Mrs. Amruta Fadanvis, Vice President, Axis Bank was Guest of Honor for Urja Award 2017, Mrs. Usha Kakade, President, Gravittus Foundation (Formerly-USK Foundation) were the other dignitaries on stage.

The awardees have been chosen by eminent jury in different categories. 

• Award for Citation for bravery – Martyr Saurabh Pharate
• Cinematic Legend – Dharmendra
• Excellence in Performing Arts – Naseeruddin Shah
• Contribution to Cinema – Ms. Raveena Tandon
• Contribution to Indian Classical Music – Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma
• Lifetime achievement For Social Service award – Rajashree Birla
• Royal Revivalist – Her highness Radhika Raje Gaekwad
• Contribution to Literature – Chetan Bhagat
• Contribution to Medicine – Dr. Parvez Grant
• Women Empowerment – Ananya Birla
• Excellence in Business Industry -Ajinkya Arun Firodia
• Contribution to Education – Dr. Vishwajeet Kadam
• Contribution to Sports – Prarthana Thombare