The Annapurna Express, an English daily of Annapurna Media Network, has honored 50 pioneering personalities through its special annual program ‘Salute’. Those who have contributed in various fields have been honored with medals and certificates.
The personalities who were honored are national and international economic, social, political, sports, medicine, social service, financial sector, entertainment, business and space sector.
Captain Rameshwar Thapa, Chairperson of Annapurna Media Network said that the responsibility of the media is to promote positive issues and said that the ApEx will continue to respect and honor such top people.
He further said, “Our responsibility is not limited only to conveying news. Those who have made a significant contribution to society should be appreciated. In the current situation where negativity is mostly highlighted, honoring positive work is a challenge.”
The chief guest of the event, former President Bidya Devi Bhandari, praised Annapurna Media Network for honoring personalities who have done commendable work in various fields of national life.
A book containing the journey, experience and profile of 50 pioneers was also released at Monday’s event. The book titled ‘Apex Pioneer, The Changemakers of Nepal’ was launched by former President Bhandari and Chairperson Thapa.
Kamal Dev Bhattarai, Editor of The Annapurna Express, said that he was proud to appreciate the inspirational work of personalities who fill the society with positive energy. According to him, last year the top visionaries were honored and the next year the top planners will be motivated through a similar program.
Chief Executive Officer of Annapurna Media Network, Sanat Neupane, said that Annapurna has succeeded in continuing the image of not only writing news but also honoring individuals who work uniquely in their field.
Here are the honored pioneers:
Anupama Khunjeli
Anuradha Koirala
Ashesh Malla
Baburam Bhattarai
Baikuntha Manandhar
Bal Krishna Joshi
Basanta Raj Mishra
Bhairab Risal
Bharat Pokharel
Bhinda Swari Shah
Bhuwan Chand
Binod Chaudhary
Bishnu Maya Pariyar
Buddhi Narayan Shrestha
Capt Siddhartha Gurung
Devendra Raj Pandey
Dr Bhagawan Koirala
Dr Kumud Dhital
Dr Ram Kantha Makaju
Dr Sanduk Ruit
Durga Baral
Gagan Pradhan
Ghanashyam Gurung
Harry Bhandari
Himalaya Shamsher JBR
Jhamak Ghimire
Kanchha Sherpa
Kiran Manandhar
Kulman Ghising
Mahabir Pun
Mahesh Acharya
Mallika Shakya
Manjushree Thapa
Min Bahadur Gurung
Mukesh Chalise
Neer Shah
Pawan Golyan
Rabindra Puri
Ram Dayal Rakesh
Ram Kumar Panday
Ramesh Sherpa
RP Pradhan
Shyam Goenka
Suresh Raj Sharma
Tulsi Ghimire
Uday Raj Khanal
Upendra Mahato
Usha Nepal
Uttam Sanjel
