Real Heroes Award
Real Heroes Award, is a social initiative by CNN-IBN in collaboration with Reliance Industries,[1] instituted in 2008 to honour Indians for their contribution to society. The objective of recognising the ordinary citizens who have devoted their lives towards shaping a better society. The first annual ceremony was in 2008, and featured 24 awards.
| The Real Heroes Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Humanitarian Work |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Reliance Industries CNN-IBN |
| First awarded | 2008 |
| Website | Real Heroes Award |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CNN-IBN, IBN-7, IBN-Lokmat |
Jury
Judged by a panel of the selection process involves checking of quoted events, persons and places.
Slogan
Ordinary People Extraordinary Service
Categories
Honouring unsung heroes every year, the award acknowledges the service of people in diverse fields including:
- Women Empowerment
- Youth
- Social Welfare
- Health& Disability
- Education& Children
- Sports
- Environment
- A Life Time Achievement Award is also given to a person who has dedicated his/her life towards the betterment of the society.
Images
References
- "Real Heroes' award". The Hindu. April 2, 2008. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
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