THE PRIYADARSHNI ACADEMY GLOBAL AWARDS

HISTORY

On September 19, 1985, Priyadarshni Academy celebrated its first anniversary by holding an awards ceremony at Mumbai’s iconic Taj Mahal Palace and Towers. It is Mr. Nanik Rupani’s belief that nothing encourages talent and endeavour better than acknowledgement. The very first awards evening was attended by the entire cabinet of Maharashtra’s ruling government! Not only was this a feat in itself, but Mr. Rupani had also invited the then Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Dr Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar and MPCC (I) President, Ms. Prabha Rau to attend the ceremony in spite of the widely known political differences that had surfaced between them. It was widely said that reconnecting these two dignitaries was a unique showcase of the humanist in Mr. Rupani at work – the ‘Rupani Cement’!

THE AWARDS OVER THE YEARS

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.

WORLD LEADERS AT THE PRIYADARSHNI ACADEMY GLOBAL AWARDS

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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38TH ANNIVERSARY GLOBAL AWARDS

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.

Chief Guest

  • Shri Nitin Gadkari
  • Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India

Guests of Honour

  • Shri Suresh Prabhu
  • Founding Chancellor of Rishihood University; 6-time MP, Former Federal Minister of 10 Portfolios, Government of India
  • Shri Piyush Goyal
  • Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food and Public Distribution, Leader of the House - Rajya Sabha, Government of India

Guest of Honour

  • Shri Rahul Narwekar
  • Hon'ble Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

PHOTO GALLERY

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 at the awards ceremony.

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

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