On the momentous day, 3rd December, 2023, the iconic LORDS Cricket Ground bore witness to an extraordinary celebration hosted by the London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD). This event marked the remarkable inauguration of the ’23 Positive Change Makers in the World 2023,’ a book chapter within the Guinness World Record-Breaking ‘The Thickest Book in the World,’ alongside the esteemed LOSD Excellence Awards 2023. Notable awardees journeyed from various corners of the globe to partake in this prestigious affair, hailing from the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Africa, Mauritius, India, Australia, Germany, Dubai, and India. The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including the Worship Mayor of Harrow, Councillor Ramji Chauhan, Mr. CB Patel, Publisher, and Editor of Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar, as well as Dr. Lance Haggith OBE, founder of Sport Traider and Director of LOSD Prof. Dr. Parin Somani.
Amidst the grandeur of this inauguration, LOSD extended an exclusive invitation for the launch of a forthcoming prestigious coffee table book: ’24 Prominent Personalities in the World 2024.’ This gesture underscored LOSD’s commitment to spotlighting exceptional individuals and their influential journeys. The event stood as a testament to the unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit of global change agents whose narratives transcend borders, igniting a collective pursuit of positive change. Visionaries from diverse backgrounds, including environmental champions, social reformers, technological pioneers, and resilient entrepreneurs, took centre stage to share their transformative journeys.
Expressing profound enthusiasm, Prof. Dr. Parin Somani, the Lead Editor for the ‘Thickest Book in the World’ part of the Guinness World Records and editor for book chapter ‘23 Positive Change Makers in the World 2023’ remarked, “The grand unveiling of ’23 Positive Change Makers in the World 2023′ was a celebration of resilience and determination”.
The ’23 Positive Change Makers in the World 2023′ is a book chapter within the Guinness World Record-breaking ‘The Thickest Book in the World.’ A colossal volume spanning 100,100 pages with an impressive height of 5.80 meters (19ft 0.34in.). These remarkable individuals embody unwavering dedication, inspiring a world brimming with hope and potential.
The distinguished awardees received honours from Worship Mayor of Harrow, Councillor Ramji Chauhan, and Director of LOSD, Prof. Dr. Parin Somani. Among these celebrated change-makers were luminaries whose impactful journeys continue to serve as beacons of inspiration.
Maharaja Jaypratapsingh V Chauhan, Dr. Kate Anolue, Prof. Dr. Parin Somani, Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury, Dr. Lady Kendal Jaggar, Dr. Monica Sharma, Dr. Chidatmika Khatua, Prof. Hui Fang Huang Su, Nkechi Okorocha, Padma Shri awardee, Prof. Bhupendra Kumar Singh Sanjay, Michelle Nemec, Keyur Sheth, Yanick Séïde, Dr. Angelica Wagner, Kumkum Sheth, Dr. Ajai Kumar Agarwal, Alamara Alise Naini Kazmi, Martha T. Davidson, Dr. Ravi Kumar, Dr. Nausheen Noormamode, Shweta Mahendra, Waseeya Naz, B.K. Geeta Didi
The LOSD Excellence Awards 2023, occurring concurrently, hailed remarkable accomplishments across diverse domains, celebrating innovation and excellence. This dual celebration vividly highlighted LOSD’s commitment to recognizing and fostering talent across multifaceted arenas. Both in-person and virtual attendees joined to partake in this monumental occasion, witnessing the honouring of outstanding achievers.
Worship Mayor of Harrow, Councillor Ramji Chauhan, Director of LOSD Prof. Dr. Parin Somani, and Lance Haggith OBE were among the esteemed dignitaries honouring all the awardees. The distinguished gathering at the historic inauguration of ’23 Positive Change Makers in the World 2023′ welcomed the illustrious recipients of the LOSD Excellence Awards 2023. Their exceptional achievements and impactful contributions across various spheres infused an extraordinary essence into this prestigious event.
LOSD Excellence Award Winners
Physical Awards
Category: Social
| 1. | Philanthropist of the Year | HH Maharaja Maharaval Jaypratapsingh V Chauhan |
| 2. | Leader of the Year | Mr CB Patel |
| 3. | Most Contribution To Your Field | Kuldeep Shekhawat |
| 4. | International Public Figure | Dr. Chidatmika Khatua |
| 5. | The Most Inspiring Person | BK Dr Monica Sharma |
| 6. | Outstanding Achievement | Capt. Tasbirul Choudhury |
| 7. | Best Mentor | Grant Murrell |
| 8. | Humanitarian of the Year | Dr. Sunny Ahonsi |
| 9. | International Achiever | B.K.Geeta Didi |
| 10. | Best Entrepreneur of the Year | Jiaqi (Lucy) Yu |
Category: Education
| 11. | Lifetime Achievement | Prof. Dr. Parin Somani |
| 12. | Best Mentor | Martha Davidson |
| 13. | Best Academician | Dr. Angelica Wagner |
| 14. | Best Educator | Dr. Nausheen Noormamode |
Category: Sports
| 15. | Outstanding Achievement | Lance Haggith |
| 16. | Best Sports Person | Joshua Kerr |
Online Awards
Category: Social
| 17. | Women Empowerment | Mr Venkateswara R Batchu |
| 18. | Leader of the Year | Mahant Shree Dr Nanak Das Mahraj |
| 19. | Women Empowerment | Kathleen Harris-Leighton |
| 20. | Philanthropist of the year | Mr Venkateswara R Batchu |
| 21. | Motivational speaker of the year | Shrenik Shah |
| 22. | Best Speaker | Meeta Desai |
| 23. | Women Iconic | Mousumi Kalita Sachdeva |
| 24. | Best Magazine for the year 2023 | Insights Success: Founder: Mr. Manish Bansal |
| 25. | International Newspaper of the year | Anasudhin Azeez |
| 26. | Best Resort of the Year | The Executive Club Resort in New Delhi, India. Mr. GS Chhabra, Chairman & Mrs. Dolly Chhabra: Managing Directors |
| 27. | Best Crown Designer of the Year | Avinash Goyal |
| 28. | Humanitarian of the Year | Dr. Hari Eppanapally |
| 29. | International Achiever | Rajesh Vanzara |
| 30. | Humanitarian Hero | Inderjeet Sharma |
| 31. | Inspirational Personality of the Year | Pamas Bhatti |
| 32. | Editorial Excellence Award | Mr. Prem Chumber. Editor-in-Chief: Ambedkar Times (English) and Desh Doaba (Punjabi) |
| 33. | Entrepreneurial Excellence | Mr. Banuchandar Jegaratchakan |
| 34. | Best TV Reporter of the Year | Deven Jha |
| 35. | Editorial Visionary | Suvash Chandra Choudhary: Editor-in-Chief in newspaper www.thepublicworld.com |
| 36. | Outstanding Humanitarian | Chandrakant Koticha “project life “ |
| 37. | Global Humanitarian | Dr Mushtaq Ansari |
| 38. | International Public Figure | Amb. Dr Seyed Firdawoosbee Hanifdeen |
| 39. | Young Director | Nithya Vijayaraghavan |
| 40. | Social Media Champion | Amit Patidar |
| 41. | Best Ayurveda Centre | Abhilash K R :Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort |
| 42. | Best National Daily Newspaper | Manoj Verma: Punjab Kesari |
| 43. | Best Media Coverage | Ranjitbhai Shantibhai Gondliya |
| 44. | Excellence in Journalism | Dr Keval Kumar |
Category: Education
| 45. | Educational Leadership | Prof. Dr. Chetan Trivedi |
| 46. | Excellence in Educational Governance | Prof. Raj Singh |
| 47. | Directorial Excellence | Prof. Dr Jagdishkumar Joshi |
| 48. | Innovative Director of the Year | Prof Kaldhar Arya |
| 49. | Innovative Excellence of the Year | Dr Sant Kumar Chaudhary |
| 50. | Global Academician of the Year | Dr. Hari Krishna Maram |
| 51. | Entrepreneur of the Year | Adv Peeyush Pandit |
| 52. | Excellence in Needonomics | Prof. Madan Mohan Goel |
| 53. | Lifetime Achievement | Amb. Dr. Suresh Babu |
| 54. | Leadership in Education | Professor Urvashi Pandya |
| 55. | Diversity in Education | Dr. Manju Gupta |
| 56. | Literary Excellence Award | Mr. Bhim Garg |
| 57. | Excellence in Education | Prof. Umesh Patil |
| 58. | Best Educator | Mahendra Kumar |
| 59. | Outstanding Educator | Dr Beema Jainab S.I |
| 60. | Most Inspiring Person | Dr. RajaRao Pagidipalli |
| 61. | Best innovator in IT | Mathew Kodamanchilly |
| 62. | Best Professor of the Year | Dr Bishwajeet Kumar Pandey |
| 63. | Best Journalist of the year | Dinesh Gambhava |
| 64. | Senior Educator Excellence | Prof. Renuga Devi Navaneethan |
| 65. | Best Journalist | Ram Gopal Saini: Hamara Watan |
| 66. | Excellence in Youth and Skill Development | Lakhmi Chand |
| 67. | Best Managing Director | Akshay Gupta: Divaks Total IT Solution in Social Category |
These outstanding individuals and organisations, acknowledged for their remarkable contributions, embody the pinnacle of dedication and excellence in their specific domains. Regarding the ’23 Positive Change Makers in the World 2023′ and LOSD Excellence Awards 2023: These gatherings serve as tributes to extraordinary individuals whose stories inspire global positive transformation while recognising and honouring excellence across diverse domains.
In addition, guest attendees graced the LOSD Excellence Award ceremony on 3rd December including: Yogesh Mahendra, Dr. Ike Okorocha, Khandoker Taslima Choudhury, Khodabux Nabee, Khodabux Bibi Zyenah and H.E. Ambassador of Happiness: Maxine Kerr and others.
Book Launch
During this distinguished event, a multitude of literary accomplishments took the spotlight as three individuals introduced a range of books, adding a touch of grandeur to the occasion. The book launch featured a diverse collection of literary works, spanning from enlightening narratives to pioneering pieces. Among the unveiled publications, the book ’23 Positive Change Makers in the World 2023′ was launched. This remarkable compilation which is ranked as a best seller is available on Amazon Kindle and in paperback to purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CNK5R3P8. It has emerged in resounding success as a bestseller on its launch day, hence, underlines her ability to drive positive change and bring individuals together.
In addition, Dr. Chidatmika Khatua introduced two books: ‘Adi Naari First Time In Globe Empowering Tribal Women’ and ‘Dibyadrusti’ Child & Women Development Society. Additionally, Dr. B. K. Sanjay launched the book ‘From The Pen of Surgeons,’ jointly authored by Dr. B. K. Sanjay and Dr. Gaurav Sanjay.
Leadership Opportunities: Become a Course Leader at LOSD
At the London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD), thrilling positions await passionate individuals aspiring to serve as Course Leaders. If you are keen on making a difference in education and skill development, we extend an invitation to explore this rewarding opportunity by contacting us via email at admin@losd.co.uk, nominations are now open for 2024.