Ferozepur, June 30, 2026(Vikram Ditya Sharma)
Gurnam Sidhu, famous as Gama Sidhu also, a prominent social worker from Ferozepur, has been honoured with the National Excellence Award 2026 in recognition of his contributions to social service at a prestigious ceremony held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi.
The award was presented during a national-level event jointly organised by the Ambedkar Global Foundation, All India Youth Federation and the National Youth Awardees Federation of India. The programme brought together distinguished personalities from across the country who have made notable contributions in various fields and honoured them with the National Excellence Award 2026.
Gurnam Sidhu received the award for his continued efforts and dedication towards social welfare activities. A resident of Tibbi Kalan village in Ferozepur district, Sidhu has been actively engaged in social service for several years and is also known for his work in lyric writing, journalism and singing.
Notably, he has earlier been conferred with the prestigious National Youth Award by the President of India and has also received the State Youth Award from the Punjab Government for his contributions to society.
Expressing gratitude after receiving the honour, Sidhu said that such recognitions further increase an individual’s responsibility towards society. He added that he would continue to contribute to social causes through his organisation, “Hambhla Foundation Punjab”, and remain committed to serving the community.
It is pertinent to mention here that besides this, Gurnam is a noted journalist, an active TV artist and good sportsperson also.
The achievement has been widely appreciated by members of the social, cultural and media fraternity. Among those who congratulated Sidhu on receiving the award were Dr Surjit Singh Sidhu, noted Punjabi singer Nachhatar Gill, Amrik Sandhu, singer Sandhu Surjit, Imran Sheikh, Bob Khaira, Kulwinder Gill Dhuddike, Sidhu Sarabjit, members of the Satluj Press Club Ferozepur, Jagjit Sidhu, Sarpanch of Tibbi Kalan, Chamkaur Singh Tibbi, Angrej Singh Warawal and Palwinder Brar. They extended their best wishes and hoped that Sidhu would continue to bring laurels through his contributions to society.
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