The awardees included:

Dr. Chan(Chandersen) Choenni, a world-renowned historian (born in Suriname; citizen of the Netherlands), a prominent Professor of History, at Amsterdam University, Netherlands;

Mrs Binarai Makhan (born in Suriname; citizen of Netherlands);

Dr August Choenni , a Psychiatrist (born in Suriname; citizen of the Netherlands);

Ms. Shirley Gobardhan (born in Suriname; citizen of the Netherlands), hence all Girmitya
and
Shri Satyendra Narayan Singh, an educationist from Muzaffarpur, India, honoured for his significant contribution in assisting Girmitiya lineage research; nominated by Dr. Shardanand Harinandan Singh, Founder of Girmitiyalogy, Netherlands

As part of the programme, the dignitaries participated in a symbolic tree-plantation ceremony at Dr. Binod Kumar Singh’s agricultural farm, where fruit saplings, including mango and litchi, were planted as a lasting memory of the occasion by all the above guests.

Certificates of honour were also presented to the awardees by Dr. Binod Kumar Singh, as per nominations made by Dr. Shardanand Harinandan Singh, acknowledging their exemplary service in the field of Girmitiyalogy and social services.

Speaking on the occasion, the distinguished guests praised Dr. Binod Kumar Singh’s dedication to couses of Girmitiya and stated that such initiatives play a vital role in preserving cultural heritage and inspiring future generations. The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks.

The event concluded with a traditional welcome of the guests through the presentation of mementos, Mithila Paag, and traditional shawls printed in Madhubani, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Mithila region.