Welcome to the detailed overview of the awards and recognitions announced in November 2024. This month has seen numerous individuals and organizations being honored for their exceptional contributions across various fields. Let's dive into the highlights.
Key Awards and Their Recipients
Shakhar Prize for Freedom of Thought 2024
- Recipient: Maria Macho (Venezuela)
Awarded for her efforts in restoring democracy and advocating for freedom of expression in Venezuela.
International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2025
- Inductees: Maria Sharapova and the Bryan Brothers (Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan)
Recognized for their outstanding contributions to the sport of tennis.
ISSF Athlete of the Year 2024
- Male Recipient: Leo Yakin
- Female Recipient: Yang Ji
Honored during the ISSF World Cup Final opening ceremony in New Delhi.
Arjuna Award Replacement
- The Dhyanchand Lifetime Achievement Award will be replaced by the Arjuna Award.
Harry Messel Award for Conservation Leadership
- Recipient: Bib Talukdar
Awarded by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in Abu Dhabi for his conservation efforts, particularly in Northeast India.
Honorary Officer of the Order of Fiji
- Recipient: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Recognized for his contributions to peace and humanitarian efforts.
2024 Ballon d'Or Winner
- Recipient: Rodrigo Fernandes
Awarded during the 68th edition of the Ballon d'Or, recognizing his excellence in football.
- Recipient: All India Football Federation
Honored at the AFC Annual Awards 2023 in Seoul, South Korea.
Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award
- Recipient: Dara Singh Khurana
Recognized in the UK for his contributions to mental health advocacy.
Philanthropy List 2024
- Top Philanthropist: Shiv Nadar
Contributed ₹55.9 crores daily for various charitable causes, topping the Hurun India Philanthropy List.
Men's International Player of the Year 2023
- Recipient: Son Heung-min
Awarded by the Asian Football Confederation.
Collins Word of the Year 2024
- Word: "Brett"
Selected by Collins Dictionary as the word of the year.
First Indian City to Win Global Award for Sustainable Development
- City: Thiruvananthapuram
Became the first Indian city to win the Shanghai Award for sustainable development.
Best Bank in India 2024
- Bank: State Bank of India (SBI)
Recognized by the USA-based Global Finance Magazine.
First International Award by Jyoti Protector Trust
- Recipient: M. Karunakaran Reddy
Honored with the first high-paying international award for his contributions to water conservation.
2024 Booker Prize Winner
- Book: "Orbital Author" by Samantha Harvey
First woman to win the Booker Prize since 2019.
Miss Grand International 2024
- Winner: Rachel Gupta
First Indian to win this title, representing Jalandhar, Punjab.
Most Powerful People in Business 2024
- Top Position: Elon Musk
Recognized as the richest person in the world with a net worth nearing $420 billion.
Best Tourism Villages 2024
- Announcement: 55 villages recognized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
Airport Excellence Award 2024
- Recipient: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited
Awarded during the Saudi Airport Exhibition 2024.
Miss Universe 2024
- Winner: Maria Victoria Theil
Crowned during the 73rd edition of Miss Universe held in Mexico City.
International Olympic Committee Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award
- Recipients: Jan Figueras and Vitaly Petrov
Honored for their contributions to coaching in sports.
UNESCO Tsunami Ready Villages
- Announcement: 24 coastal villages in Odisha recognized as tsunami-ready by UNESCO.
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2023
- Recipient: Daniel Baron Boehm
Awarded alongside Ali Abu Awad.
67th Grammy Awards Nominees
- Notably, Tanvi Shah was not nominated.
World's Most Sustainable Aluminum Company 2024
- Company: Hilco Industries Limited
Recognized in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment Ranking.
Pfizer Award 2024
- Recipient: Prabhjit Bihari Mukherjee
For the book "Brown Skies, White Coats: Race Science in India from 1920 to 1966."
Conclusion
November 2024 has been a remarkable month for recognizing outstanding achievements across various fields. From sports to literature and conservation, the contributions of these individuals and organizations highlight the importance of excellence and dedication in their respective domains. Stay tuned for more updates on current affairs and recognitions in the coming months.
