Browsing Tag: Award

Dr. James Christie and Dr. Mohinder Singh Dhillon congratulated Miss Deniset on her achievements and presented the certificate of distinction by the University of Winnipeg and the Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha Award along with a book "Sikh Religion and Culture written by Dewan Singh.

Singh was recognised, along with Corporal Jason Affleck from the New Zealand Army, for coming to the aid of 6-year-old Daejon Pahia after the youngster was hit by a car.

Harman Gosal and Alexia Addo-Nyarko, Grade 8 students from the Isaac Brock Public School in Brampton were awarded the first and third place prizes respectively (in the intermediate category) of Passages Canada’s Imagine Culture Photo Contest.

“Being a Sikh, my turban might have helped others easily recognise me among other rescuers,” he told Gulf News. There were many others who also risked their life, he said.

FBI Jacksonville has selected Dr. Harvinder S. Chadda for the 2014 Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for his notable leadership and service regarding civil rights issues and advancing cooperation between law enforcement and the Sikh community.

"They haven't picked me because I'm a councillor or a former deputy Lord Mayor. It has been about breaking down barriers."

The audiences of the Punjab region gave an overwhelming response to the film and such high per screen average overseas caused big budget bollywood films to loose screens...

In a world racked by hate a Somerset village and the UK Sikh community have become a beacon of hope. "These are our countrymen, who are in dire need," was Mr Singh's simple explanation for their actions and the villagers took the helpers to their hearts.

They provide the opportunity for people to gain qualifications in the health and social care sector and have resulted in the creation of over 20 permanent jobs within the company. They are worthy winners of this award and we look forward to continuing working together.”

This honour is given to those Gursikh who have overcome challenges to restore the honour and status of Sikhism and to spread its fragrance in the entire world. The special presence of ‘Five Singh Sahibaan’ to confer awards...

Before presenting the Award to KP Singh, the official introduction read as "Since his arrival in Indiana 46 years ago, KP Singh has emphasized the importance of learning about other cultures and faiths so that we can become better neighbors and citizens.

Plymouth city's favorite turban wearing councilor is to be honored with an international award at a religious conference in America. Chaz Singh is set to fly to Washington DC tomorrow to be part of an honorary banquet put together by the organization United Sikhs. He is set to be commended for being a "strong Sikh leader" and for his work in "breaking down barriers"...

At first, I was incredibly reluctant to go. I wasn't a big fan of writing, and I would rather do anything else than spend an entire day in a classroom learning how to write,...

Most co-op students just expect to complete their hours and learn something for future use— and not receive an award for their work.

By God’s grace, He was ranked number one out of thousands.

Shubhashish Bhutiani's short film Kush was awarded The Best Film at the 70th Venice International Film Festival 2013. Incidentally, it was the only Indian film competing at the fest.

Historian Sandeep Singh Brar, curator of SikhMuseum.com and a local Brampton resident was recently presented one of the final Queens Diamond Jubilee Medals in Canada at the Annual Sikh Remembrance Day Ceremony.

I have found that community engagement at many levels and in many ways is the most promising way to open new doors and unimagined opportunities for us and future generations.

Events like these, participation and the overwhelming results secured by our students are certainly rewarding to our efforts and the mission of our organization – The Kalgidhar Trust

The World Sikh Council – America Region (WSC-AR) has worked closely with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for nearly two years to prepare and finally secure approval of ‘Sikh Religious Award’.

Congratulations to an outgoing, passionate, resolute youth who is making a change for the future, named Harnoor Gill!

Georgetown, Ontario Teenager Harnoor Gill has been honoured with an International Diana Award for a charity set up in memory of Princess Diana.

Det. Jasbir Kainth is the only Sikh officer with Calgary city police who wears a turban, according to Calgary Sun. Combined with his long beard, he is hardly the picture of a conventional-looking cop.

The jokes reflect social realities and deal with corruption, inflation and politics.

After 33 years in the Army - which includes postings to Germany, Belize and Hong Kong - Singh rightly adds the MBE to his achievements which include the prestigious Meritorious Service Medal for his commitment to recruiting members of the BME community.

History was made in the Catholic Church during a special Mass and Investiture at Metropolitan Cathedral and Basilica of St Chad, Birmingham, of Bhai Sahib Bhai Dr Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia and Mr William Ozanne, as Knights of the Pontifical Order of Pope St Gregory the Great, on Sunday.

Burnaby's 2011 Citizen of the Year, Kehar Singh Aujla, is a very busy man. Aujla, who emigrated from India with his wife in 1996, began volunteering in Burnaby a decade later.

This honor hasn’t come cheap for someone like Surjit Singh Ghuman, he had to face number of challenges and like a renowned Tendulkar, Bishan Singh Bedi and other cricketing greats he has stayed at the crease, whacking the sixes and serving us with vigor and an uncharacteristic social charm that warms and draws people to him.

Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi received the Bronze Star Medal for "exceptionally meritorious service as an emergency medicine physician" while deployed in Afghanistan during the first half of the year. The Bronze Star Medal is the fourth-highest combat award in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Announcement of Panth Rattan: Fakhar-e-qaum honour for Punjab chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, by Giani Gurbachchan Singh Jathedar of Akal Takhat has invited a strong wave of criticism from Sikh circles across the globe.