Trailblazing Success: Jugnu Candle and Founder Hafsa Sumair Recognized with Top Industry Honors

Trailblazing Success: Jugnu Candle and Founder Hafsa Sumair Recognized with Top Industry Honors

In a remarkable series of achievements, Jugnu Candle and its visionary founder Hafsa Sumair have been recognized across multiple platforms for their innovation, impact, and commitment to purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

 🏆Emerging Brand of the Year – Scented Candles

Jugnu Candle made history by becoming the first-ever scented candle brand to receive the *Emerging Brand of the Year 2024* award at the Brands of the Year Awards, hosted by the *Brands Foundation Pakistan*. This prestigious recognition highlights Jugnu’s originality, consistent growth, and deep cultural relevance—placing it at the forefront of Pakistan’s rapidly evolving home fragrance industry.

🏅 Founder Hafsa Sumair Honored with National and International Awards

Hafsa Sumair continues to blaze trails for women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. She was recently named one of *FHM Pakistan’s 100 Icons of 2025*, celebrating individuals making transformative contributions in their fields.

Her work was also recognized internationally at the *Biz Today International Awards*, where she received the *International Business Women Award*, presented by the Consul General of Thailand, and Jugnu Candle was honored with the *Best Scent-sational Brand Award*, presented by the Consul General of Malaysia. These accolades reinforce Hafsa’s growing influence as a leader shaping both local and global conversations around lifestyle, culture, and entrepreneurship.

🎤 Championing Culture and Purpose on National Stages

In addition to these awards, Hafsa has been invited to share her story on several leading platforms, including Khaadi’s Kreate Your Mark events in Karachi and Lahore, JS Bank’s Her Startup Story and Inspire Inclusion, Indus Motor Company’s Women’s Day event, and the Biz Today Awards. At every forum, she advocates for brands built on personal purpose, cultural storytelling, and meaningful impact.

✨ Looking Ahead

These recognitions are not only milestones—they’re powerful reminders of what’s possible when authenticity, creativity, and purpose come together. We’re incredibly proud of Hafsa and the entire Jugnu team, and we’re grateful to our growing community for supporting this journey.

Thank you for being part of Jugnu’s story—one scent, one spark, one milestone at a time.