Mary Kom receives Eimi International Achievers’ Award

Eimi International Achievers’ Award held in Manipur

LAMKA, 21 Dec 2014: In an aim to bring emotional unity and promote talent among the Chin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi tribesmen, the first Eimi International Achievers' Award (EIAA) has been organized on Saturday (Dec 20) evening under the banner of “Excel and Go Global” in Hiangtam Lamka YPA Hall, Churachandpur, around 65kms away from Manipur's capital, Imphal.

The welcome address was given by H. Mangchinkhup, EM/ADCC followed by invocation prayer of pastor D. Kamchinmang, Hiangtam Lamka EBCC.   Then the Semikah Band sang the theme song “Be it Chin Hills or far parts of Myanmar”, which was composed by the mastermind of EIAA event who himself is the Deputy Commissioner of Churachandpur district and also the Chairman of EIAA. The famous ICI Central Choir welcomed the gathering with a soulful chorus.

The word ‘Eimi’ means ‘Our (ei) People (mi)’ which signifies the brotherhood of five nomenclatures – Chin, Kuki, Mizo and Zomi – predominantly found in Bangladesh (Chittagong Hills), India (Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura) and Burma (Chin Hills).

A total of 24 persons including five-time World Boxing champion MC Mary Kom has been awarded during the glittering function attended by T. Phungzathang, Minister (Health, FW, GAD & CADA) as Chief Guest, Vungzagin Valte, Parliamentary Secretary and Ginsuanhau Zou, MLA as Guests of Honour, Langkhanpau Guite Chairman ADCC as Chief Host, and H. Mangchinkhup, EM/ADCC, Secretary of EIAA and a galaxy of invitees attended the award ceremony.

AWARDEES

The first award being given was, MC Mary Kom, Achiever in International Sports while Chinkhanmang Zou and L. Thangzamuan Simte received the Achiever in National Sports, and Thangboi Singto received Achiever in Football (Coach).

Haulianlal Guite, IAS received Achiever Award in Civil Services (National), N. Shokhongam Achiever in Civil Services (State), Capt. (Retd.) Vualnam Dongzathang IRS in Lifetime Achievement (Civil Services), and Nehkhomang Neihsial IDAS in Outstanding Incumbent (Civil Servant).

 

Rev. Dino L. Touthang received Mission Work Award (National), Dr. Rochunga Pudaite in Mission Work (International), and Dr. H.H. Mate in Academics.

Vanlalsailova received Lifetime Achievement Award (Gospel Singing-Male), Liandingpuii in Lifetime Achievement (Gospel Singing-Female), L.L. Muona Achiever in Gospel Singing (Male), and Gladys  Lalparzo Sanate Achiever in Gospel Singing (Female).

Siamminthang Kullai received Achiever Award in Handicraft, M. Suankhanmang Zou in Achiever in Progressive Farming, T. Dongzakai Gangte Achiever in Innovation & Preservation, and Langgin Tombing Achiever in Innovative Creation.

Jacqueline Chinhauching received Achiever Award in International Electronic Media, Nehginpao Kipgen Achiever in International Journalism, Mangpu Tonsing in Media Pioneering, and Lalhmingliana Torrell Lifetime Achievement in Journalism.

Thanglalmuan Hauzel and Pauzagin Tonsing received Entrepreneurship Award and Community Service Award respectively.

Popular singers like Nancy Zothanmawii, Abea Ralte, Kim Joycee Vaiphei, Hatboi Taithul, Ningmuanching, Oliva Hatneikim, Don Guite, Naemi Haokip, Gladys Lalparzo Sanate, Jeft Akai & Co., and famous choirs of the town like ECA Choir, ECI Choir, ICI Choir, BYF (EBCC) Pearsonmun, ICI Central Choir, and EBC Choir presented beautiful songs and soulful choruses.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

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