By IANS, New Delhi : Ayushmann, a radio jockey with BIG 92.7 FM, has become the first in his field to win the Young Achievers Award.

The award has been instituted by the Bharat Nirman charitable trust, which honours young achievers in different fields.

Shahnawaz Husain, Lok Sabha member, and eminent musician and Grammy Award winner Vishwa Mohan Bhatt gave away the award Monday at the Siri Fort auditorium.

After receiving the award, Ayushmann said: "It is an honour to be presented with this award. I am proud of the fact that my work has been recognised by such an illustrious body."

The other categories in which the award was conferred included women and child welfare, education, public relations, social service, entrepreneurship and administration.