Wockhardt Foundation Hosts CSR Shining Star Awards

Wockhardt Foundation hosted the CSR Shining Star Awards to  celebrate the social welfare initiatives undertaken by corporates in various categories like  health, education, skill development, water, sanitation, hygiene, environment, animal  welfare etc. The Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari Ji presided as  the Chief Guest for the awards ceremony that was held at Raj Bhavan. 

The awardees across categories included individuals and corporates like HUL, ITC, GAIL,  Vedanta, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Larsen & Toubro and many other socially responsible  companies that have demonstrated tremendous resolve in giving back to society. Mr. Ratan  Tata and Ms. Rajashree Birla were awarded the Lifetime Achievement award for their  philanthropic work and consistent support to different social causes over the years. 

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Huz, CEO & Trustee of Wockhardt Foundation said “I would  like to congratulate all the awardees. The contribution each one of them had made is truly  and utterly commendable. They have been a source of inspiration for all of us & I hope their  efforts will motivate others to step forward and become a ray of hope to all the  countrymen.” 

The Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari ji lauded the work of all awardees and while emphasizing the importance of helping others especially the  underprivileged, he also encouraged them to continue the good work that they were doing. 

Governed by the philosophy ‘where every smile counts’, Wockhardt Foundation is a  national, not-for-profit organization engaged in social service and human welfare activities that have made a perceptible change in its areas of operation to the lives of the  underprivileged.