A Tradition of Compassion. A Legacy That Endures: Mother Teresa International Award

There are awards that celebrate achievement. And then there are awards that celebrate the human soul.

For over 25 years, the Mother Teresa International Award — instituted by the All India Minorities and Weaker Sections Council (AIMWSC) — has stood as one of the most dignified and deeply felt honours in the world. Born in 2001 from a desire to keep alive the eternal flame of Saint Teresa of Calcutta, this award was never simply about recognition. It was, and remains, a gentle but powerful reminder that compassion is the highest form of greatness.

What began as a tribute in the city that Mother Teresa called home — the timeless, soulful streets of Kolkata — has grown across decades and oceans into a celebration that now graces the gleaming skylines of Dubai. Twice a year, in two of the world's most iconic cities, the AIMWSC gathers the finest minds, the most generous hearts, and the most devoted servants of humanity — to say, simply and sincerely: we see you, and the world is better because of you.

From the warmth of Kolkata's Spring Club to the grandeur of Dubai's most celebrated venues, the Mother Teresa International Award ceremony is not merely an event. It is a living testament — to service without expectation, to kindness without condition, and to a world made quietly, beautifully better by those who choose others before themselves.

Now proudly in its 26th year, this cherished tradition continues to shine — as enduring, as gentle, and as luminous as the woman whose name it so lovingly carries.