Since 1985, the Indo-American Society has instituted annual awards to outstanding Indians and Americans for their contribution to greater understanding and goodwill between India and the United States of America. A number of eminent persons have been honoured. They include:
| |
| 1985 |
: |
Nani A. Palkhivala
Former Indian Ambassador to the United States
Dillon Ripley
The Smithsonian Institution |
| |
| 1987 |
: |
Ms. Pupul Jayakar
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Culture
A.M. Rosenthal
Executive Director of the New York Times |
| |
| 1988 |
: |
Dr. L. Subramaniam
Well known classical Indian Violinist
Harry A. Cahill
Former U.S. Consul General in Mumbai |
| |
| 1989 |
: |
Dr. Praful B. Desai
Director of Tata Memorial Hospital
Stephen J. Solarz
Chairman of the Asian and Pacific Affairs Sub-Committee of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| |
| 1990 |
: |
Selig S. Harrison
Former Correspondent of the Washington Post in Delhi, and later Senior Associate at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Zakir Hussain
World-renowned Tabla Maestro |
| |
| 1992 |
: |
Dr. Phillips Tallbot
President Emeritus of The Asia Society
Dr. Abid Hussain
Former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. |
| |
| 1993 |
: |
Ms. Mira Nair
Well-known filmmaker
John (Jack) F. Welch, Jr.
CEO, GE
|
| |
| 1994 |
: |
Prof. C. K. Prahalad
Harvey C. Fruehauf Professor of Business Administration, University of Michigan
Dr. Marshall M. Bouton
Executive Vice President, The Asia Society |
| |
| 1995 |
: |
Dr. Manmohan Singh
Former Union Finance Minister
Chester Herwitz
Renowned American Philanthropist and Art Collector |
| |
| 2001 |
: |
Mr. Rajat Gupta
Global Chief, McKinsey & Co. Inc.
Mr. Gary L. Ackerman
U.S. Congressman
|
| |
| 2003 |
: |
Mr. Victor Menezes
Senior Vice Chairman, Citigroup
Frank Pallone
US Congressman
|
| |
|
|
