Richard Branson Joins Esteemed Jury to Honor Innovators at Zayed Sustainability Prize Ceremony

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Entrepreneur Richard Branson has joined the esteemed jury tasked with selecting recipients for the Zayed Sustainability Prize, a prestigious award honoring initiatives that contribute to sustainability and positive global impact. The Zayed Sustainability Prize, named after the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, has a mission to promote innovative solutions in areas such as health, food security, energy, and water. These sectors are critical for achieving long-term sustainability goals globally. Branson, known for his entrepreneurial ventures and commitment to social and environmental … Read more

Shining Stars of Parliament: Sansad Ratna Awards 2025 Honor Exceptional MPs for Service and Excellence

New Delhi, India — Seventeen Members of Parliament have been honored with the prestigious Sansad Ratna Awards for 2025, recognizing their outstanding contributions in the Lok Sabha. This year’s recipients include notable figures such as Supriya Sule from the Nationalist Congress Party, Ravi Kishan and Nishikant Dubey from the Bharatiya Janata Party, and Arvind Sawant from the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction. Among the accolades, four Special Jury Awards were presented to individuals for their remarkable consistency in enhancing parliamentary democracy over three consecutive terms. Bhartruhari Mahtab of the BJP from Odisha, N K Premachandran … Read more

2025 NYF Health Awards Kick Off: New Categories and Visionary Leaders Set to Honor Creative Excellence in Healthcare

New Delhi, India — The 2025 New York Festivals Health Awards are now accepting submissions, celebrating excellence in healthcare, wellness, and pharmaceutical advertising. This year’s competition has introduced notable leaders to direct the Executive Jury panels. Allison Ceraso, Chief Creative Officer at Digitas Health, will lead the Health & Wellness Executive Jury. Joining her is Kathleen Nanda, Chief Creative Officer at FCB Health New York, part of IPG Health, who will oversee the Pharma Executive Jury. These experienced professionals will evaluate this year’s shortlist, which was curated by an online jury, to identify outstanding campaigns … Read more

NCCA to Honor Filipino Composers at 2025 Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino Celebration

Intramuros, Philippines — The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will honor outstanding contributions to Filipino music during its upcoming event on July 29, 2025. As part of the Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) celebration, the NCCA will present awards to the winners of the prestigious biennial Composition Prize at the Tanghalang Leandro V. Locsin, starting at 3 p.m. Established in 2016, the NCCA Composition Prize aims to promote concert hall music that transcends traditional and popular compositions. This year’s competition highlighted an impressive array of entries, with works evaluated by a panel … Read more