DC Days Awards: Hall of Fame

Washington, D.C. - Since 2005, the Hindu American Foundation has honored esteemed individuals at its annual DC Day's Capitol Hill reception. From public policy leaders to interfaith activists to community leaders, the Foundation has shown a commitment to recognizing those who work to strengthen the ideals of pluralism, tolerance and understanding. Below is a listing of the award receipts.

2009

HAF's Mahatma Gandhi Awards for the Advancement of Religious Pluralism

Rev. Canon Dr. Gwynne Guibord, the Officer of Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles

Reverend Karen Macqueen, a priest and Associate Rector of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles

Right Reverend J. Jon Bruno, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles

American Jewish Committee (AJC), represented by Richard Foltin, Legislative Director and Counsel in the AJC's Office of Government and International Affairs in Washington, D.C., and Nissim Reuben, Program Officer on Indian-Jewish American Relations

HAF Pride for the Community

Anju Bhargava, member of President Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

2008

HAF's Mahatma Gandhi Award for the Advancement of Religious Pluralism

Rev. Barry Lynn and Americans United for the Separation of Church and State

HAF's Pride of the Community

Raj Bhavsar, U.S. Olympic Men's Gynastics Team, Bronze Medalist

2007

HAF's Award for the Advancement of Hindu Human Rights

Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA)

HAF's Mahatma Gandhi Award for the Advancement of Religious Pluralism

Preeta Bansal, Commissioner, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)

HAF's Dharma Seva Award

Dr. Rohit Bhatnagar, Community Leader

2006

HAF's Friend of the Community Awards

Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY)

Rep. Eliot Engel (D- NY)

Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ)

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL)

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC)

2005

HAF's Dharma Seva Award

Mr. Nainan Desai, Community Leader

2004

Inaugural HAF DC Days and Capitol Hill Reception: Special blessings from H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.