Recognising achievers is duty of society: Justice D’Cunha at Sandesha Awards function

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Jan 14, 2018: "Recognising achievers is the duty of the society. While it  brings in a satisfaction for the achievers, it also motivates others to  achieve big in life," said  High Court Judge Justice John Michael D’Cunha.

He was  speaking as a chief guest at the Sandesha Award presentation  ceremony organised by the Sandesha  Cultural and Education Foundation at Bajjody on January 13, Saturday evening. Rev. Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Ballary presided over the function.

A total of seven eminent men received the Sandesha Awards on the occasion. Sandesha Literature Award was conferred on Dr Giraddi Govindaraju, Sandesha Konkani Literature award on Edwin Marian Netto, Sandesha Art Award on Ashok Gudigara, Sandesha Media award on N Gururaj, Sandesha education award on K Gaadhilingappa, Sandesha Konkani Music award on Wilson Olivera and Sandesha Special Recognition Award on T Raja.

The Awards carry a cash prize of Rs 25,000 and a citation. Vicar General of Mangaluru Diocese Fr Dennis Moras Prabhu,  Fr Victory Vijay, Director of Sandesha Kala Kendra,  Br Victor Crasta, Assistant Director of Sandesha Kala Kendra, MLA J R Lobo and others were present.