Indian boxer Mary Kom honored with 'Global Indian Icon of the Year Award' at UK-India Awards
India's first Olympic medalist in women's boxing, Mary Kom has been honored with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor, southeast England.
The 5th edition of the award recognizes outstanding contributions of leaders in business, professional services, government, culture, and social impact, highlighting their remarkable achievements in strengthening bilateral relations.
Also Lifetime Achievement Award to Shekhar Kapur, director of the Oscar-nominated film 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age' for his contribution to the field of cinema in both countries.
Other awards
UK-India Awards - The Nehru Center of London, the cultural arm of the High Commission of India.
Business Promotion Organization of the Year - FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) UK.
Market Entrant of the Year - Startup Investment Platform CrowdInvest
Consultancy of the Year - SannamS4
Legal Practice of the Year - Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Financial Services Organization of the Year - ICICI Bank
Technology Company of the Year Award - Mphasis
Social Impact Project of the Year - Action Aid UK
Point of Light Award - 101-year-old soldier Rajinder Singh Dhatt
