A Global Celebration of Peace, Humanity, Educational Excellence and Inspirational Leadership on the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
NEW DELHI, INDIA | 2 OCTOBER 2026
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the World Alliance of School Principals (WASP) proudly honoured 115 distinguished personalities from India and across the globe with the prestigious *Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace and Humanity Awards 2026*, recognising their remarkable contributions to peace, humanity, education, social responsibility, leadership, and societal transformation.
The prestigious global recognition celebrates individuals whose dedication, achievements, and commitment to human values reflect the timeless philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi—Truth, Non-Violence, Peace, Compassion, and Universal Brotherhood.
Organised under the leadership of Dr. Deepshikha Pathak, Chairperson, World Alliance of School Principals (WASP), the initiative brought together distinguished educators, academicians, diplomats, educational leaders, social contributors, professionals, and eminent personalities from different countries and professional backgrounds.
115 DISTINGUISHED PERSONALITIES RECOGNISED GLOBALLY
The recognition of 115 personalities represents a significant milestone in WASP’s continued commitment to celebrating excellence and promoting the universal values of peace and humanity.
The awardees were recognised for their individual contributions, professional dedication, leadership, and efforts towards creating meaningful positive change in society.
The awards highlight the belief that true leadership extends beyond professional accomplishments. It is reflected in the ability to inspire others, serve communities, uphold ethical values, and contribute towards a peaceful and progressive world.
DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS JOINED THE CELEBRATION VIRTUALLY
The prestigious occasion was further enriched by the virtual presence of distinguished members of the World Alliance of School Principals, demonstrating their solidarity and commitment to the organisation’s global mission.
The members present virtually included:
1. Dr. Reena Maxwell
2. Mr. N. K. Sinha
3. Dr. Manjeet Kaur Arora
4. Dr. Trupti Vora
5. Dr. Ishiyaque Ahmed Sheikh
6. Dr. Shikhar Kant Mishra
7. Dr. Zeba Khan
8. Dr. Monika K. Ohri
9. Dr. Victor Ignatius John Joseph
10. Dr. Jacqueline Mahadik
11. Mr. Rajendra Shah
Their participation added distinction to the occasion and reflected the growing international network of WASP, united by a shared commitment to educational leadership, global collaboration, peace, and humanity.
DR. DEEPSHIKHA PATHAK EMPHASISES THE POWER OF HUMANITY AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
Addressing the significance of the occasion, Dr. Deepshikha Pathak, Chairperson of WASP, extended her heartfelt congratulations to all 115 awardees and expressed gratitude to the distinguished members and participants who joined the celebration.
She highlighted that the Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace and Humanity Awards are not merely recognitions of individual accomplishments, but a reflection of a larger global responsibility to preserve human values, promote peace, strengthen educational leadership, and inspire future generations.
She emphasised the importance of creating a world where professional excellence goes hand in hand with compassion, integrity, social responsibility, and service to humanity.
A GLOBAL INITIATIVE WITH A TIMELESS MESSAGE
The Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace and Humanity Awards 2026 reaffirm the vision of the World Alliance of School Principals to build meaningful international connections and create platforms that celebrate individuals contributing to a better society.
By bringing together distinguished personalities across geographical and professional boundaries, WASP continues to promote collaboration, recognition, educational advancement, and the universal values that unite humanity.
The initiative also reinforces the importance of recognising those who work towards peace, inclusivity, human dignity, and social progress.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 115 DISTINGUISHED AWARDEES
The World Alliance of School Principals extends its sincere congratulations to all the distinguished recipients of the Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace and Humanity Awards 2026.
Their recognition serves as an inspiration for educators, leaders, professionals, and future generations to embrace the values of peace, compassion, integrity, and humanitarian service.
115 Distinguished Awardees. One Global Vision. An Enduring Commitment to Humanity.
As the world commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, this recognition carries a powerful message: peace begins with individuals, humanity grows through collective responsibility, and leadership finds its true meaning in service.
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OFFICIAL LIST OF AWARDEES
MAHATMA GANDHI GLOBAL PEACE AND HUMANITY AWARDS 2026
Shiv Shankar Shukla
Ambassador Dr. Ophadi T. Ghofamodimo
Nahid Raza
Dr. Jacqueline Mahdi
Bapkar Prakash Abasaheb
Professor Dr. Ambassador M.B.E. Shainul Banji, Ph.D.
Ambassador Dr. Priyanka Negi
Minister Dr. Ashley Blanshaw
Akbar Ali Khan
Rishi Raj Shankar
Patel Amit Kumar
Archana Singh Tomar
Sonja Danilovska
Dr. Pandare Vidhyata Dnyaneshwar
Dr. Ishtiyaque Ahmed Sheikh
Professor Doctor Suraya Banu
Halila Siham
Suzana Keleska
Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Abdulrab
Dr. Emmanuel O Iruonagbe
Dr. Shikar Khan Mishra
Adepoju Ohe Watsowin Diana
Irma Karshildze
Marine Tabadze
Dr. Suchita Yogesh Zende
Dr. Amit Kumar Kar
Ambassador Dr. Adetunji Temitope Felix CHRC
Dr. Ina Patel
Mona Moussa Ibrahim
H.E. Ambassador Jeanette Matta
Dr. Jaya Sajani
Dr. Vijayakumar Salvia
Dr. Apeksha Pandey
Nana Lomia
Dr. Desh Deepak Kulshrestha
Rini Naidu
Dr. Densingh John Rose
Mrs. Sunita Suresh Charan
Dr. Brijesh Kumar Pathak
Vinod Singh
Dr. Hemlata Khatri
Sujata Umesh Bolke
Kamal Chandra Lohani
Dr. Digvijay Pandey
Dr. Shakeela Banu N
Ma Fernanda Golutuna
Dr. T. Lord Merin
Dr. Neelam Sangan
Dr. Ashwini Pansare
Dr. Deepa Day
Dr. Prashant Thote
Dr. Zeba Khan
Khairunnisa
Mr. Samadhan Pal Singh Rajput
Yohanes Djoni S PD. GR
Professor Dr. M Devendra
Philomena Margarete
Venkataram With Putluri
Javed Jahangir Mogul
K Mohanasundaram
Abie Rachel Ogh Nassi
Barsha Chabaria
Mrs. Yashoda Rao Gattimi
Akash Almalkar
Professor Dr. Jelena Boskovic PhD
Dr. Shaila Vasudeva
Dr. Padma Hariharan
Jagur PC Kam Puri
Dr. Brajesh Kumar Gupta
Haridik Kumar Singh
Dr. Hardeep Singh
Mr. IUR. Leutrin Braha LLM
Advocate Piyush Pandit
Bhaskar Tiwari
Rajkumari Vishwakarma
Nidhi Pandey
Nainshy Shukla
Krishna Prajapati
Meeraj Ali
Abhay Patel
Maishari Bano
Dr. Victor Ignatius Joseph
Professor Doctor Suraya Bano
Shehar Bano Khan
Dr. Ritu Bajpai
Dr. Reshma Ganesh
Siddhi Mittal
Dr. Manjeet Kaur Arora
Dr. Amit Vishwakarma
Saima Razvi
Sarita Gomes
Professor Rachna Ranjan Chakraborty
Dr. Pallavi Dwivedi
Swati Trivedi
Narendra Kumar Sinha
Dr. Reena Maxwell
Ankit Saroj
Reena Pandey
Acharya Bhavin B Desai
Dr. Naveen Madhu
Prantik Bose
R. Jayanthi
Dr. R. D. Sathish
Shashank Dwivedi
Rekha Vishwakarma
Kajal Tiwari
Priya Kumari
Juhi Pandey
Amit Saroj
Ramashankar Kumar
Dr. Monika K Ohri
Dr. Trupti Vora
Dr. Manisha Shewale
Dr. Jain Sonal
Ms. Pooja Aneja
ABOUT WORLD ALLIANCE OF SCHOOL PRINCIPALS (WASP)
The World Alliance of School Principals is an international professional alliance committed to empowering educational leaders, fostering meaningful global connections, encouraging knowledge exchange, and advancing the future of educational leadership.
Through international conferences, recognition platforms, collaborative initiatives, and professional engagement, WASP seeks to bring educational leaders and distinguished personalities together for a shared purpose of transformation and excellence.
