Nominees include environmentalists, para-athletes, cultural icons, and advocates for Divyangjan welfare, showcasing widespread enthusiasm for these inaugural awards.
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| Pro Panduranga Rao |
Governor's Awards for Excellence 2024: Honoring Outstanding Contributions.
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| Dusharla Satyanarayana |
The Governor's Awards for Excellence 2024 have been established to recognize exceptional contributions and voluntary service in four key areas: Environment Protection, Divyangjan Welfare, Sports & Games, and Culture.
Overview of Nominations
In November 2024, nominations were invited through online and offline modes. The response was overwhelming, with 594 entries received. The diversity among nominees is remarkable, ranging from a 16-year-old to an 89-year-old. Urban regions contributed 331 applications, while rural areas accounted for 263. Gender representation includes 356 male, 96 female, and one transgender applicant, underscoring the awards' inclusive nature.
Nominees include environmentalists, para-athletes, cultural icons, and advocates for Divyangjan welfare, showcasing widespread enthusiasm for these inaugural awards.
Award Selection Process
The recipients were selected by a distinguished committee led by Shri K. Padmanabhaiah, IAS (Retd.), former Union Home Secretary and Padma Bhushan awardee. Other jury members include:
- Sri Anil Kumar: Environmental activist
- Dr. P. Hanumantha Rao: Padma Shri awardee and Divyangjan advocate
- Dr. Pullela Gopi Chand: Padma Bhushan awardee and badminton coach
- Dr. Padmaja Reddy: Padma Shri awardee and Kuchipudi dance expert
Each award carries a ₹2,00,000 cash prize and a citation, to be presented during a ceremony on 26th January 2025.
List of Awardees for 2024
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Environment Protection
- Individual: Dusharla Sathyanarayana, Nalgonda
- Organization: Dhruvansh (represented by Ms. Madhulika Choudhary), Rangareddy
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Divyangjan Welfare
- Individual: Arikapudi Raghu, Sangareddy
- Organization: L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (represented by Dr. Beula Christy), Hyderabad
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Sports & Games
- Individual: Jeevanji Deepthi, Warangal
- Organization: Aditya Mehta Foundation (represented by Sri Aditya Jitendra Kumar), Hyderabad
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Culture
- Individual (Joint):
- P.B. Krishna Bharathi, Hyderabad
- Prof. M. Pandu Ranga Rao, Warangal
- Organization: Samskruti Foundation (represented by Sri T. Rambabu), Hyderabad
- Individual (Joint):
The awards spotlight the exceptional dedication and achievements of individuals and organizations working for a better society.
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