Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Manipal Honors Five Personalities at New Year Awards 2026
The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and other organizations held the New Year Awards 2026 to honor five special people for their great work in society, art, and culture.
The event was attended by important leaders like Dr. H S Ballal and Dr. Ranjan R Pai.
The winners included a former minister, a bank executive, a business leader, a movie artist, and a university vice-chancellor.
Each winner shared their journey and thanked the organizers.
The awards highlight the importance of education, social responsibility, and creativity.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and partners organized the New Year Awards 2026 to honor five eminent personalities.
The event was attended by key figures including Dr. H S Ballal, Dr. Ranjan R Pai, and Shri T Satish U Pai.
Award recipients included Shri K Jayaprakash Hegde, Shri K Lakshminarayanan, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Mrs. Vinaya Prasad, and Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh.
Recipients shared their journeys and expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing their contributions to society.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. (Cdr) Anil Rana, acknowledging community support.
- Who
- Five eminent personalities: Shri K Jayaprakash Hegde, Shri K Lakshminarayanan, Dr Thumbay Moideen, Mrs Vinaya Prasad, Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh
- What
- New Year Awards 2026 ceremony to honor outstanding contributions to society, art, and culture
- When
- January 12, 2026
- Where
- Manipal, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To recognize and celebrate excellence and societal impact
- Event
- New Year Awards 2026
- Organizers
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Academy of General Education (AGE), Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), Bengaluru, Manipal Media Network Ltd, Dr. TMA Pai Foundation
- Date
- January 12, 2026
- Location
- Manipal, Karnataka, India
- Award Recipients
- Shri K Jayaprakash Hegde, Shri K Lakshminarayanan, Dr Thumbay Moideen, Mrs Vinaya Prasad, Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh
- Key Speakers
- Dr H S Ballal, Dr Ranjan R Pai, Shri T Satish U Pai, Shri T Sachin Pai
- Significance
- Recognizing contributions to society, art, and culture