It’s back and it’s bigger.
Yes, it’s time to celebrate and honour the achievers of our community, and the prestigious Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame will rise to the occasion on May 1.
More than 30 nominations had been received at the close of nominations last week for the second annual event.
The Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame is the brainchild of co-publisher of the Indian Weekender, Giri Gupta, QSM, whose vision for appropriate recognition and celebration of members of the Kiwi Indian community is gaining momentum.
“Over the past 150 years, New Zealanders of Indian origin have made significant contributions to the development and progress of this country,” Mr Gupta said.
“Members of our community have always achieved and served this country well, but their good work is often forgotten over the years.
“My vision is for their achievements to be remembered, not only for a few years but forever, for generations to come, and that has only been made possible now with the setting up of the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame.”
The recipient of the honour last year at the inaugural function was Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, first Indian origin MP in New Zealand.
The selection of this year’s recipient of the honour will be made by an independent jury comprising community leaders and professionals, Indians and non-Indians.
Last year’s glittering event at Pullman Hotel in Auckland was attended by more than 200 distinguished guests and dignitaries.
“And the May 1 event will be better,” Mr Gupta promised.
“The interest from the community is intense – Indians and non-Indians – they are all buzzing with excitement.
“It all bodes well for the event in the future. Everyone is looking forward to it.” Indian Weekender co-publisher Bhav Dhillon said.
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