'Accept it with deep gratitude': Nita Ambani honoured with AAPI humanitarian award in Florida

Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson Nita Ambani has been honoured with the AAPI Humanitarian Award in Florida, recognising her contributions to healthcare, education, sports, culture and community development.

Accepting the award, Ambani expressed gratitude and dedicated the recognition to the team behind the Reliance Foundation's philanthropic initiatives.

"I accept AAPI Humanitarian Award with humility and deep gratitude. Humanitarian work is never achieved by one person alone. Behind that person is a dedicated and sincere team," she said.

Highlighting the collective nature of service, Ambani added, "Service is always carried by many hands, hands that heal, hands that teach, hands that comfort, hands that arrive before dawn and leave long after the world has gone to sleep. Hands that don't count hours of work, but measure the difference they can make to another life. So today, I receive this honour on behalf of the entire Reliance Foundation family. At Reliance Foundation, our guiding philosophy is very simple. We care. We care about our people, we care about India, we care about our planet."

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During her remarks, Ambani also praised the Indian-American community for preserving Indian heritage while making significant contributions to American society.

She particularly acknowledged physicians of Indian origin, saying they have earned widespread respect across the United States through their professional excellence and dedication to patient care.

The AAPI Humanitarian Award recognises Ambani's work in advancing social welfare and her commitment to serving communities with compassion, dignity and purpose through the Reliance Foundation.

In a further recognition of her humanitarian efforts, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor presented Ambani with the Key to the City of Tampa, one of the highest civic honours bestowed by a US city.

The symbolic honour reflects the city's appreciation for individuals whose work has made a meaningful contribution to society and humanity.

The twin honours highlight Ambani's philanthropic work and the Reliance Foundation's initiatives aimed at promoting inclusive development and improving lives across multiple sectors.

With inputs from agencies