Tamil Murasu – Unsung Heroes: New Awards Unveiled This Year

A finalist in the ‘Promising Pioneer’ category, Mr. M K Basi, 94, began his career as a teacher at Victoria School, where he excelled for more than 30 years before retiring in 1985 as the school’s Deputy Headmaster.

He served as President of the Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore) for 17 years, and was honored with the Long Service Award by the Ministry of Social and Family Development for his philanthropic contributions.

In addition to his educational and community work, Mr. Basi’s poems have been recognised in Kerala, the United States, and Singapore. He was also awarded the International Library of Poetry’s ‘Editor’s Choice’ award in both 2001 and 2002.

Joseph Vincent, 64, president of The Sowers Novena, won the ‘Best Elder’ category in an online poll held from August 21 to 31.

With over 20 years of dedication to improving the lives of the elderly, Vincent has led numerous initiatives to support residents of single-room housing and foreign workers.

One of his notable efforts, the six-month ‘Share-a-Pot@Home’ campaign, saw 100 volunteers distribute 320 food packets to the Sree Narayana Mission Nursing Home.

As an ambassador for Dads for Life, he has also organised various school programmess to strengthen father-son relationships, along with events for foreign workers, including a large entertainment festival attended by 2,500 people.

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