In front of thousands of students, KISS presents its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award to Yves Padrines

The Nemetschek Group CEO was honoured on campus as Prof. Achyuta Samanta and institutional leaders recognised his industry leadership, his commitment to responsible innovation, and the inspiration he shared with KISS’s tribal students.

The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has conferred its prestigious 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award on Yves Padrines, Chief Executive Officer of the Nemetschek Group. This honour is one of the institution’s highest recognitions, presented once each year to a single individual whose work strengthens industries and expands opportunities for people and communities. For KISS, which supports more than 80,000 Indigenous children and young adults with free education, healthcare and nutrition, the award carries deep emotional significance.

The ceremony took place on the KISS campus in front of more than 10,000 students. Padrines received an enthusiastic welcome as the institution highlighted the qualities that shaped his selection. The citation praised his leadership journey, his willingness to support bold ideas, and his consistent focus on raising standards of innovation and execution. KISS noted that under his guidance the Nemetschek Group has expanded its global influence in architecture, engineering, construction, operations and media technology. The Awards Committee stated that its decision followed a detailed review of his contributions to digital transformation, sustainable progress and workforce development.

Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KISS, emphasised that the award celebrates leaders whose work is built on purpose. He noted that the institution values individuals who demonstrate how technology, innovation and human ambition can come together to improve lives. This alignment between Padrines’ professional work and the mission of KISS formed an important part of the recognition.
In his acceptance remarks, Yves Padrines said the award held a special emotional weight for him because it was presented in front of the children and young learners of KISS. He said that the moment was unforgettable and would remain one of the most meaningful experiences of his life. He also described the recognition as a reminder of Nemetschek Group’s responsibility to develop solutions that empower people and make progress accessible. He thanked the institution for the honour and spoke about the importance of building technology that supports communities and creates opportunities for future generations.

The Nemetschek Group’s global momentum was also highlighted by KISS. The institution noted the company’s focus on sustainable development, open standards, artificial intelligence, digital twins and tools that strengthen digital readiness. These priorities, along with the company’s efforts toward education and broader industry growth, reflect values that strongly resonate with KISS and its commitment to long term social development.

As the ceremony concluded, thousands of students celebrated Padrines’ achievement with palpable enthusiasm. The moment placed him among a distinguished group of global leaders previously honoured by the institution. These are individuals whose work has shaped their fields and whose stories inspire KISS students to imagine possibilities beyond their circumstances. The event once again demonstrated KISS’s belief that meaningful recognition has the power to spark ambition and confidence among its children, who come from some of India’s most underserved tribal communities and are supported entirely through the institute’s social mission.

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