New York International Punjabi Society organizes Vaisakhi Celebrations and Awards Gala Dinner

May 25, 2018 - 12:09 pm EDT @theindpanorama United States 0

Sant Singh Chatwal receives his award. Seen in the picture, from L to R: Joseph Saladino, Sant Singh Chatwal, Tom Suozzi, CJ Arneja, Laura Curran, Jasbir Bhatia, Paul Kandhari

HICKSVILLE, NY(TIP): New York International Punjabi Society, Inc. held Vaisakhi Celebrations and Awards gala dinner, May 18 at Antun’s in Hicksville.

Prominent Punjabis were honored for their contribution in various fields. The honorees included Dr. Urmilesh Arya (Community Appreciation Award); Sant Singh Chatwal (Punjabi Icon of the Year); Harry Singh Bolla (Punjabi Entrepreneur of the Year); Saleem Iqbal (Community Appreciation Award); and Mohinder Singh Taneja (Ambassador of Diversity Award).

Harry Singh Bolla and Mrs. Bolla receiving award from Tom Suozzi and NYIPS President Dr. Uppal.

Mohinder Taneja receiving the award. Seen in the picture, from L to R: Jagjit Singh Bedi, Mohinder Taneja, Joseph Saladino, Tom Suozzi, Laura Curran, Dr. Uppal, Paul Kandhari

Present on the occasion, besides community, were Congressman Tom Suozzi, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, among others.