Pravasi Express Awards
Pravasi Express Award in 2013
Awarded forExcellence in Community Service & Arts
CountrySingapore
Presented byPravasi Publications
First awarded2013

Pravasi Express Awards were introduced in 2013 for appreciating personalities for outstanding contributions to society and endeavours in their chosen field/profession. The awards are overseen by Pravasi Publications from Singapore, publishers of the Pravasi Express Newspaper.

History

Pravasi Express Chief Editor RajeshKumar presenting " Lifetime Achievement Award 2013" to V. S. Achuthanandan

The first Pravasi Express Awards were presented on 4 August 2013 in a public function at Spring Auditorium, Singapore with over 400 guests. The Former Chief Minister of Kerala V. S. Achuthanandan was awarded the first Pravasi Express "Life Achievement Award" in the ceremony. The award ceremony was presided over by Ambassador-at-Large Gopinatha Pillai with the presence of Malayalam Lyrist Anil Panachooran and actor Unni Mukundan.[1][2]

The second edition of Pravasi Express Awards were presented during the third anniversary celebration of Pravasi Express held on 5 July 2014 at Nexus Auditorium, Singapore. The awards ceremony was presided over by Ambassador-at-Large Gopinatha Pillai and singer Jayachandran was awarded the "Life Achievement Award" for his contribution to music. National Award winner Priyamani received the "Youth Icon Award". There were musical performances from Jayachandran, Chandralekha, Ragesh Brahmanandan and Snehaja.

Awards

Pravasi Express awards are given to Indians from different part of the world, to honor their contributions to society and endeavours in their chosen field/profession. The awards cover different categories including social commitment, business excellence, contribution to Malayalee diaspora, arts and also to appreciate the emerging champions in all the categories. [3] [4] [5]

2020 Awards

Pravasi Express Awards 2020 were awarded in a virtual event held on 18 July 2020. T.P Sreenivasan, former IFS Official and Ambassador was awarded the Malayalee Ratna Award. He has served as secretary of legation in Tokyo, Thimphu, Moscow. He has also served as a permanent representative of India to the United Nations. PE Life Time Achievement Award was presented to the renowned dancer, founder and chief mentor / trainer of Baskar's Academy - Mrs Santha Bhaskar for her six-long decade’s significant contribution in the field of music and dance. Young talented actor Tovino Thomas was awarded the Youth icon award and the award event was followed by musical performance from Harish Sivaramakrishnan.

PE Malayalee Ratna AwardT.P Sreenivasan, Former IFS Official and Ambassador
PE Life Time Achievement AwardSantha Bhaskar, Renowned dancer
PE Youth Icon AwardTovino Thomas, Actor
PE Social Excellence AwardShaji Philip, Philanthropist
PE Young Entrepreneur AwardAnes M.K.

2019 Awards

Pravasi Express Awards 2019[6][7][8][9] were awarded in Pravasi Express Nite 2019 held at Shine Auditorium, Singapore with the presence of Ambassador-at-Large Gopinatha Pillai, Dr. V.P. Nair, Pravasi Express Chief Editor Mr.Rajesh Kumar, Chengannur MLA Saji Cheriyan and Singapore Kairali Kala Nilayam secretary Mr.Basil Baby.

Poet and activist Sugathakumari was honored with the Pravasi Express Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to Malayalam Literature. Award night was followed by a musical performance from Shahabaz Aman and dance performance by Film actor Arya Rohit. Malayalam comedy actor Ullas Pandalam and team also entertained the guests.

Award night also witnessed the inauguration of Singapore Kairali Film Forum (SKFF) by Singapore Film director K. Rajagopal which was followed by the screening of the first micro film from SKFF Godfather.

PE Lifetime Achievement AwardSugathakumari, poet and activist
PE Music Excellence AwardShahabaz Aman, playback singer and composer
PE BusinessExcellence AwardJoy Allukas
PE Social Excellence AwardSaji Cheriyan, politician
PE Vanitha Ratnam AwardDr. Lissy Shajahan
PE Art and Culture Excellence AwardDr. Chitra Krishnakumar
PE Sports Excellence AwardRahul K Raju

2018 Awards

Pravasi Express Awards 2018[10][11][12] were awarded in Pravasi Express Nite 2018 held at Kallang Theatre, Singapore with the presence of Mr. Lee Hong Chuang BBM, Advisor Hougang Grassroot Organisation, Ambassador-at-Large Gopinatha Pillai, Pravasi Express Chief Editor Mr.Rajesh Kumar, National Film Award playback singer Ms.Vani Jayaram and Singapore Kairali Kala Nilayam secretary Mr.Basil Baby.

Veteran Playback Singer Vani Jayaram was awarded the Pravasi Express Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to Indian film industry and Malayalam film actor Suraj Venjaramood was awarded with Pravasi Express acting Excellence Award for his contribution to Malayalam film industry . Award night was followed by music from Vani Jayaram and actor Suraj Venjaramood entertained the crowd. Abhijeet Kollam, Vaishnav Girish and Praseeda also sang.

PE Lifetime Achievement AwardVani Jairam, playback singer
PE Acting Excellence AwardSuraj Venjaramood, film actor
PE Youth Icon AwardAishwarya Lekshmi, film actress
PE Vanitha Ratnam AwardAnnie Libu
PE BusinessExcellence AwardShera Thampi, Dowser Group
PE BusinessExcellence AwardPhillip Michael, Y Axis
PE BusinessExcellence AwardPrabhiraj Natarajan, Aris Group
PE Art and Culture Excellence AwardMM Dollah
PE Social Excellence AwardC M Ashhraf Ali, Malaysia
PE Award for Best SingerAbhijith Kollam

Special Categories

Other honorable award recipients were Jaleela Niaz (PE Special Awards - Excellence in Visual Arts) and Hema Malini (PE Special Awards - Excellence in Art and Culture).

2017 Awards

Pravasi Express Awards 2017[13][14][15] took place in Pravasi Express Nite 2017 held at Holiday Inn, Singapore in the presence of Kerala Minister for Culture and Law Mr. AK Balan, Singapore Indian High Commissioner Mr.Javed Ashraf and Pravasi Express Chief Editor Mr.Rajesh Kumar. Minister Mr. AK Balan presided over the function and also inaugurated the 60th year anniversary celebrations of Kairalee Kala Nilayam, Singapore. Veteran Film actor Madhu (actor) was honored with the Pravasi Express Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Malayalam film industry and Football Legend IM Vijayan was awarded with Pravasi Express Lifetime Sports Excellence Award.

PE Lifetime Achievement AwardMadhu (actor), film actor
PE Lifetime Sports Excellence AwardIM Vijayan, football player
PE Malayalee Ratna AwardSohan Roy
PE BusinessExcellence AwardCapt. Rajesh Unni, Synergy Group
PE Film Critic AwardVinu Mohan, actor
PE Youth Icon AwardRajisha Vijayan, actor

Special Categories

Other recipients were D Sudheeran (Literary Award), Shanta Rati (Dance Icon of Singapore), Sangeetha Nambiar (Women Empowerment), Deivani (Community Engagement), Dr.V P Nair (Health Care), Shilpa Krishnan Shukla (Women Achiever), Arun Sundar (Information Technology), Prajith Manikkoth (Young Achiever), Stephan Samuel (Social Excellence), Mallika Girish Panicher (Performing Arts) and Dr. Anitha Devi Pillai (Research Literature), Sooraj & Ann (Crtic Award: Acting).

2016 Awards

Pravasi Express Awards 2016[16] were presented by Ambassador-at-Large Gopinatha Pillai in “Pravasi Express Nite-2016” held at Kallang Theatre on 6 August 2016. The event was preceded over by Pravasi Express Editor-in-Chief G Rajesh Kumar and K B Ganesh Kumar, film actor and former Kerala minister was the guest of honour. The award function was followed by music led by G Venugopal and drama by Singapore Kairalee Kala Nilayam, Singapore.

PE Lifetime Achievement AwardDaya Bai, social activist
PE Music Excellence AwardG Venugopal, singer
PE Media Excellence AwardMP Shyam Kumar, Kerala Kaumudi, Kannur Unit Chief
PE Social Excellence AwardJayadev Unnithan
PE Youth Choice AwardParvathy Nambiar
PE Yuva Pravasi AwardShaji Philip

Special Categories

Pravasi Express Awards were also presented to Jayakumar Aravindakshan (retail business), Sreenivas Kurupp (IT Business), Ashok Nair (Sports Excellence) and Gangadharan Kunnon (Community engagement) for work in their respective fields.

2014 Awards

The awards[17] were presented by Ambassador-at-Large Gopinatha Pillai, Actress Priyamani, All Malaysia Malayalee Association president Ravindran Menon and other famous personalities from India and Singapore. The award categories are as follows:

PE Lifetime Achievement AwardP. Jayachandran, singer
PE Malayalee Ratna AwardTan Sri Datuk Ravindran Menon, Malaysia
PE Literary AwardM.K Bhasi, Malayalam poet and writer, Singapore
PE Youth Icon of the YearPriyamani, National Award winner Actress
PE Vanitha Ratna AwardLatha K Namboodiri, Krystal Group, Bangalore
PE Business Excellence AwardAlexander Vadakkedam, India
PE Young Entrepreneur AwardReju Kumar, Singapore
PE Young Achiever AwardVarun Chandran, Corporate360, Singapore.

Special Categories

Pravasi Express – Rising Star Award was given to outstanding Malayalee youngster in social, arts, sports or academics category. This award was given to Miss. Anjali George for her performance in contemporary art and creative paintings.

Editorial Excellence Awards

The winners of Pravasi Express – Editorial Excellence Awards 2014 are as follows:

PE Journalist of the yearBasil Baby
PE Photojournalist of the yearLijesh Karunakaran
PE Special AwardMs.Chitra KrishnaKumar, Krishna Lal PV, Panayam Liju, MKV Rajesh and Venmony Bimalraj

2013 Awards

The awards were presented by Ambassador-at-Large Gopinatha Pillai, lyrist Anil Panachooran, actor Unni Mukundan and many other famous personalities in Singapore. The award categories is as follows:[18][19][20]

PE Lifetime Achievement AwardV. S. Achuthanandan, former Chief Minister of Kerala
PE Literary AwardAnil Panachooran, Malayalam film lyricist and poet
PE Youth Icon of the YearUnni Mukundan, film actor
PE Social Excellence AwardP. K. Koshy, President Singapore Malayalee Association
PE Business Excellence AwardTony Vincent, Aratt Developers, Bangalore, India
PE Young Entrepreneur AwardAjith Kumar T, Singapore Coliseum, Singapore
PE Yuva Pravasi AwardSyam Kumar Prabhakaran, Malayalam Educational Society, Singapore

Special Categories

The award ceremony also witnessed the honoring of two eminent Malayalees in Singapore. Shekhari Varma, Maharaja of Palaghat and was a freedom fighter for Indian Independence. Dominic Puthucheary, founding member of the People Action Party in Singapore and Malayalee who participated in shaping of Singapore.

Pravasi Express – Rising Star Award was given to outstanding Malayalee youngster in social, sports or academics category. This award was given to Vishal Thaniyath, U-16 Football Player in Singapore S.League.

Editorial Excellence Awards

Pravasi Express – Editorial Excellence Awards was introduced to recognize individuals on their contributions in different news arena and the winners were as follows

PE Journalist of the yearBasil Baby
PE Newspaper Feature Writer of the yearPanayam Liju
PE Photojournalist of the yearNivesh Thekkarath
PE Special AwardA.R Jose and Mr. Subu Iyer
Editorial contributionsMs Chitra Krishna Kumar and Ms Suchitthra Vasu

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