Mangaluru : For Consistent Selfless service, social activism, to humanity for public cause have given Fr Ronnie Prabhu, Sachitha Nandagopal and Joe Gonsalves the ‘Outstanding Community Leaders of Mangaluru’ an Award by International Institute for Public Policy (IIPP), an international organization who evaluate such contribution by people, and is based in Mangaluru. for the cause of policy implementation for public good. Every year on the eve of Independence Day announcement of such awards are made by Max and Jessie Rasquinha, Houston/Dallas, Texas, USA, the founders of International Orientation Centre and International Institute for Public Policy.

The annual award is presented to those who have worked selflessly for the cause of humanity in different fields of public life. Apart from the crystal memories which is hand picked and shipped by Max Rasquinha from the USA, there is a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and citation. By heart Max his a Mangalurean, who supports all the socially relevant activities in his hometown though he is residing abroad , for more than 50 years now. The philanthropist couple will be coming to Mangaluru, shortly, when the awards will be presented to the awardees of the year. By doing good to others, you earn them on your own” is a saying that may be aptly attributed to many a dignitary of Mangaluru. Since even from a distance such a distance, year after year, one can see how they observe, and their dedicated service to the community. Their charity, generosity and nobility is a witness, of their attitude and of selfless and joyful service. It is proper that the community expresses its gratitude by conferring on others, such timely awards, remarked Max Rasquinha.

It is our duty to have in our list several such leaders who deserve to be recognized and honored. Practically selection and recognition of prospective candidates for the award can only be a few each year, as the recipients of our award from the International Institute of Public Policy. It is so essential that we encourage, and motivate others and to emulate them as example to render a vibrant service to society,” he adds.

By Keenly following of all the developments taking place in their home town of Mangaluru, Max and Jessie Rasquinha show their love to their home town All talents and efforts for our Community and our Society are always been noted and admired for future recognitions. Admiring the greatness in others is a virtue of greatness in ourselves, says Max E Rasquinha. In the bargain, the society.should be the ultimate gainer.

Walter Nandalike, Eminent singer and composer Wilfy Rebimbos, former Lokayukta Santosh Hegde, Mnsgr Fred Pereira, bishop of Mangaluru Dr Aloysius D’Souza, social work educationist and activist Dr Olinda Pereira are among those who have received the ‘Outstanding Community Leaders’ award in the past.