Kathmandu – Eleven Nepali and international professionals have been recognized at the Professional Achievement Award Canada 2026 for their contributions to various professional, business and community sectors.
The awards were presented at a ceremony organized by Season Media Pvt. Ltd., Nepal, at Hakka Khazana in Mississauga, Canada, on Sunday.
According to the organizer, the awards recognized achievements in journalism, immigration law, education, entrepreneurship, financial management, real estate, music, communications and community service.
Among the recipients was Kishor Panthi, editor-in-chief of Khasokhas.com, who was honoured for his contribution to Nepali diaspora journalism. US immigration attorney Basu Phulara received recognition in immigration law, while Raj Girn, founder of Anokhi Life and The Open Chest Confidence Academy, was recognized for communications entrepreneurship and leadership.
Alok Nagpal, vice-president of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce, was honoured for leadership in real estate and entrepreneurship.
Other award recipients included Geeta Dawadi Dhakal, a community representative with Peel Regional Police in Brampton; Shishir Simkhada, editor-in-chief of CanadaNepalNews.com; and senior musician Amar Shankar Sainju.
The ceremony also recognized Chiranjeevi Ghimire, an adviser to the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Canada; immigration law professional Atul Subedi; marketing professor and chartered marketer Dr. Tulsi Dharel; and real estate professional Madan Chhetri, also known as Mike.
Season Media Chairman Pradeep Raj Wanta said the programme was organized to acknowledge professional achievements, personal experiences and contributions to society by individuals who have demonstrated success in their respective fields.
The organizers also presented a certificate of appreciation to Benju Shrestha, who works in healthcare in Brampton, in recognition of her contribution to the healthcare sector.
During the ceremony, award recipients shared experiences from their professional journeys and discussed their contributions to their communities. The event was attended by representatives of the Nepali community, business professionals, journalists and various organizations.
The programme aimed to strengthen professional, social and cultural connections between Nepal and Canada. Its theme emphasized recognizing excellence, inspiring the future and building stronger relationships among Canada, Nepal and Asia.
