Every year Jeppiaar Educational Trust presents Jeppiaar Icon Awards that recognises the achievements and dedication of entrepreneurs from all walks of life, who work tirelessly for the growth and development of our country.

 Jeppiaar Icon Award is constituted and feliciated in remembrance of the educational leader (Late). Dr. Jeppiaar, Founder, Jeppiaar Educaitonal Trust. Dr.Regeena J Murali, Founder & Chancellor, Jeppiaar University, Chairman & Managing Director, Jeppiaar Group of Institutions, Shri. Murali Subramanian, President Jeppiaar University, Ms. Margarette R, Vice President, Jeppiaar University, Ms. Magalene R, Vice President, Jeppiaar University honoured Eleven accomplished leaders from various fields.

Chitra K.S, Playback singer, Tamilselvan son Mohanraj, Founder Salem RR Briyani, Srinivasaraj, TNCA Treasurer, Dr.Vaishnavi Shankar, Director, Shankar IAS Academy, Dr. Kavitha Gautam, Medical Director, Bloom Fertility Hospital, Baradwaj Rangan, Indian Film Critic & Writer, Vijay Kapoor, Founder, Derby Jeans, Smt. Rajalakshmi Ravi, Tanker Foundation, Vikram Arul Vidhyapathi, Vikkals, Lydian Nadhaswaram, Indian Musician were among the recipients of the Awards.