industrialist.

FIE FOUNDATION would like to contribute with humanity to social responsibility by honoring the celebrities in various walks of human life who have shown their merits in outstanding contributions in enriching the life be it industry building which provides employment to thousands of people, be it he who brings out real emotional integration of various sections of society, a farmer who strives to grow improved variety of grains and fruits or those who by their writing, performance and actions make life joyful.

Pursuing excellence is the ambition of every human nature. It is eternal journey - a journey replete with the rich canvas of experience. People who pursue this journey have all exhibited certain canonical attributes, creativity, motivation, hard work, discipline, determination and dedication. Such people serve as great motivation to individuals and corporations all over. Foundation salutes these celebrities.