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Discover Sikh women and men earning recognition, taking on leadership, and opening paths for others. We link to the institution or organization reporting each achievement and preserve the original date, including for stories from earlier years.
Khalsa Aid’s July 5 announcement says founder Ravi Singh accepted the 2026 Lions International Humanitarian Award on the organization’s behalf in Hong Kong. It credits volunteers, donors and aid workers for the recognition and says the award includes a $500,000 grant to support humanitarian programs.
Cornell reported that anesthesiologist and researcher Dr. Gunisha Kaur was appointed to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom for a two-year term. Its June 2026 announcement identifies her as the commission’s first Sikh leader and describes her work in global health and refugee research.
Senator Rebecca Patterson recognized Harpreet Chandi’s polar expeditions and role as an example for women in a Senate statement on April 29, 2026. The statement celebrated her achievements during Sikh Heritage Month and described her continuing exploration ambitions.
Baltej Dhillon was appointed an independent senator for British Columbia on February 7, 2025. The official announcement highlights his three-decade RCMP career and community leadership, including becoming the first RCMP officer to serve wearing a turban in 1991.
Jasleen Kaur won the 2024 Turner Prize for Alter Altar, her exhibition at Glasgow’s Tramway. The Glasgow School of Art describes how everyday objects and sound in the work reflect her upbringing in Glasgow’s Sikh community.
The World Bank’s Executive Directors selected Ajay Banga as its fourteenth president on May 3, 2023, with a five-year term beginning June 2. His earlier leadership roles included Mastercard’s president and chief executive and General Atlantic’s vice chairman.
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