DSFI Excellence Awards-Winners

There are many people who work towards the betterment of persons with Down syndrome. The Down Syndrome Federation of India decided to honor them in their own way. The DSFI Excellence Awards were instituted in 2017 to honor these tireless individuals and organizations who were trying to give a happier more inclusive tomorrow for our children/adults with Down syndrome. The awards are given in 3 categories

1. DSFI Excellence Awards for the Outstanding Efforts for the Cause of Down syndrome
2. DSFI Excellence Awards for Outstanding Research for the cause of Down syndrome and
3. DSFI Excellence Award for Outstanding Self Advocacy.

This year the awards were declared at the IIDSC 2018 at Pune and the winners received a standing ovation for their dedication towards the cause. The winners were

1. DSFI Excellence Awards for the Outstanding Efforts for the Cause of Down syndrome – Dr. Vaishali Hydrabadi
2. DSFI Excellence Awards for Outstanding Research for the cause of Down syndrome - Dr. Shaji Thomas John and Dr. Priya Chandrasekhar
3. DSFI Excellence Award for Outstanding Self Advocacy – Ms. Karishma Kannan