12th Awards Winners
EcoSikh is a response from the Sikh community to the threats of climate change and the deterioration of the natural environment. The organisation arose as part of the long term Plans for Generational Change programme initiated in 2009 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC) to help the world’s major religious traditions create long-term plans to improve their relationship with the environment.
Iqbal Singh is the Chairman of the Minorities Commission of India. He started his career as a middle level Police Officer in 1972 and was the best Probationary Officer of his Batch. He was promoted to Indian Police Service. He was put on duty in the most sensitive Police Stations of District Amritsar and Hoshiarpur. Iqbal Singh has also authored 22 books on Sikh History.
Hardy Singh, based in Dubai, is a Bhangra dancer and owner of Pure Bhangra, he brings the exuberance of Punjabi culture to the heart of the UAE. His performances are a vibrant fusion of traditional Bhangra moves and contemporary creativity, captivating audiences with his infectious energy. Hardy is a renowned travel vlogger. His digital footprint is extensive,
My Radio 580 AM is western Canada’s largest-ranged ethnic radio station, broadcasting in over 14 languages, working towards bridging the gap between communities and cultures, providing a platform to spotlight the achievements within these communities, with an emphasis on responsible journalism, and multiculturalism. My Radio 580 AM having collectively created a unique set of programming for their audience.
Raja Randhir Singh belongs to the royal family of Patiala. He is an Indian sports administrator and a former Olympic-level net and skeet shooter who has competed in many shooting competitions. Singh is one of India’s most influential sports administrators and is known for his extensive international connections. In 2021 he became the president of the International Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA).
Indian Entrepreneur-producer Raju Chadha has been associated with Marathi and Hindi film industry. He is known for producing quite a few films. In 2014, he made his debut with the Marathi film Vaadhdivsachya Haardik Shubhechcha. In the same year, he went on to produce two Bollywood films Jigariyaa and Revolver Rani starring Kangana Ranaut. Films like Main Aur Charles (2017) and Biwi, Saheb Aur Gangster 3 (2018) are among the producer’ other movie credits. Rajinder Singh is one of India’s most respected philanthropists.
At the age of 13, Sarbjot began his career as a laborer and set up his first company called Sarb Contractors. At 16, he launched Vitanic, the non-alcoholic vitamin cocktail and at 18, purchased Lovely Drinks brand. Today, his private equity firm, Sarb Capital is a tool to acquire companies and businesses.
Hardeep Singh Brar is the Sales & Marketing Director for KIA. He is a automotive industry veteran and has worked in this industry for more than 25 years. He started his career with Maruti Suzuki India Limited in 1995 and worked for 17 years in field of Channel Sales, Marketing, Dealer Development, Corporate and Rural Sales. He was instrumental in building the Maruti Suzuki India Limited Network from 300 to 1200 during the period 2006 to 2011.
Sanmeet Kaur is a business coach and motivational speaker with more than 21 years of experience. For the last 8 years she has been training and coaching business owners throughout India. Since completing her Masters in HR and Marketing, her professional life has been a roller coaster ride right from working as a junior employee to now coaching business owners with right strategies.
Dr. Jagvinder Singh Virk is the Chairman of India Australia Strategic Alliance. IASA, fosters bilateral ties between India and Australia, unveiling growth prospects in India post the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).
Mr. Harvinder Pal Timmy Mehta has a strong business background and also been very closely linked with many cultural alliances, Chairman of the World Punjabi Association and also a renowned music producer linked with spirituality and entertainment. He works towards consolidating the economic and cultural relationship between India and the member states of Eurasia by focusing on generating demand for trade, tourism and business travel.
Mr. Chadha founded his enterprise, Balcorp Limited in Montreal in 1976. Balcorp is a successful Trading House involved in international trade of agri food products. Popularly known as the Nut King of Quebec and India. Baljit exemplifies the ultimate achievements of any person in Sewa. In June 2022, Baljit and Roshi Chadha, along with Dr. Narinder Kapany, established the first ever permanent Sikh Art Gallery in Canada at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
Narendra Damodardas is an Indian politician for the BJP who has served as the 14th prime minister of India since May 2014. In 2016 he became the first Prime Minister to serve Langar at Sri Harmandir Sahib, under his astute leadership, numerous institutional measures have been implemented since 2014 to empower and collaborate with the Sikh community. Modi’s administration organised global celebrations such as Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s 350th Jayanti in 2017, the 550th Jayanti of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in 2019 and the 400th Jayanti of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji in 2022.