New York State Senator John C. Liu has honored Annapurna Media Network General Manager Manoj Basnet with a Letter of Appreciation in recognition for his exceptional contributions to the media sector.

This honor was conferred following a recommendation by Triveni Times, a distinguished media house based in New York. Basnet’s exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to the media industry have garnered him international acclaim.

Furthermore, Basnet was previously honored by New York State Assembly Member David I. Weprin on March 8, 2025, during the observance of International Women's Day. On this occasion, he was presented with a Letter of Appreciation for his outstanding performance management and visionary leadership. This recognition was also made upon the recommendation of Triveni Times.

Basnet was among a select group of seven distinguished community media journalists who were awarded the Community Media Award by Triveni Times, a leading media network on January 18, 2025. The awards ceremony, held on behalf of Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumari, was attended by Deputy Chief of Staff Neil Trivedi, who commended the honorees for their steadfast commitment to elevating voices within and beyond their communities.

Further underscoring his contributions, Steven B. Raga, member of the New York State Assembly honored Basnet with a Letter of Appreciation in April 2024. This honor recognized Basnet’s extraordinary leadership and notable achievements in the media sector. In the same month, Basnet was also named a UNESCO Youth Peace Ambassador by the American University of Sovereign Nations and the UNESCO Youths Club, USA. This recognition was bestowed in acknowledgment of his efforts to promote youth empowerment and peace initiatives.