By Ashok Kumar Nirbhay
New Delhi: It is a well-established truth that consistent hard work, unwavering self-belief and dedication form the real ladder to success. Reflecting this very spirit, a grand and inspiring ceremony was held on December 27 at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, where individuals contributing to social service, innovation, leadership and excellence were honoured on a national platform.
The prestigious event was organised by the Iconic Peace Award Council with the objective of recognising personalities who have made significant contributions in their respective fields while promoting peace, inspiration and positive social change. More than 100 distinguished achievers from different states of the country were conferred with the Iconic Achievement Award during the ceremony.
The programme began with a captivating cultural performance that filled the auditorium with pride and positive energy. This was followed by the formal welcome and introduction of the chief guests and distinguished dignitaries, who were greeted with resounding applause. The invited guests represented diverse fields and have played impactful roles in shaping society through their work and leadership.
The list of chief and special guests included Captain Rajiv Bhalla, Director of Garg Aviation and former Indian Air Force fighter pilot and heritage pilot; Dr Sayonara Telles-Lad, former District and Sessions Judge and former Chairperson of Himani; Rajan Chhibber, Senior Advisor to the Skoda Group; Acharya Yeshi Phuntsok, senior Mahayana Buddhist monk and former Vice President of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile; Squadron Leader Amit Mohan Sharma, aero sports expert and 3D RC pilot; Sushmita, Chairperson of the Iconic Peace Award Council; and Colonel Arvind Kumar.
During the felicitation ceremony, all the dignitaries were honoured with shawls, mementoes, bouquets and certificates. Each presentation was met with thunderous applause, reflecting the respect and admiration of the audience. Subsequently, the chief guests and the Chairperson addressed the gathering, sharing their thoughts and experiences. Their motivational speeches left a deep impact, especially on the youth and social workers present at the event.
The ceremony concluded with a formal vote of thanks, wherein the organisers expressed gratitude to all guests, award recipients and attendees. The Iconic Peace Award ceremony not only celebrated individual achievements but also emerged as a powerful platform reinforcing the values of peace, social service and leadership, leaving behind a strong message of inspiration for society at large.
