Canada India Foundation ("CIF") Chanchlani Global Indian Award

The CIF Chanchlani Global Indian Award is an non-governmental Indian diasporic award, conceived in Canada. It was established in 2008 by the Canada India Foundation to recognize excellence and celebrate achievement in the Global Indian Diaspora. The award is presented to a recipient who has demonstrated global leadership, vision and professional excellence, which has made all people of Indian origin extremely proud of the India heritage. The award is presented annually. The award is in the form of a trophy accompanied with donations of $50,000.00 to approved charities in the name of the award recipient. The awards principal sponsor is Toronto-based businessman, the late Vasu Chanchlani. Several members of Canada India Foundation also make contributions towards each year's Award amount.