Mumbai: The winners of the 'CNN IBN Indian of the year' awards for sports, politics and business were announced by the channel. Golfer Jeev Milkha Singh won in the sports category while Dr. Manmohan Singh and Ratan Tata were winners in the politics and business category respectively.

The winners in each category were chosen through a public voting process and the Electoral College.

"I would like to convey my heartiest congratulations to the three winners for being chosen the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year in their respective fields. They are truly the most deserving aspirants emerging successful despite tough competition from fellow nominees and a rigorous selection process involving the public and Electoral College. Their various endeavours and achievements have made the nation hold its head high with pride- making them true Indian icons," says CNN IBN and IBN 7 editor in chief Rajdeep Sardesai.