USISPF Felicitates Nita Ambani With Global Leadership Award For Philanthropy And CSR

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) unveils Nita Mukesh Ambani as the recipient of the 2023 USISPF Global Leadership Award for Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Nita. M. Ambani, Founder and Chair of Reliance Foundation was presented the award by John Chambers, Chairman of USISPF, at a reception in New Delhi on 29 October. The event was attended by USISPF Board Members, top Indian business leaders, and Government of India officials.

Speaking at the award event, Ambani said, “Today, I accept this award with humility and gratitude, on behalf of my entire team. I represent the beating heart of Reliance, our beacon of hope and empowerment – Reliance Foundation, through which we have touched the lives of over 71 million people. At Reliance, doing good and giving back has always been a way of life. Long before CSR became a norm, Reliance has been fulfilling our CMR, our Corporate Moral Responsibility. It has now transformed into our philosophy of WE CARE. We care for the planet. We care for humanity. And we care for our nation.”

She commended USISPF for their work saying, “I also take this opportunity to convey my deep appreciation to USISPF and its leadership for being a strong bridge in deepening the natural bonds between India and US. In just over six years, the Forum has strengthened people to people and business to business ties between India and US."

Her contribution in arts and culture was recently recognised when she became the first Indian to be elected as Honorary Trustee on the Board of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. In the past year, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) also opened in Mumbai.

As India's representative on the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Ambani led the Indian delegation that won the right to host the 141st IOC Session in India.

Commenting on the award, USISPF Chairman John Chambers said, “One of the most important awards that an organization can give is for social responsibility and philanthropy. It’s so important for people who have been successful in life to give back and create platforms for others to succeed. One such person is Nita M. Ambani, who epitomizes this example of altruism and through her work in Reliance Foundation has been exemplary in the fields of arts, sports, culture, and education.”

USISPF President and CEO, Dr. Mukesh Aghi who commenced and later closed proceedings stated, “We are delighted to award Nita M. Ambani for her tireless efforts to enrich the lives of many Indians. Nita M. Ambani is someone who believes that the work is never done and that there is so much more left to accomplish. At a time of hard power globally, she has shown us the reach and impact of soft power, especially in preserving and promoting India’s rich tapestry of arts and showing us that sports is a vital tool in nation-building.”

USISPF hosted panel discussions with Olympians, Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Gold Medalist, and ace shuttler, former world number 1, and Olympian Bronze medalist, Saina Nehwal, and director, playwright, screenwriter Feroz Abbas Khan on telling an Indian story through cinema and plays.