AP Vinutha Harish is a dynamic leader, accomplished sportsperson, and dedicated social worker, known for her commitment, vision, and impactful leadership. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and is a certified Computer Trainer. A passionate and competitive athlete, Vinutha has represented at the National, State, and University levels in Volleyball, Shooting Ball, Netball, and Throwball. Her excellence in sports has earned her prestigious recognitions including the Bangalore District Kreeda Shree Award, Kannadathi Award, and Arya Bhatta Award for her significant contributions to sports and social service through her organization, RSCA. She has also been honoured by IIW President Trish Douglas as an Elite Member of Inner Wheel, with special recognition during the IIW Centennial Celebrations in Delhi.

Vinutha began her Inner Wheel journey in 2014 and soon took over as President of the IWC of Bangalore Mahalakshmipuram (2015–16). Her tenure was marked by meaningful and sustainable service initiatives. She adopted a government school supporting 300 girl students—an initiative that continues to benefit young lives even today. She also instituted awards to encourage academic excellence among government school students.

Her most cherished and impactful ongoing project is providing free dialysis support for women for over 12 years, which has benefited more than 1,000 women from economically weaker sections.

During her presidency, she conceptualized and released the coffee table book “Cornucopia”, beautifully documenting the club’s legacy and service journey. She has actively participated in numerous Inner Wheel programs and has won several accolades. She also served as Co-Convener of the “Kadamba” Cultural Event (2016–17), showcasing her organizational and cultural leadership. As District Chairman (2022–23), Vinutha demonstrated exemplary leadership and vision. Her notable achievements include: * Successfully hosting a Multi-District Rally in Bangalore

• Organizing a District Sports Meet promoting fitness and fellowship
• Chartering 4 new clubs with 352 members, achieving an impressive 22.8% membership growth
• Leading an international fellowship tour to Bali for District members Under her leadership, the District was awarded the Distinction Certificate by IIW President Zenaida Farcon, a testament to her dedication and effective governance.

Vinutha has represented Inner Wheel at several prestigious national and international platforms, including four Triennial Conferences, the South Asia Rally in Malaysia (where she won the Wefie Prize for India), Swarna Manjari, multiple Multi-District Rallies, and Zone Meets across all regions of India. She also had the honour of attending the 18th Virtual Convention and the 19th IIW Convention at Manchester as a District Voting Delegate.

As Association Secretary (2023–24), she played a pivotal role in ensuring 100% voting participation in both National and IIW Elections, contributing to India achieving full representation—an accomplishment widely appreciated across the organization. She further served as Association Vice President (2025–26), where she successfully led and executed the Privilege Cards Initiative, strengthening member engagement and benefits.

Hobbies: A well-rounded personality, Vinutha enjoys globe-trotting, cooking, reading, and staying connected with sports.

Family:Vinutha is married to Harish, a Civil Engineer, former Deputy Mayor of Bangalore, and President of BJP Bangalore North Constituency. Her son Bharath and daughter-in-law Rachana are architects, and together they run a wedding venue, House of Pillars