The Sikh Awards Explained

Sikh Award
Current Awards:13th 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.

The Sikh Directory

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. It is an established and trusted brand which educates the next generation, stimulates community networking and connects buyers and sellers.

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.

Award Categories

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]

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

Previous Award Winners

1st Awards Winners - 2010

2nd Awards Winners - 2011

3rd Award Winners - 2012

4th Award Winners - 2013

5th Award Winners - 2014

6th Award Winners - 2015

7th Award Winners - 2016

8th Award Winners - 2017

9th Award Winners - 2018

10th Award Winners - 2019

Notes and References

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

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