Global India Awards
The Global India Awards (GIA) were created by the India Council in collaboration with the Asian Studies Center at Michigan State University in 2023 to recognize individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to cross-cultural understanding, global education, and the wellbeing of Indian people around the world. The selection criteria for the award include:
- Demonstrated commitment and unselfish devotion to the well-being of the people of India and globally.
- Exceptional devotion to quality education for younger generations in India and the world.
- Outstanding achievement in scholarly and creative work that advances global understanding of India.
The 2026 Global India Awards celebrated the remarkable contributions of Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Priya Balasubramaniam to education, leadership, innovation, and the broader Indian and global communities. Held on April 18, 2026, at Michigan State University's International Center, the event honored Dr. Gupta's distinguished career in higher education, scholarship, and business leadership, as well as Balasubramaniam's global leadership in product operations and supply chain management and her commitment to supporting and empowering future generations. The ceremony also featured student scholarship awards, an MSU Education Abroad program presentation, India @ MSU feature videos, and a buffet luncheon celebrating Indian heritage.
Global Korea Awards
The Global Korea Awards (GKA) was created by the Council on Korean Studies at Michigan State University in 1995 to recognize individuals or groups who have made significant contribution of cross-cultural understanding, global education, and well-being of Korean people around the world. The selection criteria for the award include:
- Demonstrated commitment and unselfish devotion to the well-beings of Korean community and global society
- Significant contribution to the improvement of understanding between Korean and people around the world
- Exceptional devotion to quality education for young generation in Korea and the world
- Outstanding achievement in scholarly and creative work that advances global understanding of Korea in the global community
If you would like to see the previous awardees please visit the Council on Korean Studies Past Global Korea Awardees webpage.