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Hyderabad, December 20, 2024: The prestigious Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad hosted the first-ever Democratic Sangha Change Maker Awards, presented by the Race2Win Foundation. The event celebrated individuals and organizations driving impactful social reforms and promoting democratic principles across India.
Highlights of the Event
The ceremony was graced by prominent dignitaries, including Smt. G. Renuka Chowdhury, Member of Parliament, as the Chief Guest, and Sushmita Sen, Miss Universe 1994, as the Guest of Honor. Jennifer Larson, U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad, also attended, while Bhumi Pednekar, actress and activist, delivered an inspiring keynote address emphasizing youth empowerment and social reform.
Tribute to Swami Agnivesh
The awards paid homage to the late Swami Agnivesh, renowned for his advocacy for child rights, bonded laborers, and marginalized communities. His legacy of social justice and equality continues to inspire activists globally.
Award Categories and Winners
The awards were presented in three categories:
Swami Agnivesh Memorial Award
- Dr. J. Geeta Reddy – Politics
- Dr. Ruth Manorama – Public Service
- A. Revathi – Activism
Swami Agnivesh Global Change Maker Award 2024
- Bhumi Pednekar – Actor & Keynote Speaker
- Dhruv Kapoor – Fashion Visionary
- Elnaaz Norouzi – Actor & Activist
- Licy Priya – Climate Change Activist
- Rohit Khandelwal – Mr. World 2016
- Rahul Sipligunj – Playback Singer & Songwriter
- Sanjana Sanghi – Actor & Youth Champion for UNDP
Swami Agnivesh Change Maker Award 2024
The honorees included individuals across various fields:
- Amrita Gaddam – Entrepreneurship
- Aditya Mehta – Sports/Disability Advocacy
- Dhanya Rajendran – Journalism
- Pamela Satpathy IAS – Public Service
- Satyavathi Chauhan (Mangli) – Arts
About Democratic Sangha
Democratic Sangha, a non-partisan social reform organization co-founded by Chaitanya MRSK and actress Regena Cassandra, focuses on democracy, human rights, and women’s leadership. It continues Swami Agnivesh’s mission to create an equitable society through initiatives like civic education and social reforms.
The inaugural awards underscored the importance of collaboration among leaders, activists, and organizations to foster democracy and address critical societal issues.
