Pics: Abhijith Kolpe
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Sep 30: JCI Mangaluru in association with Lions Club, Mangaluru, Lioness Club, Mangaluru and Leo Club, Mangaluru, conferred ‘Outstanding Young Person Award’ at Lions Club, Mallikatte on Saturday, September 29.
Senior photojournalist of Daijiworld Media Dayanand Kukkaje (journalist), Bhavan PG (painting), Praveen Udupa (science and technology), Shabarinathan (business), Poovamma (sports), Tauseef Ahmed (animal care), Praveen Kalamadni (academic) were felicitated with the award.
Kamalpatra award was conferred on Dr Rahul T G, special recognition was given to Ashley D’Souza and silent worker Yogish Nayak was also felicitated.
Speaking on the occasion, past executive president JCI India Sadananda Navada said, "JCI has completed 50 years of its inception and during this time we have conducted several activities which encourage youngsters to bring out their talents. We are conferring this award on young achievers; many from Mangaluru have been conferred with the awards in the past".
First vice district governor of Lions district 317-D, Ronald Gomes said, "This award to young achievers will encourage youngsters to do better in their respective fields.”
JCI Mangaluru president Shailaja A Rao welcomed the gathering and JCI Mangaluru secretary Shwetha Jain rendered vote of thanks.
President Lions Club Vijaya Vishnu Mayya, JCI Mangalore Treasurer Manisha and Convenor Akshatha Kamath were present.