This award is given in the memory of legendry historical figure Bhai Ghannaiya ( 1648 – 1717 AD) contemporary of Guru Govind Singh, who was pioneer crusader to provide health and humanitarian services to the injured soldiers on the battle field during battles between Sikhs & Mughals. Injured soldiers were treated by him regardless of the camp they belonged to.
This award is given to the institution or individual(s) serving the community by providing the self less services without any discrimination, regardless of caste-n-creed. It carries cash award of Rs.20,000/- with memento and certificate of achievements.
2021 | Shri Eknath Jagannath Thakur, Trustee, Sant Shree Gadge Maharaj Dharmshala Trust, Byculla, Mumbai |
2019 | Dr N.D. Kulkarni, Surgeon & Urologist, Dr. Hedgewar Rugnalaya, Aurangabad, MS |
2018 | Epilepsy Foundation, Mumbai |
2017 | Swami Vivekanand Medical Mission Hospital Nagpur, for the exemplary and outstanding contribution in serving the humanity |
2016 | Naam Foundation, Mumbai |
2015 | Shri Sudhir Bhai Goyal, Founder Director, Sewadham Ashram Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh |
2014 | ‘Niwara’ Old Age Home @ David Sasoon Anath Pangu Griha - 100 years' old, Pune |
2013 | Dr. A. K. Bansal, Director, Jeevan Jyoti Group of Hospital, Prayag (Allahabad) |
2012 | Dr. Suresh Adkar, Founder President, ASTITVA, Dombivali – Thane |
2011 | Anandvan, Maharogi Seva Samiti through Dr. Vikas Amte, Chandrapur (M.S.) |
2010 | Padmashree Dr. Vikas Mahatme, Nagpur |
2009 | Padmashree Sau. Sindhutai Sapakal (Mai), Mother of 1100 Orphan and Special Children and Mother-in-law 207 Boys and 42 Girls and Founder of Sanmati Balniketan, Hadapsar, Pune |
2008 | Dr Shri Shankar Baba Pundlikrao Papadkar, Father of 125 Orphan & Special Children, Paratwada, Amravati M.S. |
2007 | Padmashree Dr. Tatyarao Pundalikrao Lahane, Prof. & Head Dept. of Ophthalmology, Grand Medical College, Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai |
2004 | Padmashree Dr. Abhay Bang, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur (M.S.) |
2003 | Dr. Sharad Nandedkar, Aurangabad |
2002 | Padmashree Dr. Vijay Kumar Shah, Sangli |