Drishti Media Group celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Drishti Awards gala and the 14th year of publishing the power of innovation and excellence at the stunning and exquisitely decorated Aria Convention Centre, Surrey, on Friday, November 8th, attended by more than 900 guests. Drishti Awards Gala Night was an inclusive and notable moment filled with empowerment and recognition. Beyond recognition, our awards are a source of inspiration that echoes through time and resonates across the country. Every award recipient proves what’s possible for others who follow in their footsteps.
Every component of the gala night, from the red carpet reception to the ballroom, captivated the guests and made it one of Canada’s most luxurious and impressive events. The grand entrance, enfolded by the Presenting partner, Brian Jessel BMW, gave the gala an excellent and artistic endeavor. Champagne greeted all the guests at the entrance.
Drishti Media Group was thrilled to acknowledge and celebrate the innovative and excellent work of South Asian individuals and organizations that have brought extensive expertise and devoted time and energy to make their community more caring, dynamic, inspiring, healthy, and outstanding. Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity are fundamental to the success of the Drishti Awards. We are designing a multidimensional approach to ensure that the Drishti Awards gala is where people from every background feel like they belong and contribute. We want to admit the hard work of our professional and experienced members of the selection committee, Nemy Banthia, Arun Garg, Hema Bhatt, Perminder Tung, and Ruby Bains, for devoting their time and effort to finalize the winners.
“All the winners elucidate power not through their knowledge or competence, but rather through how they inspire, encourage, and empower others—which is why it’s significant to recognize and celebrate their remarkable achievements,” said Nawal Tandon, President and Founder of Drishti Media Group.
The stunning cocktail reception sponsored by An Elegant Touch Home Staging and Design was great. It gave the participants an enormous opportunity to network and consolidate their relationships. The exclusive Ice sculpture and red carpet are decorated with modern decorations and backdrop designs. The photo booth sponsored by Concord Pacific in the cocktail lounge was an incredible attraction.
The Drishti Awards acknowledged the most successful community members: business leaders, philanthropists, community activists, artists, healthcare innovators, young professionals, athletes, and organizations for bringing their extensive expertise in building a diverse and healthy civil society. Our unwavering commitment to recognizing and honoring outstanding achievements of South Asian individuals and organizations has made us the gold standard in the media industry.
The Drishti Awards acknowledged the most successful community members: business leaders, philanthropists, community activists, artists, healthcare innovators, young professionals, athletes, and organizations for bringing their extensive expertise in building a diverse and healthy civil society. Our unwavering commitment to recognizing and honoring outstanding achievements of South Asian individuals and organizations has made us the gold standard in the media industry.
The evening began with a dazzling and fusion performance by Bollywood dancers, who captivated the audiences’ visual and auditory senses. We sincerely thank the entertainment sponsor, WBI Home Warranty, for their unwavering support. Our Emcees for the evening, Simone Grewal and Ronil Desai, kept the proceedings moving with their witty banter and interactions with the guests. They handled the show with finesse and competence.
The packed audience featured such dignitaries as Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament, Hon. Raj Chouhan, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly; MLA Jagrup Brar of BC NDP; City of Surrey’s mayor, Brenda Locke; Masakui Rungsung, Consul General of India, Chief Guy Leeson, Delta Police and former premier of BC, Christy Clark.
The IC-IMPACTS award for strengthening the Canada-India bond through co-innovation was presented to Dr. Meenal Shrivastava, Honorary Secretary-Treasurer of Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute by Nemy Banthia, CEO, and Barj Dhahan, Board Chair of IC-IMPACTS. Canada India Network Society (CINS) award for building a healthier community was presented to Loveena Chera, CEO of InspireHealth Supportive Cancer Care, by Minnie Downey, Vice Chair of CINS, and Mayor Brenda Locke.
The audience also had the opportunity to witness a stunning performance by Latin Ball Room dancers of Platform on Camera during the first half of the program. A thrilling and rocking fusion entertainment performance by Bollywood dancers and Street dancers of Platform on Camera concluded the evening. The dinner sponsor of the evening was Teja Foods. All the guests enjoyed the Military Band performance by the BC Regiment during the dinner. Dessert sponsor Vancouver Community College had a live dessert station and provided different styles, flavors, and dessert concoctions with their well-designed and unique cake that tasted incredibly delicious.
A massive shout out to our gala sponsors, whose generosity made it again possible for Drishti Magazine of its annual awards gala for the tenth year! Brian Jessel BMW was the presenting sponsor for the tenth annual DRISHTI awards. Sponsors for this year’s gala included Teja Foods, Allure Ventures, WBI Home Warranty, Save on Foods, Envision Financial, Art of Thread, ML Emporio Properties, Concord Pacific, BM Group, An Elegant Touch Home Staging and Design, Natu’oil Services, Magna Productions, Jassal Signs, Vancouver Community College, Spring Travels, BDC, Nature’s Path Organic Foods, Dr. Aly Kanani – Orthodontist specialist, Alliance Immigration, Ridgecrest Dairy, Olive Fertility, Pure Pharmacy, OPES Asset Accumulation Firm, Valiant Financial, Bharat Jewellers, Pawar Consulting, Pink Orchid Studio, IC-IMPACTS, CINS, Rayacom, Tom Lee Music, Protocol VIP events, The Heart company, VSA digital media and Aria Convention Centre.
A special thank you to all the volunteers and our staff members for their passion and hard work. Finally, we sincerely thank all the attendees for gracing the tenth annual Drishti Awards gala.
We can’t wait to see you all at the eleventh Drishti Awards Gala on Friday, November 14, 2025.
