Toronto (Canada), November 1: Nepali and international personalities who have made remarkable contributions across various professional, business and social sectors in Canada have been honoured with the ‘Professional Achievement Awards Canada 2026’.
The awards ceremony, organised by Season Media Pvt. Ltd. Nepal, was held on Sunday at Hakka Khazana in Mississauga, Canada, where 11 distinguished personalities from various fields were recognised.
According to the organisers, the awards were presented to individuals for their contributions to journalism, immigration law, education, entrepreneurship, financial management, real estate, music, communication and community service.
Among those honoured were Kishor Panthi, Editor-in-Chief of Khasokhas.com, for his contribution to Nepali diaspora journalism; Basu Phulara, a US immigration attorney, for his work in immigration law; Raj Girn, founder of Anokhi Life and The Open Chest Confidence Academy, for communication entrepreneurship and leadership; and Alok Nagpal, Vice President of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce, for leadership in real estate and entrepreneurship.
Similarly, Geeta Dawadi Dhakal, Community Liaison with Peel Regional Police in Brampton; Shishir Simkhada, Editor-in-Chief of Canada Nepal News.com; and veteran musician Amar Shankar Sainju were also among the award recipients.
Likewise, Chiranjibi Ghimire, advisor to the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Canada; immigration lawyer Atul Subedi; marketing professor and Chartered Marketer Dr. Tulsi Dharel; and real estate entrepreneur Madan Chhetri (Mike) were also honoured.
Addressing the ceremony, Pradeep Raj Onta, Chairman of Season Media Pvt. Ltd., said the event was organised to recognise and celebrate the professional achievements, experiences and contributions to society of individuals who have excelled in their respective fields.
In addition, Benju Shrestha, who works at Brampton Healthcare, received a certificate of appreciation in recognition of her notable contribution to the healthcare sector.
The award recipients shared their professional journeys, experiences and perspectives on their contributions to society during the ceremony.
The event was attended by representatives of the Nepali community, business leaders, journalists and representatives of various organizations.
The program me was organized with the objective of strengthening professional, social and cultural ties between Nepal and Canada. Its theme was “Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring the Future and Strengthening Connections Between Canada, Nepal and Asia.”
