Recognition for Outstanding Contribution in Engineering - Abraham Pannikottu, principal of an Ohio based engineering firm which developed a unique carbon fibre hoop design zero pressure tyre for the U.S military that could keep military vehicles running faster and longer after an attack.

Recognition for Outstanding Contribution in Services to Government - Dr. Gabriel D. Roy, who served as a faculty member in Mechanical Engineering in India and the U.S and also managed sponsored research and IR&D in industry.

Recognition for Outstanding Contribution in Applied Sciences - Dr. Thomas J. Colacot, the Global R & D Manager in Homogeneous Catalysis at Johnson Matthey Catalysis & Chiral Technologies in West Deptford.

Recognition for Community Service - Baby Uralil. Initiator, founder and president of many cultural associations, Uralil started a medical lab in New York, which has now extended to different states of America. He is also CEO for Malayalam IPTV.

Recognition in Literature and Writing - Thelma Kizhakedan. Known as a writer, gaayika and abhinethri, she started writing in the Kerala periodicals like 'Malayala Nadu, 'Janayugam', 'Kaumudi' in 1970s.

Recognition with Special Award - Dr. Teresa Antony. An experienced yoga instructor, she is a member of Strathmore's Who is Who Worldwide 2014 and has published numerous scientific articles and has written and spoken about Indian culture and community at various forums.

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