2009 CNN IBN INDIAN OF THE YEAR CRYSTALLIZED Trophy
The coveted CNN IBN INDIAN OF THE YEAR trophy inspired by the Indian chakra and highlighted with brilliance of CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements, the elements brand from Swarovski, symbolizes the shinning future of India and its people.

Developed and sponsored by CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements, the trophy has been embellished with more than 5000 XILION chatons – the next generation of crystal brilliance from CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements, adding a trademark sparkle of glamour and power to the soul of the trophy, fueling the spirit of the winners, and empowering them with honor and commitment to excel for the nation ever so proudly.

Initiated as a pioneering honor by CNN-IBN, The Indian of the Year CRYSTALLIZED Trophy represents constant challenges and such prestigious opportunities allow the versatility of crystal to be showcased in a truly creative light.

CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements, India, in his ongoing endeavor to promote the timelessness of partnering crystal elements across versatile mediums. These innovative and inspirational elements, now sought-after by name, by consumers everywhere, have come to be an essential, integral and creative part of fashion and lifestyle today. To help everyone easily identify these technologically advanced and superior quality elements, the company has created the Made with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements label, to be used only by selected designers and brands. The label pays homage to the companies’ long history of mutually creative collaboration with the designer and at the same time the label serves as a stamp of authenticity and integrity.

Every day, in the quiet mountain village of Wattens, Austria, where the company was founded in 1895, these perfect, endlessly versatile crystals are sent around the world to be used by artists, artisans and designers in all creative fields. Now, as an appreciation of the extraordinary qualities of Swarovski crystal gathers momentum around the world, all crystal elements are sold and marketed to the industry under the new brand of CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements.