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The Sikh Awards

The Sikh Awards is an annual awards ceremony dedicated to recognising the contributions of the Sikh community to a variety of fields.[1] The first annual Sikh Awards ceremony was held on October 10, 2010 as a tribute to the skills, achievements, and successes of the Sikh community.[2] The event was organized by The Sikh Directory.

Sikh Award
Current: 13th Sikh Awards
The Sikh Awards logo
First awardedOctober 10, 2010; 14 years ago (2010-10-10)
Websitehttp://www.sikhawards.com Edit this on Wikidata

The Sikh Directory

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The Sikh Directory was published in 2006 and has since been updated and published annually. It is currently the world’s largest and most comprehensive Sikh business directory.[citation needed] It is an established and trusted brand which educates the next generation, stimulates community networking and connects buyers and sellers.[citation needed]

The Sikh Directory’s main objective is to serve, connect and unite the Sikh community around the world, to help promote and magnify the competitiveness and breadth of Sikh businesses internationally.[citation needed]

Award Categories

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The awards are given to organisations and individuals that have shown considerable commitment to their respective fields, particularly Sikhs showing outstanding delivery of service and selfless voluntary service (seva).[3]

  • Sikhs in Business

"For the organisation or individual that can best demonstrate how it has made exceptional financial returns, shown strong growth, innovative strategies and clear market leadership in its sector. This category also incorporates Business Man, Business Women and Entrepreneur awards."[3]

  • Sikhs in Charity

"For an individual, organisation, or society which can best demonstrate that it has the community at heart and has had a positive impact whilst improving the health and wellbeing of society."[3]

  • Sikhs in Education

"For any Sikh educational establishment, teacher or individual that is taking a strategic approach to recognising, educating and developing the talent and skills within the community."[3]

  • Sikhs in Entertainment

"This category recognises directors, presenters, comedians, instrumentalists and musical artists etc… respected role models who promote the Sikh identity within the entertainment industry."[3]

  • Sikhs in Media

"For an individual or organisation that has made a substantial positive impact within the media industry, including newspapers, websites, radio and television stations and all other media platforms."[3]

  • Sikhs in Profession

"Nominees in this category are employees whose contributions have made an exceptional difference on a local or global scale, in any field such as financial, medical, technology, government or legal."[3]

  • Sikhs in Seva

"This category recognises an outstanding individual who has shown exceptional vision and contribution to society through means of Seva (Selfless Voluntary Service)."[3]

  • Sikhs in Sports

"For an individual that has made a significant contribution to the sports industry on a regional, national or global scale whilst promoting their Sikh Identity."[3]

  • The Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award

"For a Sikh who has made a significant contribution to Sikhism on a global scale, an individual who has demonstrated a positive impact on society whilst progressing Sikhism to higher levels."[3]

  • The Sikh People's Choice Award

"Chosen by the community through the online voting process this category recognises an individual who has had a positive impact on people’s lives and has great admiration from others."[3]

  • The Special Recognition Award

"This highly respected honour is bestowed to a Sikh or non-Sikh that through their passion, dedication and commitment have made a significant contribution for the greater good of society."[3]

Previous Award Winners

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1st Awards Winners - 2010

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2nd Awards Winners - 2011

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3rd Award Winners - 2012

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4th Award Winners - 2013

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5th Award Winners - 2014

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6th Award Winners - 2015

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7th Award Winners - 2016

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8th Award Winners - 2017

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  • Sikhs in Business - Harmeek Singh - Dubai[12]
  • Sikhs in Business - Balvinder Kaur Takhar - Canada[12]
  • Sikhs in Business - Balbir Singh Kakar - Canada[12]
  • Sikhs in Charity - Pakistan Sikh Council - Pakistan[12][13]
  • Sikhs in Education - Panth Rattan Bhai Sahiba Bibi ji Inderjit Kaur - United States[12]
  • Sikhs in Entertainment - Gurinder Kaur Chadha - United Kingdom[12]
  • Sikhs in Profession - Jagmeet Singh Dhaliwal - Canada[12]
  • Sikhs in Seva - Navdeep Singh Bhatia - Canada[12]
  • Sikhs in Sports - Yuvraj Singh Dhesi - Canada[12]
  • Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award - Sardarni Mann Kaur Ji - India[12]
  • Sikh People's Choice Award - Jaspreet Singh Nyotta - United Kingdom[12]
  • Special Recognition Award - Justin Trudeau - Canada[12]

9th Award Winners - 2018

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10th Award Winners - 2019

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References

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  1. ^ "Press Release – The Sikh Awards". Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  2. ^ "Background - The Sikh Awards | inspiring & encouraging generations around the world..." The Sikh Awards | inspiring & encouraging generations around the world... Retrieved 2017-06-07.
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  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "Many Honoured at Third Annual Sikh Awards". Hindustan Times. 23 October 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Avtar honoured at World Sikh Awards". FIH International Hockey Federation. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  6. ^ a b "London artist wins Sikh Award". ITV News. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Sikhs honoured at awards ceremony". Gazette Standard. Essex, England. 19 October 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "The fifth annual Sikh Awards". Asian Sunday. Bradford, England. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Sikh Awards in London honour global Sikh diaspora". India GB News. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  10. ^ Ramchurn, Sheena (21 November 2016). "Kiran Singh wins Business Woman Award at The Sikh Awards". The Asian Today. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  11. ^ "Natasha Mudhar awarded prestigious 'People's Choice Award' at 'Sikh Awards'". Business Standard News. New Delhi, India. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Eighth Annual sikh Awards took place in Toronto, Honoring Global Sikh Excellence". Daily Hunt. Bangalore, India. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  13. ^ "Pakistani Sikh wins humanitarian award". Pakistan Today. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "9th Awards Winners – The Sikh Awards". Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "10th Awards Winners – The Sikh Awards". Retrieved 2024-07-29.
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