Dr. Sandra Linck, Leading International Educationist, Associate Provost for Institutional Planning and Graduate Studies, Mansfield University, receiving the Priyadarshni Academy International Award for Educational Development from Mr. Manohar Joshi, Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Looking on is Mr. Nanik Rupani, Chaiman, Priyadarshni Academy.

Mr. Chandrakant Vaidya, brother of late Smt. Meenatai Balasaheb Thackeray receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Lifetime achievement award for social welfare bestowed on Smt. Thackeray posthumously from Mr. Manohar Joshi, Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Also seen is Mr. Nanik Rupani.

Ms. Suryabala, receiving Priyadarshni Academy's Shri Kisharam Lekharaj Rupani Memorial Award for Hindi Literature from Mr. Manohar Joshi, Chief Minister of Maharashtra & Mr. Nanik Rupani. Also seen is Mr. Gopinath Munde, Dy. Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Prof. Lachman Hardwani, receiving Priyadarshni Academy's Prof. Ram Panjawani Memorial Award for Sindhi Language from Mr. Pramod Navalakar; Minister for cultural Affairs, Ports & Transport, Maharashtra. Presenting him with the citation is Mr. Nanik Rupani. Also seen in the picture is Mr. Manohar Joshi Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Mr. Pramod Navlakar, Minister for Cultural Affiars, Ports & Transport, Maharashtra receiving Priyadarshni Academy’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Investigative Journalism from Mr. Manohar Joshi, Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Also seen is Mr. Nanik Rupani.

Mr. Javed Akhtar, renowned script writer and lyricist, India, receiving Priyadarshni Academy's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film Lyrics & Script Writing from Mr. Subit Kumar Chaudhary, Sheriff of Mumbai. Also seen (L-R) are Mr. Manohar Joshi, Chief Minister of Maharashra, Mr. Nanik Rupani & Mr. Gopinath Munde, Dy. Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Mr. Adhik Shirodkar, Member of the Parliament, Senior Criminal Lawyer, India, receiving Priyadarshni Academy's Award for Sterling Contribution In the Legel Field & Citation from Mr. Manohar Joshi, Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Also seen (L-R) are Mr. Nanik Rupani, Mr. Nana Chudasama & Mr. Gopinath Munde, Dy. Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Ms. Madhuri Dixit, well known film actress, receiving Priyadarshni Academy’s Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress from Mr. Manohar Joshi, Chief. Minister of Maharashtra. Also seen (L-R) are Mr. Nanik Rupani and Mr. Gopinath Munde, Dy. Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Dr. Lekha Pathak, Hon. Director, Professor and Head, Dept. of Cardiology, J.J. Hospital, India, receiving Priyadarshni Academy’s Award for Outstanding Contribution in the field of Medicine & Citation from Mr. Gopinath Munde, Dy. Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Also seen (L-R) are Mr. Manohar Joshi, Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Mr. Nanik Rupani.

Dr. I. S. Gilada, Founder, Indian Health Organization, receiving Priyadarshni Academy’s Award for Promotion of Aids Awareness & Citation from Ms. Meenakshi Sheshadri. Also seen (L-R) are Mr. Manohar Joshi, C.M. of Maharashtra, Mr. Nanik Rupani & Mr. Gopinath Munde, Dy. Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Mr. Nayan Patel,Executive Director, Extrusion Process Ltd. and Member, Patel Extrusion Group, India, receiving Priyadarshni Academy’s Young Enterpreneur of the Year Award & Citation from Mr. Manohar Joshi, Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Looking on is Mr. Nanik Rupani.

Mr. Zargham Haider, Senior Regional Director, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Affairs, Western India, receiving Priyadarshni Academy's Award for Promotion of International Cultural Relations from Mr. Ramrao Adik. Also seen (L-R) are Mr. Manohar Joshi, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Mr Gopinath Munde, Dy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Mr. K. Padmanabhaiah, Union Home Secretary & Secretary, Justice and Secretary, Department of Jammu & Kashmir Affairs, receiving Priyadarshni Academy's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Investigative Journalism from Mr. Nanik Rupani.

Mr. Balaji Tambe, Founder, Shri Balaji Health Foundation - Research and Development of Ayurvedic Therapies and Medicines, receiving Priyadarshni Academy's Award for Preservation and Development of Ayurveda from Mr. Manohar Joshi. Also seen (L-R) are Mr. Nanik Rupani and Mr. Gopinath Munde, Dy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Mr. G.B. Mahbubani, Chairman, Intra Group Holdings Co. Inc., Hong Kong, receiving Priyadarshni Academy's Overseas Indian Award from Mr. Gopinath Munde, Dy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Looking on is Mr. Nanik Rupani.

Mr. Soloman Raj, Managing Director, Induslnd Bank Ltd, receiving Priyadarshni Academy's Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Banking Sector from Mr. Gopinath Munde, Dy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Looking on is Mr. Nanik Rupani.