11 recipients of the Professional Achievement Awards Canada 2026 pose with their trophies and certificates following the ceremony in Mississauga on November 1, 2026.
11 Honoured at Professional Achievement Awards Canada 2026
Journalists, immigration lawyers, entrepreneurs and a veteran musician were among 11 recipients honoured at the Professional Achievement Awards Canada 2026 in Mississauga on Sunday, November 1.
Organised by Nepal-based Season Media Pvt. Ltd., the ceremony took place at Hakka Khazana. It brought together professionals of Nepali and international backgrounds to recognise their work, leadership and contributions to their communities.
Kishor Panthi, Editor-in-Chief of Khasokhas.com, received recognition for Nepali diaspora journalism. U.S.-based immigration attorney Basu Phulara was honoured for his work in immigration law.
Raj Girn, founder of Anokhi Life and The Open Chest Confidence Academy, was recognised for communication entrepreneurship and leadership. Alok Nagpal, Vice-President of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce, was honoured for his contributions to real estate and entrepreneurial leadership.
The recipients also included Geeta Dawadi Dhakal, Community Representative with Peel Regional Police in Brampton; Shishir Simkhada, Editor-in-Chief of Canada Nepal News; and veteran musician Amar Shankar Sainju.
Chiranjibi Ghimire, an advisor to the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Canada, immigration attorney Atul Subedi, marketing professor and Chartered Marketer Dr. Tulsi Dharel, and real estate professional Madan Kshetri (Mike) completed the list of 11 honourees.
Separately, Benju Shrestha, associated with Brampton Healthcare, received a certificate of appreciation for her contributions to the healthcare sector.
Season Media Chairman Pradeep Raj Onta said the initiative recognises people whose professional achievements, leadership and social contributions have made a meaningful difference in their fields.
Award recipients join members of the Season Media organising team for a group photograph at the Professional Achievement Awards Canada 2026 in Mississauga on November 1.
Recipients shared experiences from their careers and spoke about their commitment to community development. Members of the Nepali community attended alongside entrepreneurs, business leaders, media professionals and representatives of various organisations.
The programme carried the theme “Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring the Future and Strengthening Connections Between Canada, Nepal and Asia.” Organisers said it aims to recognise accomplished professionals while encouraging emerging talent and building professional and cultural ties across these communities.
Season Media has worked in event management, media, personality development and cultural programming for nearly 18 years. Its previous international cultural and recognition events have included programmes in Malaysia, Dubai and Australia, with the Canada ceremony extending that work to another destination.
