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zation’s transnational commitment to
education and upliftment. The initia-
tive was widely applauded as a mean-
ingful extension of FIA’s mission.
The evening also recognized
exceptional leadership and service.
Chairman Sunil Shah was honored
for his visionary role, while Imme-
diate Past President Anu Malhotra
received the prestigious Global Eye
Ratna Samman Award 2026 for her
dedicated service and humanitarian
efforts.
Behind the scenes, the event’s
success was driven by meticulous
coordination among FIA’s advisory
board, past presidents, volunteers,
and professional teams handling stage
management, media, logistics, and
production. Strong sponsor support
further enabled the gala’s scale and
polish. FIA Scholarship 2026 Winners Receiving Award from the Legendary Bollywood Actress & Singer Padmini Kolhapure
The celebration concluded with
a heartfelt vote of thanks, followed
by music, fellowship, and a ceremo-
nial cake-cutting. As the leadership
thanked the community for its unwav-
ering support, the evening closed with
a renewed commitment from FIA to
continue fostering culture, education,
unity, and community engagement in
the years ahead.

L to R-Mayor Tom Dailly, State Representa-
tive Stepahanie Kifowit, FIA Chairman Sunil
Shah, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Consul General Hon. Somnath Ghosh,
FIA Vice Chairman Neil Khot,
Mayor Rodney Craig >>

(Below) The Glorious TEAM FIA 2026 Ready
to win all challenges together!

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