Real Heroes Award
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| 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 |
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.
Jury[edit]
The selection process involves a panel of judges checking quoted events, persons and places.
Slogan[edit]
Ordinary People Extraordinary Service
Categories[edit]
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.
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References[edit]
- ^ "Real Heroes' award". The Hindu. April 2, 2008. Archived from the original on April 9, 2008. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
External links[edit]
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