Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (EP)
Mumbai, Sep 26: Christian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) held their awards function for 2016 on Saturday, September 24 at Hotel Kohinoor.
The organization is an umbrella body of businessmen from all walks of trade and industry with a motto to foster the spirit of entrepreneurship amongst members. It reaches out to the community in particular and to the state and country at large. In that context, the chamber is presenting awards in various categories for successful entrepreneurs every year.
The chief guest Nidhi Chowdhary IAS, Collector of Palghar district and Bishop Henry D’Souza from Ballary conferred the annual awards.
The following were the recipients of awards:
Award for Industry sponsored by Electropnematics & Hydraulics (I) Pvt Ltd presented to Jacob Crasta, Award for Public Service sponsored by Daniel & sons to Dr Christy Fernandez; Award for Social service sponsored by Velvin Industries Pvt Ltd presented to Allan de Noronha; Women Entrepreneur Award sponsored by Pattathu Brothers presented to Zelia Quadros; Young Entrepreneur Award sponsored by Aldel Education Trust presented to Santhosh D’Silva and for Education, sponsored by Reliable Exports presented to Elaine Charles.
Chairman of CCCI, Antony Sequeira expressed his gratitude to everyone who strove for CCCI during the year. He explained that his main purpose would be to realize the dreams and said that he would lay emphasis on the task of creating awareness to make this happen. "We will create more opportunities to our members, keep creating awareness about industry, and take bold steps towards evincing interest among the youngsters, thereby making an effort to win this institution global recognition," he said.
CCCI founder Chairman Vincent Mathias, immediate past Chairman Henry Lobo, CCCI awards committee convener, John D' Silva, Vice Chairman Albert W D'Souza and John Mathew, were present on the dais.
The awardees, reciprocating to the honour bestowed upon them, praised the functioning style of CCCI, which happens to be a premier Christian body.
Earlier, the 18th annual general body meeting of CCCI was chaired by Antony Sequeira. Jean Sequeira and Premila Mathias honoured the guests by handing over bouquets.
Glenn D’Souza and Tanya Buthello compered the programme. Agnello Rajesh Athaide proposed vote of thanks.