Now, nearly four decades on, the Priyadarshni Academy Global Awards have grown into becoming one of the rare internationally recognized humanitarian awards, instituted in India. It was always Mr. Rupani’s dream to create an award that would stand as tall as the globally revered Nobel Prize, and the Priyadarshni Academy Global Awards are indeed viewed by many leaders as Asia’s very own Nobel awards. The Global Awards event stands as the hallmark program of the Academy. It garners international acclaim, attracting outstanding luminaries from India and beyond, and receives wide coverage from print and electronic media. The Awards themselves are a tribute to the recipients from all walks of life, from all corners of the globe, who have excelled in their respective fields. The Academy believes that recognizing the achievements of individuals is of paramount importance to inspire leaders of current and future generations. Awards have been given in the categories of Business Leadership, Environment Conservation, Humanitarian Work, Corporate Social Responsibility, Science and Technology and various other fields.
The power and credibility of the Priyadarshni Academy Global Awards, are reflected in the illustrious roster of dignitaries and super-achievers of both national and international repute, who have graced the occasion, over the years.
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Priyadarshni Academy’s internationally recognised Global Awards for the year 2022 honours the following eminent personalities who have made significant contributions in their respective fields.
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
Founding Chancellor of Rishihood University; 6-time MP, Former Federal Minister of 10 Portfolios, Government of India
Hon'ble Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food and Public Distribution, Leader of the House - Rajya Sabha, Government of India
Mr. Nanik Rupani, Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Priyadarshni Academy; addressing the audience.
Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman, Priyadarshni Academy; welcoming the gathering.
Ms. Reena Rupani, Trustee and Vice Chair, Priyadarshni Academy and Master of Ceremonies; addressing the audience.
Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Mr. Nanik Rupani and Ms. Reena Rupani, Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Priyadarshni Academy; addressing the audience.
Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, Chairman, Priyadarshni Academy Global Awards Advisory Committee; addressing the audience.
Chief Guest Shri Nitin Gadkari,Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, addressing the audience.
Guest of Honour Shri Rahul Narwekar, Hon'ble Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, addressing the audience. Also seen in the picture, Ms. Reena Rupani.
H. E. Patricia Espinosa Cantellano, Ambassador Emeritus of Mexico; Former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mexico; Bonn, Germany, receiving Priyadarshni Academy Global Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Development from Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, Kolkata, India, receiving Priyadarshni Academy Ramkrishna Bajaj Memorial Global Award for Outstanding Contribution to Trade, Commerce & Industry from Shri Suresh Prabhu, Founding Chancellor of Rishihood University; 6-time MP, Former Federal Minister of 10 Portfolios, Government of India
Mr. Kanwal Jeet Jawa, Chairman & Managing Director, Daikin Air Conditioning India Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, India; Member of the Board, Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan; receiving Priyadarshni Academy Global Award for Outstanding Contribution to International Business Development from Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
Mr. Muhammed Aziz Khan, Founder and Chairman, Summit Group of Companies, Dhaka, Bangladesh, receiving Priyadarshni Academy Global Award for Outstanding Contribution to Bangladesh’s Infrastructure from Shri Suresh Prabhu, Founding Chancellor of Rishihood University; 6-time MP, Former Federal Minister of 10 Portfolios, Government of India
Shraddheya Shailbala Pandya, Managing Trustee, Shri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Haridwar, India, receiving Priyadarshni Academy Pralhad P. Chhabria Memorial Global Award for Outstanding Contribution to Women’s Empowerment & Spirituality from Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India; and Shri Rahul Narwekar, Hon'ble Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Mr. Darío Werthein, Chairman, Vrio Corp, Buenos Aires, Argentina, receiving Priyadarshni Academy Harish Mahindra Memorial Global Award for Outstanding Contribution to Conscious Economic Growth from Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
Ms. Alia Bhatt, Actor, Mumbai, India, receiving Priyadarshni Academy Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actor from Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
Mr. Mahesh Thakkar,General Secretary, Priyadarshni Academy, proposing the Vote of Thanks.
