INDIA
102 years old Educationist and Administrator from Thrissur - fostered education and promoted traditional Kerala art forms for 7 decades (Posthumous)
Eminent Art Collector, known for promoting art in public spaces - collection of exceeding 13,000 modern and contemporary artworks
Visionary Ophthalmologist of over 55 years - provided transformative leadership in affordable eye care to all
Senior Political Leader of Papua New Guinea – championing closer India-Pacific cooperation
An environmentalist from Seraikela Kharsawan, known for protecting the forests and wild life, empowered 30,000 women through Self Help Group.
Veteran Woman Business Leader - from the Banking sector
Mand Folk singing brother-duo from Bikaner , performed on various national, international stages and gave music direction in films.
Kantha embroidery artist – with her lifelong work contributing to the crafts and imparting training to women to make them self sufficient
Progressive Tribal Farmer from Chirang - practicing mixed integrated farming, modern technology and innovative Horticulture
Bhawaiya Folk Singer - promoting & illuminating the folk art for over 25 years