Noida: The 13th Global Festival of Journalism & AVGC Noida 2025 hosted a grand award ceremony to honor outstanding professionals in the field of journalism with the Global Excellence Awards. The prestigious event celebrated exemplary contributions made by journalists who have demonstrated commitment and excellence in media reporting.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of the festival and Marwah Studios, expressed his admiration for the awardees, highlighting their role in shaping responsible journalism and upholding media ethics. He emphasized the importance of dedicated journalists in fostering informed societies and promoting truthful reporting.
The awards were conferred upon some of the most distinguished media personalities, including: Anil Pandey, Senior Journalist, Director, India For Children, Vikrant Yadav, Deputy Editor, News18 India, Deepak Singh, Deputy Output Head, ABP News, Saroj Singh, Input Editor, BBC, Akhilesh Anand, Senior Anchor, ABP News, Meenakshi Joshi, Senior Editor, India TV, and Surabhi Sharma, Executive Producer & Anchor, TV9 Bharatvarsh who all shared their vast experience in journalism. A special memento was presented to Manish Mishra Superintendent Police of the District of Noida.
The Chief Guest, Lord Rami Ranger, Member of the British Parliament, House of Lords, graced the occasion and commended the awardees for their dedication to truth, journalistic integrity, and commitment to public awareness. He emphasized the role of media professionals in influencing societies, shaping narratives, and driving positive change globally. Later Dr Marwah presented the life membership of International Journalism Centre to Lord Rami Ranger.
The Global Festival of Journalism Noida continues to be a pioneering platform that celebrates media excellence, fosters dialogue, and recognizes the invaluable contributions of journalists in shaping the world’s information landscape.