WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Center for Pluralism held on September 14, 2026, at the Capitol here a special ceremony to honor with National Pluralism Award, Prof. Indrajit S Saluja, Chief Editor of The Indian Panorama, and 18 others, “who have devoted themselves to fostering connections across religious, cultural, and social divides, strengthening the fabric of American Society”. They were honored for their contribution in bridge-building, understanding, and community leadership.
Speaking on the occasion, Founder and President of Center for Pluralism, Mike Ghouse said: “Building upon more than three decades of public engagement, interfaith dialogue, and civic leadership, the Center for Pluralism views these awards as more than just an annual recognition program; they are a part of a broader national movement. By celebrating individuals who foster trust, encourage dialogue, and inspire cooperation, the organization aims to elevate pluralism as one of America’s defining strengths for generations to come”.
Mike described the honorees as distinguished people representing decades of service dedicated to strengthening understanding across religious, cultural, ethnic, and civic communities. Their work serves as a reminder that meaningful leadership is often measured not by titles or recognition, but by the lives touched, the conversations inspired, and the bridges built between people who may otherwise never have found common ground.”
They included Andra Baylus, Sunitha Vishwanath, Victor Ghalib Begg, John Prabhudoss, Prof. Indrajit Singh Saluja, Rabbi Gerald Serotta, Iftekhar A Hai, Dr. Akbar Ahmed, Dr. Sayyid Syeed, Ani Zonneveld, Kirit Daftary, Dr. Najeeba Syeed, Vipin Tripathi, Mufti Fazal Hamdard, Imam Faizul R Khan, Dr. Karen Hollie-Smith, Late Peggy Larney, Porus Dadabhoy, and Imran Ali. Some of them could not make it to the venue. Late Peggy Larney was posthumously awarded the National Pluralist Award. Each of the awardees spoke on the occasion, and each wholeheartedly endorsed Mike Ghouse’s vision of Pluralism, which succinctly put, was to recognize and honor the otherness of others and build bridges of unity of mankind.
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