MUMBAI: The 16th Godfrey Phillips Bravery Awards were presented here on Thursday where ordinary citizens were felicitated for their acts of valour.
In the Physical Bravery category, Anil Dhamankar from Maharashtra received the Gold award for saving 11 fishermen from drowning. Swapnil Jadhav and actor Muzammil Ibrahim were conferred Silver awards, while Shantanu Kumar Laskar won the Bronze award.
Actress Sudha Chandran was conferred the Mind-of-Steel Award for overcoming a physical impairment.
In the Social Bravery category, Savita, former sex worker, who spread awareness about condoms among truckers; Bhaskar Yadavrao Pawar, who set up a home for the aged; and Nisarga Nature Club, which undertakes tree plantation, were also honoured.
The awards carry cash prizes ranging from Rs.30,000 to Rs.50,000. A special award of Rs.11,000 was given to 15-year-old Nihal Ramakant Borkar for saving his friend’s life
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