This is the story of a larger-than-life man, who was a risk taker and lived life passionately. He predominantly wore blue and black turbans, but the colors of his life’s turban (pardon for using the term instead of the commonly used term hat) were – scientist, innovator, entrepreneur, manufacturer, sculpture artist, farmer, philanthropist, and avid Sikh Art Collector. His life’s story is a true inspiration worthy of emulation.
The award exists to recognise a wide range of achievements from inspiring individuals through pivotal contributions made by the Sikh community across a
variety of fields with winners selected from across the globe, including Asia, the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. This includes those who positively impact business, charity, sport, arts, culture, religious advocacy, education and medicine.
From time to time, Baba Ji rendered selfless services to the needy during natural calamities. During the earthquake in Kashmir, he spent about Rs. 2.5 Crores to rebuild 1887 homes, 4 mosques, 3 temples, 3 Gurdwaras, 1 Army library and one mess. Apart from this, he also rendered humanitarian services in the floods of Punjab and Kerala.
He started learning to perform “Kirtan” at the tender age of 13... Prof Singh spend his next 30 years teaching music at Malwa Central College and Guru Nanak Girls’ College, both at Ludhiana, where he ignited the musical imagination of his students and instilled in them a yearning to learn music... He authored seven (7) highly acclaimed books on ‘Gurmat Sangeet’ throughout his writing career that
spanned over more than forty (40) years.
Baba Iqbal Singh Ji has been doing yeoman’s service in the field of rural education for almost 75 years. Under the guidance of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, The Kalgidhar Trust / Society, Baru Sahib runs 129 Akal Academies and 2 Universities in North India.
My name is Valarie Kaur. I’ve worked in civil rights for the last twenty years and now lead the Revolutionary Love Project. I’m a daughter of Punjabi Sikh farmers in California, where my family has lived for more than a century.
The Story of Rajen Singh - Blind & Autistic Man's Connection with The Guru
Corruption was unknown in the state during his administration. He maintained a very high level of efficiency by getting the residents of state educated and giving practical training. All local people were preferred for jobs and no official was imported from outside in his time.
Hari Das was an enigma. Every day, she dealt with life’s darkest, heaviest burdens. She was the lifeline for many, yet she remained light-hearted and quick to laugh, as if she were in on the secret behind life.
Bakhshi Inderjit Singh was the founder editor of reputed Punjabi weekly newspaper “Panth Parkash” since 1963. He got awards of “Best Punjabi Journalist” from the Punjabi Academy Delhi Government, Delhi Gurudwara Committee & many other Organizations.