Hyderabad: The Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) hosted its 5th National Awards for Social Excellence (NASE) 2025 at Anwar-ul-Uloom College, Hyderabad, celebrating changemakers and institutions shaping social progress across India. The event, attended by more than 300 participants, honoured outstanding contributions in education, social welfare, and humanitarian service.
Ayat Education and Welfare Foundation from Kothagudem, Telangana, led by Dr Ayesha Sultana, won the Best NGO Award of the Year (State). In a short span, the foundation has impacted over 7,500 lives through education, women empowerment, and welfare programs. It offers academic and Qur’anic education, youth training in soft skills, and guidance for careers and personal growth. The foundation also provides medical aid, food relief, and disaster assistance. Its women’s online education program, which reached 1,500 learners in one year, was highlighted as a model of empowerment.
Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, Chairman of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), graced the ceremony as Chief Guest and felicitated awardees for their service to society. Prominent figures from academia, government, and civil society, including officials from the Telangana Waqf Board and retired IPS officers, attended the event.
AMP also recognized 10 national awardees such as Human Welfare Foundation, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Public Trust, and Sahayata Trust. Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to philanthropist Ghiasuddin Babukhan, educationist Dr P. A. Inamdar, and retired IPS officer Mohammad Wazir Ansari.
The event also marked the launch of AMP’s National Talent Search (NTS) 2025, expected to engage over two lakh students nationwide.
Ayesha Sultana is a regular contributor to radiancenews.com and former editor of AURA emagazine.
