The Pride of Tamil Community Award
An Award to Honor Mrs. Victoria Theogarajan's Legacy
The Kurinji Muthamizh Sangam has instituted an award to honor the life of Mrs. Victoria Theogarajan. Mr. Cecil Sunder's wife Mrs. Victoria Theogarajan left us in December 2022 due to cancer. Mrs. Victoria Theogarajan was a beloved person known as a role model for her compassion, unwavering love, and commitment to improving the lives of those around her. Their deep conviction and commitment to making a positive impact within our community and beyond is commendable. She received widespread respect for her contributions to the Tamil community in Colorado. Mrs. Victoria Theogarajan who lived with us and passed away. To honor the life of Victoria Theogarajan, the Kurinji Muthamizh Sangam has established this award to honor the beloved people of Colorado who have served the community like her.
The Pride of Tamil Community Award - Winner 2024
Mr. Ravi Mahalingam.
Mr. Ravi Mahalingam is a research professor in Department of Neurology at Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado. He also served on the editorial board and also reviewed various journals. There are #138 publications on his name. He has mentored many students & postdoctoral fellows and has made a difference in the life of several young professionals who in turn are also serving this society. He has several patents related to Human Health Conditions. He was the first president of Tamil Association of Colorado. He also went through challenges at the early stage of the association and made it successful till date with the help of beloved members. The Kurinji Muthamizh Sangam takes pride in honoring Mr.Ravi Mahalingam with “The Pride of the Tamil Community Award for 2024”.
The Pride of Tamil Community Award - Winner 2024
Mr. Sanjai Natesan.
Mr. Sanjai Natesan is an amazing human being with an extremely positive and cheerful attitude. He is a part of the Tamil Association of Colorado and has done ample of services to the Indian community, in individual capacity and also as a Board member of Hindu temple of Rockies. He has organized blood donation campaigns, food donation drives and has been a support of several other social cause benefiting the Colorado community. He has organized multiple competitions and events for the youth of Indian community to portray their talents and thus develop the interest of the language and culture amongst the next generation. He gives a helping hand to anyone who reaches out to him. The positive energy and enthusiasm that Mrs. Vicky Cecil has left behind is seen and felt a lot through Mr. Sanjai’s work for our society. The Kurinji Muthamizh Sangam takes pride in honoring Mr. Sanjai Natesan with “The Pride of the Tamil Community Award for 2024".
