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prestigious ‘BORPI MITHR PURASKAR-2002’ Award
‘BORPI
MITHR TOKEN OF APPRECIATION’to
Shri
Sunny A. D’souzaand Late Gabbu,
Urwa
World’s
renowned Konkanni activist, a man fighting vigorously for the survival of
Konkanni language, culture and its heritage, Vishw Konkanni Kala Ratn Shri
Eric Ozario has been awarded the coveted “Borpi Mithr Puraskar-2002”
award.This was announced
during “Darbar-2002” programme, an event that has created a history in
the Konkanni Music world, in Mangalore on 15th December 2002.This award consists of Rs.30,000/- in cash, a letter of honour and a
memento.The “ Borpi Mithr
Puraskar” award was introduced by Borpi Mithr, a Konkanni writer’s forum
in Muscat last year.Shri Walter D’Souza, Nandalike the brain behind Daijidubai/Konkandaiz.com
was the first winner of this prestigious award for his great contribution to
Konkanni.
In addition to this award
Borpi Mithr have honoured Konkanni Nataratn Shri Sunny A. D’Souza and late
Gabbu, Urwa, the two prominent Konkanni writers and great stage artistes who
have contributed immensely for our maaibhaas Konkanni.This Borpi Mithr token of appreciation consists of Rs.10,000/- each
in cash and a letter of honour.
As per the information received from Mr.Clarence, Kaikamba the convener of
Borpi Mithr, the winner of this award was decided based on the nominations
received from the general public.All
nominations were carefully scrutinized by ‘Borpi Mithr Special
Committee’ and final decision was made based on following points :
1.
Contribution for Konkanni
language, literature and culture.
2.Selfless and
dedicated service
3.Creative thinking and
their work
4.Current financial
position
5.Anticipated service
for Konkanni
6.Recommendations from
general public
The entire Konkanni community around the globe is proud ofShri Eric Ozario, the winner of “Borpi Mithr Puraskar-2002” award
and wish him many laurels in his future endeavours in the service of our
dear ‘Maaibhaas Konkanni’.
