Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, was honoured with the ‘Humanitarian Award’ by the Miss World Foundation for her charitable and humanitarian efforts.
The award was presented during the 71st annual Miss World 2024 pageant at the Jio World Convention Centre, marking the return of the event to India after 28 years. Nita Ambani expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the principles of truth, goodness, and beauty in her journey.
Shedding light on the same, Nita Ambani asserted, “This honour is not just a personal achievement, but a testament to the power of compassion and service that binds us…Throughout my journey I have been guided by the timeless Indian principles of Satyam Shivam Sundaram, representing truth, goodness and beauty.”
She continued, “Satyam embraces the truth. The pursuit of truth is a spiritual journey marked by a quest for purity, integrity and sincerity of purpose. Shivam nurtures the divinity within. I have experienced divinity in the smiles and laughter of millions of children through the work of our Reliance Foundation. Sundaram celebrates the beauty that surrounds us. Find joy in every moment and fill your heart with gratitude and appreciation. Use beauty as a force for positive change.” The award was presented by Julia Morley, the chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organization.
The official Instagram page of NMACC captioned the post as, “A Testament to the Power of Compassion. Our Founder & Chairperson Mrs. Nita Ambani received the prestigious ‘Beauty With a Purpose Humanitarian Award’ on the occasion of the 71st Miss World Finals, held at the Jio World Convention Centre. Accepting the highest award conferred by the renowned international pageant, she highlighted the importance of empowering women in making the world a better place, reaffirming her own lifelong commitment to the cause.”
The post added, “With illustrious former recipients such as Late South African President Nelson Mandela and Founder of Operation Hunger Ina Perlman, the award serves as an acknowledgment of Mrs. Nita Ambani’s work with Indian women and girl children across the spheres of education, healthcare, art and culture, sports, philanthropy and beyond.”
