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The Centerspread Magazine recently honored 25 community leaders at the 2026 Dhurandhar Awards, recognizing their contributions to healthcare, business, media, entrepreneurship, spirituality, philanthropy, education and community leadership.
Held at the Indian Cultural Center in Marlton, New Jersey, the event brought together award recipients, business leaders, healthcare professionals, artists, media personalities and community members for an evening celebrating service and achievement.
The event was organized by Dr. Rajan Gupta, founder and chief editor of The Centerspread Magazine. Gupta established the Dhurandhar Awards to recognize individuals who inspire positive change and strengthen communities through leadership and service, according to a statement from the publication.
A centerpiece of the program was the presentation of the Top 25 Dhurandhar Awards. The recipients were recognized for their perseverance, innovation and service, as well as the positive influence their work has had on others.
The 25 recipients were Sunil Hali, Omvati Gupta, Shradha Patel, Sumit Arya, Sathish Varadhan, Virendra Gupta, Dr. Deepika Gupta, Ritu Pandya, Kulraaj Anand, Ashwin Khandaliwal, Himanshu Patel, Sudhir Jha, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Joshi, Dr. Pradip Patel, Dr. Ashok Patel, Avni Patel West, Nimit Kaur, Nilesh Doshi, Sparsh Shah, Ashu Singh, Gopi Sheth, Vidya Dave, Laljibhai Bhimani, Hemant Mathur and Nadia Neubert.
A separate ceremony recognized the Super Dhurandhar Volunteers for their work in planning, coordinating and supporting the event.
The Centerspread Magazine honored Amit Rajput, Dheeru Saparia, Ila Patel, Naresh Agrawal, Nidhi Agrawal, Shailesh Shah, Praful Bhai, Thakor Bulsara and Neeru Bhatt.
“Their commitment and teamwork exemplified the true spirit of community service,” the statement said.
Following the ceremony, guests attended musical and entertainment performances. The Samarthanam Sisters performed for the audience, while internationally acclaimed singer and motivational speaker Sparsh Shah shared his musical talent and an uplifting message.
The Yadein Band, featuring Gupta, Amit and Dheeru Saparia, performed Bollywood classics as guests sang and danced late into the evening.
The program also included a vendor showcase featuring Diva Regalia and Savannah Spiritual Healing, giving attendees an opportunity to connect with local businesses and entrepreneurs.
“The Dhurandhar Awards were created to honor individuals whose vision, leadership, and commitment inspire others to dream bigger and serve their communities with purpose,” Gupta said. “Seeing so many deserving leaders recognized, alongside an evening filled with music, celebration, and togetherness, made this one of the most memorable events The Centerspread Magazine has ever presented.”
